Vrat Treat

Tapioca is a good source of protein which helps with muscle building, healing and strengthening. So vegetarians, turn to sabudana for your daily protein intake.

Tapioca (Sabudana) is a good source of protein, which helps with muscle building, healing and strengthening. So vegetarians, turn to sabudana for your daily protein intake.

Sago has large amounts of protein that can help muscle growth and allow strengthening. Besides, it has proteins that can boost the healing process and other cellular functioning.

Samak Dosa is generally eat in Navaratri Fast. In Navratri diet Samak Chaval is a good replacement for rice eaters. It is not a cereal but a fruit. It is the seed of a grass (EchinochloaColonum) which frequently grows amongst the rice paddy. 

This flour is used to prepare foods for religious festivals, including Navratri. It is an allowed food during fasting days because it is not made of grain.

Mint and Yogurt is a wonderful combination. Both soothe the stomach instantly and works wonders when it comes to treating tummy troubles. Rich in antioxidants, phytonurients and menthol, which helps the enzymes to digest food.

Supercharge your health with almond roofafza lassi. Almond nuts are packed with protein, fiber, calcium, zinc and antioxidants for a nutrition boost.

Dahi Waale Aloo is an easy to make & delicious recipe that you can make in just 15 minutes if you have boiled potatoes ready. Boiled potatoes are cooked in tangy curd gravy with spices.

Peanut Potatoes is a quick, easy to make and tasty recipe. Adding roasted peanuts to the boiled potatoes is a great way to add a bit of crunch. Peanuts are an especially good source of healthful fats, protein, and fiber. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and B vitamins.

Arbi has good nutrients like Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, folate and fiber but make sure to eat it in moderate amount only.

Dahi Arbi dish is loaded with potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese and copper. It has calcium, vitamin C, vitamin E and B vitamins. It contains a good amount of dietary fiber as well that keeps you fill for longer time.

Aloo Dahi Vada is a snack made with deep fried potato and served with chilled curd. It is a good option for those who want to eat something lighter, creamy & chilled.

Papayas are considered as a "hot food", meaning that they produce heat in the body. This excessive production of heat in the body is thought to stimulate the estrogen hormone, inducing periods in the females. Hence, papayas can be beneficial in handling difficult menses.

Sabudana have calcium, magnesium and iron. All these minerals help in the creation of bone tissues which strengthens bone mineral density, prevents arthritis and osteoporosis. The presence of folate and vitamin B6 in sabudana aid in the proper development of the foetus and prevent the occurrence of neural tube defects in infants.

Dates contain vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B5, as well as A1 and C. If you have a few dates every day, you won't have to take vitamin supplements. Not only will it keep you healthy, there will be a noticeable change in your energy levels as well because dates contain natural sugars such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose, too. 

Curd is a nutrient-dense food that is a good source of dairy protein, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B-12, conjugated linoleic acid, and other key fatty acids. In addition, it contains beneficial bacterial cultures, making it a potential source of probiotics.

Buckwheat is a powerhouse of nutrients. Being gluten free, it can be an excellent substitute for wheat, rye, barley and oats. It has a high content of fiber and protein, and significant amounts of iron and magnesium.

Peanuts are rich in Biotin. It is a beneficial nutrient for your physiological well-being. Biotin is involved in dozens of enzymatic reactions in the body, including processes that regulate the expression of your genes.

The health benefit of sabudana is its ability to strengthen bones and maintain flexibility at the same time. Calcium, iron and vitamin K in tapioca make it that food which keeps you charged up and free of fatigue even after rigorous activities.

Lotus seeds (Makhana) are low in cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium. They are an extremely good source of manganese, potassium, magnesium, thiamin, protein and phosphorus. 100 grams of lotus seed will give you 350 calories, which means about 65 grams of carbs, 18 grams protein, and 1.9 to 2.5 grams of fat.

Cucumbers are rich in Vitamin K, which helps transport calcium to bones. Just one unpeeled cucumber contains about 22% of your daily recommended intake, so feel free to add cucumber in yours recipes. Cucumber & Curd combination is so great as it helps you feel fuller until your next meal.

Potato Barfi  is the best dessert to have during the vrat/upvas and also for those people who wants to have some meetha in morning during fast.

Potato is a good source of vitamin C which helps strengthens the immune system, acts as an antioxidant. 

Desserts are also made in abundance during Vrat Season, Sabudana Kheer is one of the creamy dish that is loved by all after enjoying fried vrat snacks. You just need a bit of patience to thicken the milk to a rich, creamy consistency.

Sabudana Pancake made with soaked sago & grated potato gives you an instant energy and are most suitable for breakfast at the time of fasting. It contains a good amount of dietary fibre that will keep you full for a whole day during fasting.

Sabudana Namkeen is a convenient form of snack to enjoy tea/coffee specially when you are an working person. Loaded with peanuts, kadi pata and coconuts, its full of nutrition. You can make it in one day before the fasting day and enjoy it with morning tea.

Shakarkandi Rabdi is a perfect sweet to enjoy on any festival/winter day. It’s a gluten free or no grain kheer so can be eaten in vrat also. 

Sabudana Bhel, A Tasty Healthy Fasting Snack is a perfect snack to enjoy at the tea time. You can fry sago a day earlier & store in an airtight container. Just mix fried sago, vrat salt, pepper, chopped tomato/potato/pomegranate seeds & lemon juice to enjoy this yummy bhel.

Makhana Chawal Dosa treat during fast gives you an instant energy boost and a good source to obtain nutrients like potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and protein. 

Sama ke chawal, these tiny grains are gluten free, and good source of vitamin B. They have low carbohydrate content as compared to other millets.

Thandai is made with nuts and spices which give us an instant boost of energy, helps improving immunity and digestion. Thandai is a rich drink; loaded with flavors and nutrients. It helps you to be active throughout the vrat day.

Potato Cashew Curry is an effortless and delicious comfort & royal food with a loads of nutrition.

100gm of dry tapioca (Sabudana) pearls contain about 20 mg of calcium. While that is not a lot, it certainly helps you meet your daily calcium requirement quickly. Calcium is not just needed for the development of bones and teeth but it also helps in maintaining heart rhythms and muscle contractions along with aiding in brain signalling and blood clotting.

Grapes retain their maximum amount of nutrients and their maximum taste when they are enjoyed fresh and not prepared in a cooked recipe. Most of the people find it difficult to consume grapes more than 10 grapes. To enjoy the benefits of grapes nutrition, you can prepare grape juice.