11 Oct Navratri recipes Day 3 / Thali for Day 3
Here is Thali for Navratri recipes day 3
Navratri is celebrated to worship the divine forms of Goddesses Durga (first 3 days), Lakshmi (next 3 days) and Saraswathi (last 3 days). These 9 days are supposed to be auspicious period for Hindus. In Maharashtra, Gujarat and some North Indian states, many people observe fast during the 9 days as offerings to these deities. Navratri fasting is very special with many do’s and dont’s. Keeping all these rules in mind, I have developed different recipes for different days of Navratri. These are fasting recipes that can make your fasting interesting.
This Thali for Day 3 has Sama & Sago dosa, Alu sabzi, Pumpkin Kheer
| Sama & Sago Dosa | Alu Sabzi | Pumpkin Kheer |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients: 1 cup sama ½ cup sago 1 tablespoon peanut powder 1 tsp jeera 1 green chilli Directions: 1. Soak the first 2 ingredients for 3 to 4 hours. 2. Grind to a smooth paste adding peanut powder & green chilli to dosa consistency. The batter can be slightly thinner than normal dosa batter. 3. Empty in a bowl and add salt. These can be made as instant dosa. You can rest the batter for 30 minutes, if you want. 4. Heat a tawa and make dosa as thin as possible. | Ingredients: 1 cup boiled, peeled and roughly crushed potatoes 1 tsp oil 1 tsp cumin 1 green chilli minced finely 2 tablespoon coarsely crushed roasted peanuts Handful of chopped coriander leaves Juice of half lemon Rock Salt to taste Directions: 1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin 2. Once he cumin splutters, add the peanuts, minced green chilli and coriander leaves. 3. Sauté for a few minutes and add roughly crushed potatoes, salt and cook for few minutes, mixing with a light hand. 4. Switch off the flame and add lime juice. | Ingredients: 1 cup red pumpkin grated ½ cup coconut milk 4 tablespoon powdered jaggery 2 tablespoon cashew powder Roasted cashews and Raisins for garnish 1 tsp oil (ghee) Directions: 1. Sauté grated pumpkin pieces in oil 2. Add ¼ cup coconut milk and boil till they become soft. 3. Add the jaggery and keep cooking. 4. When the mixture thickens, add cashew powder and keep cooking adding the balance ¼ cup coconut milk. Switch off the flame. 5. Garnish with roasted cashew and raisins. |
The above food list is a generic one. You are at liberty to follow your family traditions.
Traditionally Vrat recipes use ghee or groundnut oil. By default ghee is avoided, being a dairy free site.
Tips:
- Do not starve yourself. Starving creates craving and we end up over eating. Dry fruits and nuts can be had in moderation to avoid starving.
- Consuming fresh fruits, fruit juices, coconut water, lime / kokum juice, etc helps in satiating the hunger and keeping the body hydrated.
- Most important thing to remember during these festivals is to keep our hearts pure. By observing fast we try to cleanse our body. It is equally important to cleanse our mind & hearts too. Removing negative thoughts and directing our energies towards positive & right actions, help cleanse the mind & hearts.
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