Navratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals and is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga and her nine forms, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Navratri fasting is an important spiritual practice during the nine days of the Navratri festival, observed to purify the mind and body while seeking blessings from Goddess Durga. The type of Navratri fasting vary based on regional traditions, personal preferences, and religious customs.
During Navratri fasting only certain foods are allowed like fruits, dairy products, nuts and seeds, vegetables, Sabudana flours like Kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour), Singhara atta (water chestnut flour) and Rajgira atta (amaranth flour).
Many people also prefer to make various kinds of Navratri fast Ladoo or Vrat ke Ladoo beforehand which they can eat during there fasting without spending too much time on cooking during the fasting day.
We found these yummy and healthy Navratri fasting Ladoo which are very quick and easy to make:
1: Jaggery Coconut Laddoos/ Nariyal ke Ladoo by "Cook with Nidhiii"
These coconut laddu are filled with health benefit as it is made with jaggery and no refined sugar.
2: Singhara atta and Peanut Laddo by famous chef Kunal Kapur
Chef Kunal Kapoor always comes up with interesting recipes, these laddoos are made with protein packed peanut and healthy gluten free Singhara atta (water chestnut flour).
3: Mawa Laddu/ Khoya Laddu by "Sons favourite food"
This recipe is super duper easy with only 3 ingredients- Khoya, sugar and Cardamom powder.
4: Rajgira Laddu by NishaMadhulika
Only couple of ingredients are needed to make these delicious laddu - Puffed Rajgira seeds, ghee, raisins and cashews. delicious ladoos made with puffed rajgira seeds. These laddoos are also gluten free.
5: Sama rice Laddu by "Harjeet ki Rasoi & Home"
"Sama rice" is type of millet, Little Millet also known as "samai" in Tamil, "kutki" in Hindi, and "sama ke chawal". It is commonly consumed during fasting periods in Indian. Sama rice is a small, gluten-free grain that is nutritious and provides good amounts of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Do try out these tasty Sama rice laddu