Chaitra Navratri 2024 – 9 days of Navratri Special Recipes for Happy Navratri 2024

Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive spirit as Chaitra Navratri 2024 has started!

It started from 9th April and culminating on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on 17th April, Chaitra Navratri is a time of prayer, fasting, and feasting.

To make your Navratri celebrations truly special, we have curated a collection of mouth-watering recipes that are perfect for each of the 9 days of Navratri.

From traditional favorites to innovative delights, these recipes are sure to add flavor and joy to your Navratri festivities.

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Chaitra Navratri 2024 Special Recipes:-

1. Sabudana Khichdi for 1^st day of Navratri 2024:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sabudana (sago pearls)
• 1 medium-sized potato, boiled and diced
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

• Soak sabudana in water for 4-5 hours, then drain and set aside.
• Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and chopped green chilies.
• Add diced potatoes and sauté until golden brown.
• Add soaked sabudana, crushed peanuts, and rock salt. Mix well and cook until sabudana turns translucent.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

2. Kuttu Ki Puri for 2^nd day of Navratri 2024:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour)
• 1 boiled potato, mashed
• Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
• Warm water for kneading
• Ghee for frying

Method:

• In a mixing bowl, combine kuttu ka atta, mashed potato, and rock salt.
• Gradually add warm water and knead into a soft dough.
• Divide the dough into small portions and roll out each portion into a small puri.
• Heat ghee in a frying pan and fry the puris until golden brown and crispy.
• Serve hot with vrat wale aloo or any other Navratri curry of your choice.

3. Singhare Ke Pakode for 3^rd day of Navratri 2024: 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour)
• 1 medium-sized potato, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Method:

• In a mixing bowl, combine singhare ka atta, sliced potatoes, chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, and rock salt.
• Gradually add water to make a thick batter.
• Heat oil in a kadhai (deep frying pan) and drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.
• Fry until the pakoras turn golden brown and crispy.
• Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with green chutney.

4. Lauki Ka Halwa for 4^th day of Navratri 2024:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated lauki (bottle gourd)
• 1 cup khoya (reduced milk solids)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• Chopped nuts for garnish

Method:

• Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and add grated lauki.
• Cook on medium heat until the lauki softens and releases its moisture.
• Add khoya and sugar, and cook until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
• Stir in cardamom powder and mix well.
• Garnish with chopped nuts and serve warm.

5. Kuttu Ka Dosa for 5^th day of Navratri 2024:

Ingredients:

• Kuttu (Buckwheat) Flour
• Water
• Rock Salt
• Fresh Coconut Chutney or Yogurt (for serving)

Method:

• Make a batter using kuttu (buckwheat) flour, water, and rock salt.
• Heat a non-stick pan, spread the batter evenly to make thin dosas, and cook until crisp from both sides.
• Serve hot with a side of fresh coconut chutney or yogurt.

6. Aloo Tamatar Sabji for 6^th day of Navratri 2024:

Ingredients: 

• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Ghee or Oil
• Rock Salt
• Turmeric
• Red Chili Powder
• Coriander Leaves (for garnish)
• Kuttu Ki Poori or Sama Rice (for serving)

Method:

• Heat ghee/oil in a pan, add boiled and diced potatoes, and sauté until golden brown.
• Add tomato puree, rock salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and cook until the mixture thickens.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with kuttu ki poori or sama rice.

7. Singhare Ke Atte Ka Halwa for 7^th day of Navratri 2024:

Ingredients:

• Singhare Ka Atta (Water Chestnut Flour)
• Ghee
• Hot Water
• Sugar
• Cardamom Powder
• Chopped Nuts (for garnish)

Method:

• Roast singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour) in ghee until aromatic.
• Add hot water, sugar, and cardamom powder to the roasted flour and cook until the mixture thickens.
• Garnish with chopped nuts and serve warm.

8. Arbi Fry for 8^th day of Navratri 2024:

Ingredients:

• Arbi (Colocasia)
• Ghee
• Cumin Seeds
• Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
• Rock Salt
• Red Chili Powder
• Amchur Powder

Method:

• Boil arbi (colocasia) until tender, peel, and cut into slices.
• Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, ajwain, and sliced arbi. Fry until golden brown.
• Sprinkle rock salt, red chili powder, and amchur powder, toss well, and serve hot.

These recipes offer a diverse range of flavors and are perfect for celebrating Navratri without onion and garlic.

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