Chaitra Navratri 2024: 3 Weight Loss Friendly Recipes to Keep You Fit During the Festivities

Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day popular Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Chaitra holds great importance in the Hindu culture. It is not only a time for spiritual renewal but also an opportunity to focus on health and well-being. Chaitra Navratri begins on April 9, 2024, and will end on April 17, 2024.

As many people observe fasts and follow a vegetarian and no-onion and no-garlic diet during this auspicious period, it's essential to choose nutritious and balanced meals that support weight loss goals. These recipes are by Tarla Dalal, Dassana Amit, and The Bitter Side of Sweet. Here are some easy and healthy recipes to help you stay on track with your weight loss journey during Chaitra Navratri:

1. Sabudana Khichdi 

Ingredients For Sabudana Khichdi 

• 1 cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
• 1 medium-sized boiled potato, diced
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tablespoon peanuts, dry-roasted and crushed
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 
• 1 sprig curry leaves 
• Rock salt to taste 
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 

How To Make Sabudana Khichdi 

1. Rinse the sabudana thoroughly and soak it in water overnight.

2. In a pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, green chilli, and curry leaves.

3. Add diced potatoes and cook well.

4. Add chopped green chilli and crushed peanuts, and saute for a few minutes.

5. Drain the soaked sabudana and add it to the pan and stir for some time. 

6. Cook the mixture on low heat until the sabudana becomes translucent then turn off the heat. 

7. Now add rock salt and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

2. Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Soup

Ingredients For Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Soup

• 1 peeled and chopped small bottle gourd  
• 1-inch grated piece of ginger
• 4 cups vegetable broth or water
• Black pepper to taste
• Rock salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 

How To Make Lauki (Bottle Gourd) Soup

1. In a pot, heat a tablespoon of oil, add grated ginger, and cook for another minute.

2. Add chopped bottle gourd and cook for a few minutes.

3. Pour in vegetable broth or water and bring the mixture to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat and simmer until the bottle gourd is tender.

5. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth.

6. Now add some salt and black pepper according to taste.

7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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3. Fruit Salad With Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients For Fruit Salad with Yogurt

Assorted fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and pomegranate seeds

1 cup plain Yogurt

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Salt to taste 

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How To Make Fruit Salad with Yogurt

1. Wash and chop the fruits into bite-sized pieces.

2. In a bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and salt to make the dressing.

3. Add the chopped fruits to the bowl and toss gently to coat them with the Yogurt dressing.

4. Chill the fruit salad in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

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