9 Best Vrat Recipes for Navratri: Wholesome Fasting Recipes to Try

|By Mantasha Inamdar

The festive season is celebrated in many beautiful ways across India. Whether you call it Navratri, Pujo, Golu or Dasara, the spirit remains the same coming together, celebrating traditions and enjoying festive food with family.

The nine days are also associated with nine colours, making each day feel a little different and adding to the festive mood. For many families, fasting is an important part of these celebrations, but that does not mean you have to eat the same sabudana, fruits or potatoes every day.

With a little variety, your fasting meals can be wholesome, flavourful and satisfying. From crispy pakodas and dosas to filling parathas, handvo and puris, there are plenty of ways to make your festive plate more interesting. And when you are in the mood for something sweet, festive treats like peda modaks and malpua can make the celebration even more special.

At Prolicious, we have already shared several vrat-friendly recipes made with Prolicious Vrat Atta. So, as you plan your festive meals this season, here are 9 wholesome recipes you can bookmark and try at home.

From breakfast to snacks, main meals and festive sweets, let’s explore some delicious ways to add more variety to your fasting plate.

9 Best Vrat Recipes for Navratri: Wholesome Fasting Recipes to Try

Table of Contents 

  1. Why Try Different Vrat Recipes This Navratri?  
  2. 9 Best Vrat Recipes for Navratri 
  3. Make Your Navratri Meals More Interesting  
  4. A Simple Navratri Recipe Line-Up  
  5. FAQ
  6. Upgrade Your Fasting Meals with Prolicious Vrat Atta 

Why Try These Vrat Recipes This Navratri?

Navratri fasting does not have to mean eating the same few dishes every day. These recipes give you different options for breakfast, snacks, main meals and festive treats, so you can add more variety to your fasting menu.

Whether you are craving a crispy pakoda, a comforting paratha, a light dosa or a festive sweet, there is something here to try. Made with Prolicious Vrat Atta and fasting-friendly ingredients, these recipes are simple, flavourful and easy to include in your Navratri routine.

Save this list, pick your favourites and try a new vrat recipe this Navratri!

9 Best Vrat Recipes for Navratri 

1. Vrat Atta Pancake Recipe: A Wholesome Fasting Breakfast Made Better 

Starting your fasting day with a satisfying breakfast can make a big difference. These Vrat Atta Pancakes are a simple way to add variety to your morning meal. 

Made using Prolicious Vrat Atta and vrat-friendly ingredients, these pancakes are soft, wholesome and easy to prepare. They can be enjoyed with a fasting-friendly chutney or curd, depending on what you include during your fast. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
Vrat Atta Pancake Recipe: A Wholesome Fasting Breakfast Made Better 

2. Crispy and Healthy Vrat Pakoda Recipe 

Who says fasting food has to be boring? When you are craving something crispy and comforting, Vrat Pakodas can be a delicious option. 

These pakodas are perfect for a festive evening snack and can be paired with a vrat-friendly chutney or dip. They are also a great option when you want to add some variety to your usual fasting meals. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
Crispy and Healthy Vrat Pakoda Recipe – Prolicious

3. Vrat Atta Dosa Recipe: Crispy, Wholesome & Perfect for Fasting 

If you enjoy dosa, you do not have to miss it during Navratri. 

This Vrat Atta Dosa is a crispy and delicious way to bring some variety to your fasting breakfast or meal. It is easy to make and can be paired with vrat-friendly accompaniments. 

It is also a nice change from the usual fasting staples when you are looking for something light yet satisfying. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
Vrat Atta Dosa Recipe: Crispy, Wholesome & Perfect for Fasting

4. Vrat Atta Peda Modak Recipe: A Wholesome Sweet Made Better 

Navratri is a festive occasion, and festive meals can always use a little something sweet. 

These Vrat Atta Peda Modaks combine the familiar flavours of a peda with the festive shape of a modak. They can be enjoyed as a sweet treat during Navratri while keeping the ingredients suitable for fasting. 

If you are looking for a homemade sweet that feels festive without being too complicated, this recipe is worth trying. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
Vrat Atta Peda Modak Recipe: A Wholesome Sweet Made Better

5. Vrat Atta Handvo Recipe: A Protein & Fibre-Rich Fasting Delight 

Fasting does not always have to mean choosing between the same few dishes. 

This Vrat Atta Handvo is another interesting way to use Vrat Atta during Navratri. It is savoury, flavourful and makes for a filling meal when you want something different. 

