Tag: fasting

Sabudana Khichdi Photography
Appetizers & Snacks, Brunch & Breakfast, Fasting Recipes

Sabudana Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi is a popular Indian dish during fast made from soaked Sabudana or Sago or Tapioca Pearl. It is typically prepared in parts of Western India such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, & Gujarat. In major towns like Mumbai, Pune, Indore, Bhopal and Nagpur, available as street food and […]

Hand holding a stuffed fried snack over a plate of similar snacks with flowers in the background.
Appetizers & Snacks, Fasting Recipes

Upvas Aloo Kachori Or Buff Vada

Upvas Aloo Kachori, or Vrat Ki Kachori also known as a Buff Vada in Gujarat. It is a delightful fasting snack that has become a beloved treat during religious fasts or upvas in Maharashtra too. This crispy, savory delight is a perfect fusion of simplicity and indulgence, making it a […]

Kesar Malai Ladoo
Desserts & Sweets

Kesar Malai Ladoo

Kesar Malai Ladoo; The royal and luxurious flavor of saffron combined with the richness of paneer and condensed milk – that’s what makes these kesar malai laddus an irresistible treat. This recipe yields sweet, melt-in-your-mouth laddus bursting with cardamom scented saffron flavor. With just a few ingredients, you can create […]

Rajgira Sheera
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Rajgira Sheera Or Rajgira Halwa

Rajgira Sheera Or Rajgira Halwa is a beloved dessert from north India cuisine that is often prepared during fasts and festivals. Rajgira, also known as amaranth, is a gluten-free ancient grain that is considered an allowed ingredient when fasting in Hindu customs. It is traditionally used to make nutritious flatbreads/puris […]

Panchamrit or Panchamrut Recipe
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Panchamrit or Panchamrut Recipe

Panchamrit also known as a Panchamrut, it is a mixture of five foods – milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, and sugar – that is used in Hindu and Jain worship, puja, and abhisheka (consecration ritual). It is often offered during pooja (prayer ritual) and then distributed as prasad (blessed food offering). […]