Chaitra Navratri 2023: 7 vrat-friendly breakfast items for keeping energy levels
Published on Mar 15, 2023 10:51 AM IST
- There are four Navratris in the Hindu calender. Chaitra Navratri is celebrated during the Hindu month of Chaitra and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. ‘Nav’ means nine and ‘ratri’ means night.
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Navratri is a festival celebrated in India where devotees observe fasts for nine days. During this time, they avoid consuming grains, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol. It is important to consume healthy and energy-rich foods during this period to keep your energy levels high. Here are seven vrat-friendly breakfast items that can help you stay energized during Navratri: (Unsplash)
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Almond Milkshake: Almonds are a great source of energy and are rich in protein and healthy fats. Almond milkshake is a healthy and delicious breakfast option that is easy to make. It is made by blending almonds with milk, sugar, and some cardamom powder.(Pixabay)
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Kuttu Ka Dosa: Kuttu or buckwheat is a commonly used ingredient during Navratri. Kuttu ka dosa is a healthy breakfast option that is easy to make. It is made by grinding kuttu flour with water and then making dosas on a tawa. (Twitter/ @AlexWEllis)
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Sabudana Khichdi: Sabudana or tapioca pearls are a popular food item during Navratri. Sabudana khichdi is a simple and easy-to-make dish that is filling and provides energy. It is made by cooking soaked sabudana with boiled potatoes, peanuts, and some spices. (File Photo (Shutterstock))
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Samvat Rice Idli: Samvat rice or barnyard millet is a commonly used ingredient during Navratri. Samvat rice idli is a healthy breakfast option that is easy to make. It is made by grinding soaked samvat rice and urad dal, and then steaming the batter in an idli maker. (File Photo)
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Sweet Potato Chaat: Sweet potatoes are a great source of energy and are rich in vitamins and minerals. Sweet potato chaat is a delicious and healthy breakfast option that is easy to make. It is made by boiling sweet potatoes and then adding lemon juice, rock salt, and some spices. (Pinterest)
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Fruit Salad: A fruit salad is a healthy and refreshing breakfast option. It can be made by mixing different fruits such as apples, bananas, papayas, pomegranates, and grapes. Fruits are rich in natural sugars and can help provide instant energy. (File Photo (Getty Images/iStockphoto))
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