Experience Navarathiri fusion while you fast with flavourful delights

CHENNAI: Durga puja is not just a period of prayer and reflection but also a celebration of delicious and wholesome food.

To enhance your Navarathiri fasting experience, try these easy fasting recipes that seamlessly blend tradition and innovation.

SABUDANA KHICHDI

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sabudana (sago pearls)
• 2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)
• Rock salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

• Wash the sabudana thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-5 hours. Drain and keep it in the refrigerator overnight.
• Heat ghee in a microwave-safe bowl, add cumin seeds, and microwave for 30 seconds.
• Add diced potatoes and microwave for 5 minutes, stirring halfway.
• Mix soaked sabudana, crushed peanuts, green chilies, and rock salt. Microwave for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

FRUIT SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING

Ingredients:

• Assorted fruits (banana, apple and pomegranate, among others), chopped
• 1 cup thick yogurt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, honey, and cardamom powder. Mix well to prepare the dressing.
• Toss the chopped fruits in the dressing.
• Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving for a refreshing and healthy dessert.