Fasting Recipes

Gajar Halwa
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Gajar Halwa (Carrot Dessert)

Gajar Halwa, or carrot-based pudding, is a beloved dessert in Indian cuisine, known for its rich taste and comforting texture. This traditional sweet treat is especially popular in North India, where it graces the tables during festivals and special occasions. Made with fresh, juicy red carrots, the dessert is slow-cooked […]

Kesar Kaju Anjeer Roll
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Kesar Kaju Anjeer Roll

Kesar Kaju Anjeer Roll is an artfully layered treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. The outer fig layer, cooked to a smooth consistency, is coated with poppy seeds, pistachios, and rose petals, adding a colorful, festive touch. Inside, the cashew mixture showcases vibrant layers of yellow and green, […]

Farali Rajgira Sukhdi
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Farali Rajgira Sukhdi

Farali Rajgira Sukhdi is a delightful and nutritious sweet treat made especially during fasting days, like Navratri and Ekadashi, when traditional grains and flours are avoided. This sukhdi is made with rajgira (amaranth) flour, which is known for its high protein and calcium content. It’s combined with ghee and jaggery, […]

Farali Sama Roti
Fasting Recipes, Indian Breads

Farali Sama Roti

Farali Sama Roti, a traditional vrat-friendly flatbread made from sama flour (little millet flour), is a wonderful addition to any fasting menu. Sama, also known as vrat ke chawal or varai tandul in Marathi, is a highly nutritious grain often consumed during Navratri and other fasting periods in India. It […]

Kaju Anjeer Modak
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Kaju Anjeer Modak

Kaju Anjeer Modak is a delightful Indian sweet made with cashew nuts and dried figs (anjeer). Its smooth, creamy outer layer, made from cashew powder, milk powder, ghee, and sugar, contrasts beautifully with the rich, fruity stuffing of figs, nuts, and coconut. This modak is not only perfect for offering […]