Navratri 2025: 9 Fasting Dishes To Make During 9 Days Of The Festival

The most awaited festival of the year, Navratri, has started today! Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated widely in many parts of India. The word Navratri translates to nine nights, making this festival more than a week long. This year, we will be celebrating Navratri starting from September 22 to October 1, 2025. During these nine days, devotees worship nine different forms of Goddess Durga. Many devotees like to practice fasting during Navratri. For Navratri fasting, one has to follow certain rules and avoid eating some food items till the time their fast is closed. To make your Navrati fasting easier, here are the perfect nine vrat-friendly dishes you can make this festive season. Let’s dive into the list of these nine Navratri fasting dishes for the nine days of the festival!

9 Navratri Fasting Dishes

Tired of surfing the net to find the best Navratri fasting dishes you can make this festive season? Here is a list of nine vrat-friendly dishes you can have during your Navratri fasting period.

1. Sabudana Khichdi

The classic Navratri fasting dish, Sabudana Khichdi, is a staple with devotees observing a vrat during these nine days. Made using soaked tapioca pearls (sabudana), roasted peanuts, potato and some spices, this is a light and filling dish to enjoy during Navratri. 

 

 

 

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2. Kuttu ki Poori

Made from buckwheat flour or kuttu ka atta, these pooris are a favourite amongst people fasting and even amongst those who aren’t fasting! Pair these crispy, hot pooris with yoghurt or your favourite vrat-friendly curry!

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3. Aloo Jeera

This is the most simple yet delicious dish one can have while observing Navratri fasting. It is the perfect main course for your lunch or dinner. This Aloo Jeera would also pair well with rice, prantahs or pooris of your choice.

4. Makhane ki Kheer

Craving sweet desserts during your Navratri fasting? Made from made from fox nuts (makhana) and milk, this Makhane ki Kheer will be the perfect wholesome option to soothe your sweet tooth this festive season!

 

 

 

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5. Singhare Ke Pakode

Need some finger food to eat in between your meals this Navratri? Make these Singhare Ke Pakode fritters at home for the perfect snack-time munchies!

6. Samak Rice Pulao

Navratri fasting got you feeling tired? Make this super easy Samak Rice Pulao at home. Made using cooked with mild spices and vegetables, this pulao will be the perfect Navratri fasting dish.

7. Rajgira Paratha

For the gluten-free devotees fasting during Navratri, this Rajgira Paratha will be the perfect fit for you! Made from amaranth flour (rajgira ka atta), these are a great source of protein and fibre, making them the perfect meal during fasting.

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8. Shakarkandi Chaat

The perfect balance of tangy and sweet in a vrat-friendly chat? Sounds too good to be true, but believe us, you will love this Shakarkandi Chaat and continue having it even after Navratri is over!

9. Lauki ka Halwa

Ever thought that a dessert could be delicious and healthy at the same time? Try making Lauki ka Halwa this Navratri season and indulge in the goodness of this dessert!

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