Navratri 2025: The festival of Navratri is celebrated with devotion. During this time, devotees worship the nine forms of the Goddess and observe a fast for nine days. Those observing the fast eat a sattvic diet instead of a normal diet.
Navratri 2025: The festival of Sharadiya Navratri has already begun on September 22nd. The nine-day festival of Navratri is celebrated with devotion and faith across the country. During this period, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga and observe a fast for nine days. Those observing the fast eat light and sattvic food instead of their usual meals.
Usually, buckwheat flour, samak rice, sago, milk, and fruits are consumed during this time. However, fasting for long periods of time makes it difficult to maintain energy in the body. In such a situation, healthy snacks can help provide energy to the body. Experts say that breakfast and snacks are essential even during fasting because they provide energy to the body and prevent fatigue. Healthy and fruit snacks make the stomach feel full for a long time and keep our body active by providing energy. So, today we will tell you how to make healthy snacks for the Navratri fast.
Makhana Dry Fruit Namkeen
Makhana is a commonly consumed snack during fasting. It can be combined with dried fruits to make it healthy and crunchy. Roasting makhana and eating it with mild spices makes it much healthier than chips and namkeen. To prepare it, heat some ghee in a pan and fry the makhana until it becomes slightly crispy. Then, sprinkle rock salt and black pepper over it. Then, add roasted cashews and almonds. This healthy snack is easily prepared. This snack is not only light but also rich in calcium and protein.
Sabudana Chivda
Sabudana is always a top choice among fasting dishes. You can make Sabudana Chivda as a snack during Navratri. Soak the sabudana and fry it until crispy. Add peanuts, curry leaves, and rock salt, and mix. If desired, you can also add some green chilies to make this snack crispy and provide quick energy.
Sweet Potato Fries
If you're craving something crispy and spicy this Navratri, you can try sweet potato fries. Boil the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Then lightly fry them in oil. Add rock salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, and turn off the heat. Sweet potato fries are even healthier than potato fries and are rich in iron. Therefore, this Navratri, they will be one of the best energy-boosting snacks.
Paneer Tikki
Paneer snacks are considered the best option to avoid protein deficiency during fasting. Grate the paneer, mix it with boiled potatoes, green chilies, and rock salt, and form small balls. Then, lightly fry this mixture in ghee. Once cooked, the snack is ready. This snack is not only delicious to eat but also provides energy to the body.
Rajgira Laddoo
Many times, during the Navratri fast, we crave something sweet, but we're at a loss for what to eat. In such a situation, you can make a sweet fasting snack. Laddoo made from Rajgira (amaranth) is a great option. To make it, lightly roast the Rajgira in a pan, add jaggery, and once it cools, form small laddus. This snack is rich in minerals, fiber, and energy, and keeps you full for a long time.
