17 Oct Navratri recipes Day 9 / Thali for Day 9
Here is Thali for Navratri recipes day 9
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 9 has Sama Pomegranate Rice, Dahi Alu & Peanut Ladoo
| Sama Pomegranate Rice | Dahi Alu | Peanut Ladoo |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients: 1 cup cooked sama (make sure the grains are separate) 2 tablespoon fresh pomegranate 2 green chillies chopped 2 tablespoon cashew 1 tsp oil 1 tsp jeera Juice of half lemon Directions: 1. Wash and drain sama 2. In a pan, heat oil, add jeera and let it splutter 3. Add green chillies, cashew and pomegranate seeds 4. Sauté for a few minutes. 5. Add cooked sama and mix everything well. 6. Switch off the flame and add lime juice. | Ingredients: 1½ cups boiled, peeled and cubed potatoes / baby potatoes boiled and peeled ¾ cup thick groundnut curd (use normal curd if you wish) 1 tsp coarsely powdered roasted peanuts 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 cloves, 1” piece cinnamon and 1 bay leaf (optional) 2 green chillies slit lengthwise 1” piece grated ginger Rock salt to taste 1 tsp oil / ghee Chopped coriander leaves Directions: 1. In a pan heat oil and add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf and cumin seeds. 2. When they leave a nice aroma, add the green chillies, ginger and potatoes and sauté for few minutes. Add salt and mix well. 3. Beat the curd well with peanut powder and add to the potatoes. 4. Lower the flame and cook till curd and potatoes blend and absorb all masalas. 5. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. | Ingredients: 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts 1/3 cup jaggery powder 4 to 5 dates deseeded Cardamom powder Directions: 1. Pulse everything in the mixer / food processor till they form a soft ball consistency. 2. Remove in a bowl. 3. Make small ladoos. (Roll in desiccated coconut if you wish) |
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.
Padmaja Narendran
Posted at 22:07h, 17 OctoberExcellent recipe. Thanks Akka.
ramag
Posted at 09:28h, 18 OctoberThankyou Padmaja. Your appreciation means a lot.