Quick & Easy Navratri Fasting Recipe That’s Big on Taste and Ready in Just 10 Minutes!
Are you looking for a delicious and quick Navratri vrat recipe that doesn’t take hours to prepare? Celebrity chef Aarti Madan has you covered with her Navratri Special – 10-Minute Falahari Vrat ke Aloo paired with Tadka Wala Raita. This recipe is ideal for those observing Navratri fasting (vrat) but still want their meals to be exciting and full of flavor.
Chef Aarti, known for her creative, easy-to-follow, and Indian festival-themed recipes, brings a perfect balance of tradition and taste in this quick meal idea.
Falahari Vrat Ke Aloo: A Perfect Navratri Delight
This simple yet flavorful potato dish uses sendha namak (rock salt) instead of regular salt, keeping it vrat-friendly. With minimal ingredients and a burst of spices suited for fasting days, these vrat ke aloo are not only tasty but also fulfilling.
Key Ingredients:
- Boiled potatoes (cut into chunks)
- Ghee or oil
- Cumin seeds (jeera)
- Green chilies (finely chopped)
- Sendha namak (rock salt)
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Lemon juice for tang
Start by heating ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, followed by finely chopped ginger and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until aromatic. Then, add the boiled potatoes and cook on low heat for 5–8 minutes. Meanwhile, dry roast some peanuts, grind them coarsely, and mix them into the potatoes. Let everything cook together for a few more minutes. Your delicious falahari vrat-style potato sabzi is now ready to serve.
Tadka Wala Raita: The Cooling Companion
To complement the hot aloo sabzi, Chef Aarti pairs it with a quick tempered curd raita. What makes this raita unique is the spicy ghee tadka (tempering) of cumin seeds and green chilies poured over chilled curd, which adds warmth, aroma, and a restaurant-style touch to the meal.
Raita Ingredients:
- Fresh curd (dahi)
- Cumin seeds
- Ghee
- Green chilies
- Sendha namak
- Optional: grated cucumber or boiled bottle gourd
Why This Recipe is Perfect for Navratri
- Takes just 10 minutes to prepare
- Uses vrat-approved ingredients only
- Balanced in taste and easy to digest
- Ideal for lunch, dinner, or quick snack during fasting
- Kid-friendly and high on nutrition
Whether you’re observing a strict fast or just looking to enjoy light sattvic food, this dish can easily become a go-to recipe during Navratri.