By Aditi Saraswat
August 5, 2026
A well-set sawan vrat thali is all about having a perfect balance of sweet and savoury dishes. Include these easy-to-make fasting dishes that offer a variety in taste while keeping your vrat thali wholesome and enjoyable.
Samak rice cooked with a little ghee, cumin seeds and sendha namak makes the perfect base for the thali that you can pair with any vrat-friendly sabzi.
A lightly spiced vrat wali aloo sabzi is perfect to pair with samak rice, kuttu cheela, kuttu paratha and other fasting breads.
Including a bowl of plain curd or raita gives a perfect overall balance to the meal. It also pairs well with other rich fasting dishes on the plate
Make seasonal fruits such as banana, apple or papaya as a part of the thali, as they naturally give a boost of essential nutrients.
Lastly, complete your meal with a vrat-friendly dessert like makhna or sabudana kheer. Ending with a hearty dessert is a perfect way to feel pleased.