With the goodness of ingredients used in the recipe, this handvo can be a delicious addition to your fasting menu. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
Vrat Atta Handvo Recipe: A Protein & Fibre-Rich Fasting Delight

6. Healthy Upvaas Malpua Recipe with Vrat Atta 

Navratri is also about enjoying festive flavours with family, and desserts are an important part of that experience. 

This Healthy Upvaas Malpua gives the traditional festive dessert a wholesome twist using Prolicious Vrat Atta along with other fasting-friendly ingredients. 

It is soft, delicious and perfect when you are craving something sweet during your fast. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
Healthy Upvaas Malpua Recipe with Vrat Atta

7. Lauki Tikki Recipe for Vrat Made with High-Protein Fasting Flour 

Lauki may not always be the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of festive food, but it can be turned into something really delicious. 

These Lauki Tikkis are crispy on the outside, flavourful and made using high-protein fasting flour. They can work well as a snack or a light meal during Navratri. 

It is also a simple way to give a familiar vegetable a completely different avatar. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
Lauki Tikki Recipe for Vrat Made with High-Protein Fasting Flour – Prolicious

8. High Protein Vrat Atta Paratha Recipe for Navratri Fasting 

A warm paratha can make any meal feel comforting, even when you are fasting. 

This High Protein Vrat Atta Paratha is a simple option for lunch or dinner during Navratri. Pair it with vrat-friendly curd, chutney or another suitable accompaniment to make a satisfying meal. 

If you are someone who prefers a proper savoury meal while fasting, this recipe can easily become part of your Navratri menu. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
High Protein Vrat Atta Paratha Recipe for Navratri Fasting – Prolicious

9. High Protein Vrat Puri Recipe for Navratri and Fasting Days 

No festive recipe list feels complete without puris! 

These High Protein Vrat Puris are a delicious way to enjoy a familiar Indian favourite while fasting. Serve them with a vrat-friendly vegetable preparation or accompaniment for a festive meal at home. 

They can be especially nice when you are planning a family Navratri meal and want something that feels a little more special. 

Already on the Prolicious blog: 
High Protein Vrat Puri Recipe for Navratri and Fasting Days – Prolicious

Make Your Navratri Meals More Interesting 

Fasting does not have to mean eating the same dishes every day. With a little planning, you can bring variety to your Navratri menu through different textures, flavours and meal formats. 

You can start your day with a Vrat Atta Pancake or Dosa, enjoy Lauki Tikki or Vrat Pakoda as a snack, and choose a Vrat Atta Paratha, Handvo or Puri for a more filling meal. And when you are in the mood for something sweet, the Peda Modak or Upvaas Malpua can add a festive touch. 

The best part? These recipes are already available on the Prolicious blog, so you can simply explore, save and try them during Navratri. 

A Simple Navratri Recipe Line-Up 

Here is a quick look at the recipes you can explore: 

  • Breakfast: Vrat Atta Pancake, Vrat Atta Dosa 
  • Snacks: Vrat Pakoda, Lauki Tikki 
  • Main meals: Vrat Atta Handvo, Vrat Atta Paratha, Vrat Puri 
  • Festive sweets: Peda Modak, Upvaas Malpua 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can I eat during Navratri fasting?

Depending on your fasting rules, you can include vrat-friendly ingredients such as little millet, buckwheat, potatoes, lauki, dairy, fruits and fasting flours. These can be used to prepare dishes like pancakes, dosas, parathas, pakodas, tikkis and puris.

2. What are some easy vrat recipes to make at home?

Some easy options include Vrat Atta Pancakes, Vrat Atta Dosa, Lauki Tikki, Vrat Pakoda and Vrat Atta Paratha. These recipes are simple to prepare and can add variety to your Navratri meals.

3. How can I add more variety to my Navratri meals?

Try planning different dishes for different meals instead of relying on the same fasting foods every day. You can have pancakes or dosa for breakfast, pakoda or tikki as a snack, handvo or paratha for a main meal, and peda modak or malpua as a festive treat.

Upgrade Your Fasting Meals with Prolicious Vrat Atta 

With Prolicious Vrat Atta, you can give your fasting meals a wholesome twist while exploring different recipes beyond the usual vrat staples. 

From pancakes and dosas to parathas, handvo and festive treats, there are plenty of ways to experiment with your Navratri menu. 

So this Navratri, instead of wondering “Aaj vrat mein kya banaye?”, save these recipes and enjoy something different each day. 

Happy Navratri and happy cooking!

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