By Aditi Saraswat
August 4, 2026
When your schedule looks busy, making fasting meals does not need to be another lengthy process. These quick sawan fasting food options can be made in just 15 minutes, and are perfect when you are short on time or need to prepare last-minute bhog.
A fasting staple, this one-pan khichdi can be made quickly by just cooking soaked sabudana with peanuts and potatoes.
Make sama ke chawal with potatoes, peanuts and light vrat-friendly spices. Pair it with a bowl of curd for a wholesome lunch or dinner option.
Simmer the roasted makhana in milk to make a dessert that feels creamy in every bite. Sweetened with jaggery, it is perfect to use as bhog or a light dessert.
Mix rajgira flour with some mashed potatoes and vrat spices to make soft, delectable cheelas. Pair them with a vrat wali chutney to get maximum taste with minimum effort.
Toss the boiled, cubed sweet potato with rock salt, roasted cumin, lemon juice and coriander to make a fasting chaat that feels refreshing in every bite.