Top 5 Navratri Recipes 2017 - Veenas
India is
a land of varying cultures and that is evident in the multitude
festivals of the country. Navratri one of the most famous Indian
festival is observed in the honor of the Goddess Durga. It is
celebrated throughout the country but Navratri is celebrated with a
lot of festivity and devotion by the people living in the states of
West Bengal and Gujarat.
This
Hindu festival is celebrated for 9 days for different reasons.
Celebrations include fasting, meditation, chants, prayers, enacting
of the story and stage decorations. Many devotees fast continuously
for nine days during Navratri to purify their heart and soul.
With the
Navratri festival around the corner, let's quickly learn some easy
Indian dishes to detoxify your body without being exhausted during
the nine days of long fasting.
1.
Sundal:
One of
the most popular dishes prepared during Navratri festival is Sundal.
Sundal is usually prepared using different legumes and lentils -
sweet corn, bengal gram, black eyed peas and peanut. The dish is
mildly spiced and tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and
coconut flakes.
2.
Sabudana Khichdi:
One
recipe that strikes us when we think about Navratri fasting is
inevitably Sabudana Khichdi is very famous in India especially by the
people in the western states of the country. The dish is prepared
using sabudana pearls, boiled potatoes, cumin seeds, coconut, crushed
peanuts, chilies, and coriander. The recipe is very light on your
stomach and thus easily digested during fasting.
3.
Sweet Pongal:
While
fasting continuously for 9 days, you might tend to become weak, so
its the right time to satiate your sweet tooth. Sweet Pongal prepared
using jaggery, mung lentils and rice is South India's most favorite
Navratri dish. The Pongal is usually flavored with dry fruits andcardamons.
4.
Rava Ladoo:
Ladoo is
a very famous Indian dessert, that is usually prepared during the
festive seasons including Navratri. Rava Ladoo is a simple and
delicious recipe prepared using semolina and coconut.
5.
Medu Vada:
Try
these incredibly delicious recipes this Navratri with Veenas - one
stop for all Indian groceries and spices in UK.
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