Chaitra Navratri 2026: Healthy Vrat Dishes Beyond Sabudana Vada

By Garima Johar

March 25, 2026

Who said your Navratri thali has to be filled with fried aloo ke chips or kuttu ki poori? If you’re looking for healthy options to add to your vrat thali, here are some dishes that are also quick to make.

Dahi Aloo

For a quick and healthy meal, you can cook some boiled potatoes in a curd-based gravy.

Beetroot Salad

To make a colourful salad bowl, chop the beetroot and mix it with other veggies with a squeeze of lemon.

Millet Pongal

Instead of rice, you can make millet pongal with samai and assorted vegetables.

Kuttu Dosa

You can make kuttu dosa with a batter made with kuttu atta, green chillies, water, and sendha namak.

Sabudana Poha

Unlike the traditional staple made with flattened rice, you can make poha with sabudana while fasting.