Fasting isn’t just about avoiding regular meals — it’s about mindful eating, lighter choices, and adding nutrition as fasting foods. These kinds of foods fuel your devotion and body together, whether you are having them during fasting or on regular days.
Some vrat-friendly foods not only make Navratri special but also serve beautifully as a pre-meal for Karwa Chauth, giving strength to keep the day-long fast with ease.
Navratri 2025 will be unique because Maa Durga will bless us for 10 days, and just a few weeks later, Karwa Chauth 2025 will come with its charm of devotion and togetherness. That’s why it’s important to plan meals that are both sacred and satisfying.
During fasting, grains like rice and wheat are usually avoided, but don’t worry — vrat foods like Samak Chawal, Sabudana Kheer, Singhara Atta Poori, and Kuttu Flour Chila make fasting doable and also delicious. Let’s look at how these foods keep you energized without having too much energy during their preparation.
Samak Chawal Khichdi – One of the Most Delicious Fasting Foods
Samak chawal (barnyard millet) resembles rice in appearance and taste, yet it is actually a gluten-free millet. It’s light on the stomach, rich in fiber, and gives the perfect energy for fasting days.
Best for Navratri dinner, or as a light Sargi of Karwa Chauth fasting.
Quick Samak Khichdi Recipe (15 min.)
- 1 cup samak chawal (rinsed & soaked)
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
- Green chilies & coriander leaves
Heat ghee, add cumin, then potatoes and chilies. Stir in samak chawal, salt, and water. Cook covered till fluffy. Garnish with coriander.
Aap Ka Bazar’s Tip: Pair this khichdi well with curd or a light peanut chutney and choose AKB Samak rice. It is pre-sorted without human interference, sealed-pacaked hygienically, and 100% vegetarian and natural.
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Sabudana Kheer – The King of Fasting Foods
Sabudana (sago pearls) is one of the most loved fasting foods, available with a 50% discount nowadays. Its chewy texture and versatility make it perfect for snacks or filling meals.
Best for morning snacks during Navratri, or as a pre-sargi dish before starting Karwa Chauth vrat.
Sabudana Kheer Recipe (20 min.)
Soak ½ cup sabudana in water for 30 minutes, then roast it lightly in 1 tbsp ghee; add 4 cups milk and simmer until the pearls turn translucent, stirring often; mix in ¼ cup sugar and 3–4 crushed cardamoms, cook for 2 more minutes, and finally garnish with chopped dry fruits like almonds, cashews, and raisins before serving hot or chilled.
Aap Ka Bazar’s Tip: Serve it hot or after refrigerating, and to save 50% on raw sabudana’s MRP, choose AKB Saboodana. It is free from impurities, 100% natural, and hygienically packed to maintain vrat-approved special characteristics.
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🌰 Dry Fruits & Nuts Snacks – Instant Energy Bites
Almonds, cashews, makhana, peanuts, dates, etc., are vrat-friendly and packed with energy. They are perfect for Navratri snacking and also as the pre-dawn meal for Karwa Chauth, keeping you active through the day.
Best for quick munching during fasting or when you don’t have time to cook.
Fasting Foods (Buy 1 Get 1 Free)
- Dry Fruit Vrat Namkeen
- Sabudana Dry Fruit Vrat Namkeen
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Singhara & Kuttu Flour – For Rotis, Pooris, & Halwa
These flours are staples during vrat, especially when buying Amar flours‘ singhara (water chestnut flour) for cooling or kuttu (buckwheat flour for a warm and energy-dense. Both can be used for chapatis, puris, chila, or even halwa.
Best for hearty vrat dinners or pre-fasting meals that need to keep you full longer.
Singara Atta Aloo Poori
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Singhara (water chestnut) atta
- 1 medium boiled potato (mashed)
- Sendha namak (rock salt), to taste
- 1–2 chopped green chilies (optional)
- Warm water, as needed
- Ghee or oil, for frying
Method:
Mix singhara atta with mashed potato, salt, and chilies, then knead into a soft dough using little warm water. Divide into small balls, roll them into pooris, and deep fry in hot ghee/oil until golden and puffed. Serve hot with aloo sabzi, curd, or vrat-friendly chutney.
Kuttu Atta Aloo Chila
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Kuttu (buckwheat) atta
- 1 medium boiled potato (grated)
- 1–2 green chilies (finely chopped, optional)
- 1 tsp ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- Sendha namak (rock salt), to taste
- Water, as needed
- Ghee or oil, for cooking
Method:
In a bowl, mix kuttu atta, grated potato, chilies, ginger, coriander, and salt. Add water gradually to make a smooth, thick batter. Heat a tawa, grease lightly with ghee, and spread a ladle of batter like a pancake. Cook on both sides until golden and crisp.
Aap Ka Bazar’s Tip: Serve them hot with curd or vrat-friendly chutney, but use Vrat special desi ghee besides any other cooking oil. It gives more energy and health benefits during fasting.
Navratri and Karwa Chauth are festivals of devotion, but they are also about taking care of your health while fasting. The above-mentioned foods are easy to prepare and easy to digest, helping you stay nourished, light, and energetic throughout the day.
This Navratri, prepare wholesome vrat-friendly dishes and later, use the same ingredients to create a nourishing sargi meal for Karwa Chauth. Because fasting doesn’t mean giving up on taste — it means choosing food that balances faith, flavor, and fitness.
