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Navratri is celebrated with fervour and devotion all over India and by Hindus worldwide. Navratri comes twice a year and marks the  transition in seasons, winter-summer and summer-winter. The one in the beginning of summers is the Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri is celebrated in the beginning of winters. During Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day and after Sharad Navratri, Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day which signifies the victory of good over evil.

Fasting for nine days is an important part of the rituals. There are certain dos and don'ts of fasting which vary from region to region. We feature here nine recipes of food eaten during the fasts which will leave you asking for more.

Mewe Ki Kheer

INGREDIENTS

Full cream milk - 1 liter Makhane - 4 cups Dry coconut - ½ cup ( grated ) Raisins - ¼ cup Chironji - ¼ cup Cashew nuts - 6 - 8 ( broken into pieces ) Almonds - 6 -10 ( broken into pieces ) Sugar - ¼ cup

METHOD : http://www.whiskaffair.com/2013/10/meve-ki-kheer.html

Alu Sabudana

INGREDIENTS

Ghee - 1 tbsp and for frying Potato - 1 cup ( Peeled and cut into small cubes ) Moongphali - ¼ cup Cumin seeds - ½ tsp Saboodana - ½ cup ( Soaked in 1 cup water ) Ginger - ½ tsp ( Finely chopped ) Green chili - ½ tsp ( Chopped ) Sendha namak to taste Lemon juice - 2 tsp Fresh coriander for garnishing

METHOD : http://www.whiskaffair.com/2015/10/aloo-sabudana-recipe.html

Rajgiri Ki Kadhi

INGREDIENTS

Rajgiri ka Atta - ½ cup Sour curd - 2 cups Water - 2 cups Ghee - 1 tbsp Heeng - ½ tsp Fenugreek seeds - ½ tsp Mustard seeds - ½ tsp Cumin seeds - ½ tsp Curry leaves - 15-20 Dry red chilies - 2-3 Ginger and Green Chili paste - 1 tsp Sendha namak to taste Fresh coriander for garnishing

METHOD : http://www.whiskaffair.com/2015/10/rajgiri-ki-kadhi-recipe.html

Carrot, Sweet Potato Kheer With Caramalised Makhane

INGREDIENTS

4-5 Medium Carrots 2-3 Medium Sweet Potatoes 200 ml Sweetned Condensed Milk 1 cup Milk 1 Bay leaf 2-3 Green cardamom Cashew roasted in ghee(Clarified butter) 1/2 cup Water plus 2 tbsp Sugar 2 tbsps Sugar + 1tbsp water 1 cup Makhana(Lotus Seeds)

METHOD : http://www.theflavoursofkitchen.com/carrot-sweet-potatoroasted-kheer-with-caramelized-makhanalotus-recipe

Sama Ke Chawal Ka Dhokla

INGREDIENTS

FOR DHOKLA

1 cup Sama Rice 1/3 cup Sabudana/Sago Pearls 3/4 cup Buttermilk 1/2 cup Water (add slowly) 1/2 teaspoon Grated ginger (optional) 1/2 teaspoon Crushed green chili 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Eno (fruit Salt) (see notes above) 1 teaspoon Jeera (Cumin seeds) Roasted and crushed Salt to taste 1 teaspoon oil to grease the bowl

FOR TEMPERING

2 tablespoon Oil 3-4 pieces of Green Chilies 8-10 leaves of  Curry leaves 1 teaspoon Jeera (cumin seeds) 1/2 teaspoon Sugar (optional)

METHOD : http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/recipe/vrat-ka-dhokla-or-sama-ke-chawal-ka-dhokla/

Sweet Potato Cutlet

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Soaked Sabudana/Sago 1 big Sweet potato 1/4 cup Grated and drained lauki 2 tablespoon Cashew powder 1 teaspoon Dried mint leaves, crushed 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin seeds - crushed and sprinkle on top 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder 2 tablespoon Chopped cilantro leaves Salt to Taste (Sendha Namak) 2-3 tablespoon Oil/Ghee 1 - 2 tablespoon Kuttu Flour (optional)

METHOD : http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/recipe/sweet-potato-cutlet/

Kuttu And Singhare Poori

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Kuttu Flour 1 cup Singhara flour/Singoda flour 1 large Boiled and peeled potato 1 medium Boiled and peeled arbi (omit if you do not eat in vrat) 15 -20 pieces of  Fresh Spinach leaves (omit if you do not eat in vrat) 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder (omit if you do not eat in vrat) 1/4 teaspoon Red chili powder 1/4 teaspoon Haldi (Turmeric powder) (omit if you do not eat in vrat) Salt to taste (Vrat salt - Sendha namak) Oil for Frying/Toasting the rotis

METHOD : http://www.ruchiskitchen.com/recipe/kuttu-and-singhare-ke-atte-ki-poori/

Kashi Halwa

INGREDIENTS

750-800 grams ash gourd/ ash pumpkin / winter melon sugar as required * see notes 2 cardamoms husked and powdered 10-12 cashew nuts 10- 12 raisins 2 teaspoons ghee pinch of salt

METHOD : http://www.ruchikrandhap.com/2014/10/kashi-halwa-karnataka-style-ash-gourd.html

Raw Banana Kebab

INGREDIENTS

Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon Raw Bananas/ Green Plantains / Kachhe Kele 2 Kuttu Atta or Buckwheat Flour 1/2 cup Ground Black Pepper Powder 1/2 teaspoon Green Chilli 1 finely chopped Chopped Coriander 1/4 cup Rock salt or Sendha namak to taste