Every year I do five days fasting called Gouri Vrat & 9 days in navratri time Many communities across India abstain from consuming alcohol, onion, garlic or non-vegetarian food during this time, and some restrict their diet even more severely during these nine days dedicated to Goddess Durga . In that fasting you are not allowed to eat one time meal or any salted (even rock salted)food. Only fruits and some special items can be eat.
Following are the list of foods that can be used while fasting:
1 ) Sabudana
Sabudana is an excellent source of carbohydrates which gives a much-needed energy boost during fasts. It also gives a cooling effect to the body and is easy to digest.
Though low in fat and protein, it can be used with other ingredients, such as milk and nuts, for making kheer, payasam, gruel or vegetables and peanuts for making sabudana khichdi. Control the fat and it can be a healthy option.
2 ) Rajgira
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Amaranth, or rajgira, grain is high in protein, manganese, iron and phosphorus. It is either used in puffed form or as a flour during fast. Rajgira chikki is very common and a good option to satisfy sweet cravings. Try making a roti with rajgira flour or puffed amaranth porridge with nuts as a filling breakfast.
3 ) Dry Fruits
Dry fruits are a tiny nuggets loaded with tons of benefits. Almonds, pistachios, cashew nuts and kishmish are eaten during fasts to garnish sweets. You can eat a handful of nuts as a snack or for breakfast to have sustained energy throughout the day.
4 ) Fruits and Vegetables
A bowl of fresh fruits and vegetables provides you with sumptuousness and yet abides by your fasting regime. Vegetables like bottle gourd, potato, pumpkin, colocasia, yam, sweet potato, cucumber, raw plantain, tomato, carrot, raw papaya and spinach are vegetables commonly consumed during Navratri.
5 ) Dairy products
Dairy products are considered to be holy for any auspicious occasion. Low fat dairy can be consumed at any time of the day to give the protein needed for sustained energy. Milk protein takes a long time to digest and hence keeps the sugar levels stable. Have plain milk or buttermilk, sugar free fruit shakes, or make some paneer tikka to keep hunger pangs at bay.
6 ) Kuttu Atta
Kuttu atta, or buckwheat flour, is packed with high fiber that helps in detoxification of the body. It is also rich in proteins, B-complex vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper and manganese.
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