Navratri is one of the important festivals celebrated by people across the and is celebrated across the country. From Gujarat where the nine days is celebrated with energetic Garba folk dance, to West Bengal where its celebrations include massive communal feasts and decorations, and rituals. In South India, people engage in their traditional rituals and decorations, while North India, enjoys variations of Ramlilas, plays depicting the Ramayana epic.
Food especially fasting friendly options plays a big role in the festivities. Here are some recipes for you to try:
- Aloo Jeera courtesy Thirumurugan B, Executive Chef, Sterling Kodai Lakeview
- Sabudana Kheer courtesy Thirumurugan B, Executive Chef, Sterling Kodai Lakeview
- Kuttu (Buckwheat) Ki Kachori courtesy Akshraj Jodha, Executive Chef, ITC Grand Bharat
- Cut Fruits courtesy Thirumurugan B, Executive Chef, Sterling Kodai Lakeview
Here is another recipe:
Singhara Halwa courtesy Chef Supreet Ghai, Director of Culinary at ibis & ibis Styles
Ingredients
- 2 cups Singhara flour
- 1 cup ghee
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- Cardamom powder, to taste
Method
- Roast Singhara flour in ghee.
- Add sugar, water, cardamom.
- Cook until thick.
- Serve warm.
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