By Aditi Saraswat
March 20, 2026
Fasting during Navratri does not mean you have to eat the same repetitive fasting meals. With a mix of simple, vrat-friendly recipes, you can make meals that feel light, are full of flavour and keep your energy stable through the day.
Soaked sabudana cooked with lots of peanuts, potatoes, and light spices makes a soft, fluffy dish that is light but filling, making it a go-to Navratri fasting meal for many.
Kuttu flour puris make for a complete meal when paired with a vrat aloo sabzi, offering a comforting, festive meal that feels indulgent and also adheres to the vrat guidelines.
Barnyard millet or samak rice is cooked with cumin, potatoes, and peanuts, making a simple, wholesome, vrat-friendly khichdi that is easy on the stomach and keeps you full for longer.
Roasted makhana simmered in milk with a hint of cardamom makes a creamy, lightly sweet dessert that is light and relaxing during fasting days, when you crave a dessert.
Toss some boiled sweet potatoes with lemon juice, rock salt, and light spices to make a quick snack that functions well during hectic fasting days, and also when you run out of options.
A mix of all the seasonal fruits with thick yoghurt and nuts offers a refreshing, no-cook vrat food option that perfectly balances sweetness while providing nutrition during fasting.