Navratri is the celebration of the triumph of good over evil. This festival connects us with
food through fasting (vrat), and regional culinary traditions that honour the divine feminine
while resetting the digestive system during seasonal transition. During this period, a lot of
devotees observe fasts, embracing sattvic food that not only fills your stomach but your soul
too.
Deciding what to eat becomes a task and will take more effort than expected. With the right
healthy Navratri Fasting recipes, you can enjoy wholesome, home-cooked, delicious meals
that keep your energy high throughout the day.
Cooking satvik food during festivals can be challenging, especially when dishes like
sabudana stick to the pan, making cleanup tedious. Don’t let the hassle of cooking and
cleaning take away from the joy of celebrating. Cooking in stainless steel locks in the flavour,
nutrition, and purity, making your vrat both divine and delightful.
With Sumeet Cookware, you can make everyday festive cooking more convenient.
Here are 3 quick and easy Vrat recipes for Navratri 2026:
1. Sama Rice Khichdi
Ingredients
● ½ cup Sama Rice (samak ke chawal/ barnyard millet)
● 1.5-2 tablespoons ghee
● 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
● 2 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
● Handful of crushed roasted peanuts
● 2 chillies
● 1.5 cups of water
● Sendha namak (rock salt)
● Fresh coriander leaves (dhaniya patti)
Step-by-step Instruction
a. Heat the Ghee: Place your Sumeet Kadhai on the induction and add ghee
b. Add Cumin and chillies: Toss in cumin seeds, chopped green chillies and
potatoes. Saute for 3-4 minutes until the potatoes are slightly tender.
c. Add millet and crushed peanuts: Stir everything for 2 minutes.
d. Simmer: Pour in the water and add sendha namak to taste. Sumeet Kadhai also
comes with a glass lid that locks in all the flavours. Cover the mixture and
cook on a low flame for 10-12 minutes.
e. Garnish and serve: Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander leaves and
serve warm.
2. Sabudana Khichdi
Ingredients
● 1 Cup soaked Sabudana
● 2 Medium Potatoes (boiled and diced)
● 2 tablespoons roasted and chopped peanuts
● 2 Green Chilies
● 2 tablespoons ghee
● Rock salt to taste
● Fresh coriander leaves
● 1 Lemon
Step-by-step Instruction
a. Heat ghee: place your Stainless steel Sumeet Kadhai.
b. Add green chillies and boiled potatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
c. Add the crushed roasted potatoes and sendha namak to taste.
d. Mix in soaked sabudana and cook till it turns translucent.
e. Turn off the gas/induction and garnish with coriander and lemon juice.
3. Makhana Kheer
Ingredients
● 1 Cup Makhana (fox nuts)
● 1 litre milk
● 4-5 tablespoons sugar (or jaggery powder)
● 2-3 cardamom pods (elaichi)
● Chopped cashews and almonds
Step-by-step Instruction
a. Roast makhana in a Stainless-steel saucepan until crisp.
b. Crush half the Makhana coarsely
c. Bring the milk to a boil, add makhana, and cook for 15 minutes
d. Add sugar and Cardamom (eliachi)
e. Garnish with nuts before serving.
Conclusion
Navratri means different things to different people; for some it’s about devotion; for
others, it’s about fasting, family, and traditions. And for many, it’s about preparing
satvik meals that bring everyone together.
With Sumeet Cookware, make festive cooking easier, so you can spend less time
scrubbing stubborn food and more time celebrating what matters.
Stay tuned for more festive updates; in the meantime, go explore Sumeet Cookware’s
website to discover utensils that make your everyday cooking easier!