Navratri is a very auspicious time of the year and is celebrated over a period of 8-9 days. During this time period, devotees observe fast from the first day to the ninth day.
People eat only one meal a day, prepared with grains and vegetables that are healthy and easy to prepare. Besides grains and vegetables, nuts, fruits, and fruit juices/smoothies can also be consumed.
Cooking a meal is easy but planning that meal can be a daunting task. Meal planning is my routine and I do meal planning every Saturday and shop accordingly.
Not only it saves time, but it also saves some money too. To help you get started I have penned down my this year’s Navratri VRAT MEAL PLANNER. Feel free to make alterations and move around the recipes to suit your taste buds.
VRAT/FALAHARI MEAL PLANNER
| DATE | MAIN DISH | SIDE DISH | DESSERT / DRINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13 – Tues | Vrat Rajgiria Puri with
| Homemade Curd | Sabudana Ladoo/
|
| Oct. 14 – Wed | Sabudana Uttapam | Vrat ki Chutney | Mango Lassi |
| Oct. 15 – Thrus | Vrat ka Pulao / Aloo chaat | Cucumber Raita | Paneer Burfi |
| Oct. 16 – Fri | Kuttu and Singhare ke atte ki Roti with
| Dahi Bhalla | Strawberry Smoothie |
| Oct. 17 – Sat | Vrat ki Idli | Coconut Chutney | Fruit Cream |
| Oct. 18 – Sun | Sabudana Khichdi | Vrat ki Chutney | Milk Peda |
| Oct. 19 – Mon | Sabudana Vrat Dosa | Vrat ki Chutney | Strawberry Mango Smoothie |
| Oct. 20 – Tues | Sama ki Tikki or Sabudana Vada | Vrat ki Chutney | Badam Halwa |
| Oct. 21 – Wed | Ashtami Prasad – Kale Chana, Sooji Halwa and Puri |
During Navratri, many Hindu families avoid eating onion-garlic meals. Why avoid onion-garlic meals during Navratri?
In Hinduism, food is categorized into three categories – Tamasic, Rajasic, Sattvic. Follow this link to learn more about No onion no garlic cooking.
Not all people in the family observe fast. Below is the no onion no garlic dinner meal planner that me and my family will follow during Navratri.
Feel free to shuffle around the recipes to suit your busy schedule.
NO ONION NO GARLIC DINNER MEAL PLANNER
| DATE | MAIN DISH | VEGETABLE | ACCOMPANIMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 13 – Tues | Dum Aloo | Pethe ki Sabzi | Cucumber Raita And Jeera Rice |
| Oct. 14 – Wed | Chana Dal | Alu Capsicum | Tandoori Roti |
| Oct. 15 – Thrus | Mutter Paneer | Veg minced Gobhi | Roti |
| Oct. 16 – Fri | Sabut Moong Dal | Baghare Baingan | Jeera Rice or Kulcha |
| Oct. 17 – Sat | Lobia | Kurkuri Bhindi | Roti |
| Oct. 18 – Sun | Idli Sambhar
| Coconut Chutney | |
| Oct. 19 – Mon | Dubki wale aloo | Bedmi Poori and Boondi Raita | |
| Oct. 20 – Tues | Panchmael Dal | Kadai Paneer | Jeera Rice or Roti |
| Oct. 21 – Wed | Ashtami Prasad – Kale Chana, Sooji Halwa and Puri |
