Navratri 2019: THESE fasting friendly kheer recipes are perfect for Navratri

Navratri which commenced on 29th September is all about fasting, playing dandiya, praying and dressing up in showy outfits. When it comes to fasting, people refrain from having onion, garlic, alcohol, and salt to name a few. Millions of devotees across Indian fast to praise Goddess Durga for 9 days. And as a part of this fast, devotees only consume certain food items. When it comes to consuming sweets, Kheer is one of the most consumed desserts, and during Navratri, several different types of kheer are consumed.

In Navratri, people also refrain from eating white rice. And kheer, which is usually made from rice and milk, cannot be consumed during Navratri. Read below to find out some fasting friendly kheer recipes that you can try this Navratri. 

Makhana and Cashew recipe:

This kheer is made from makhana, which is one of the most preferred snacks in India. Toasted cashew nuts and mawa are also added to this kheer. This kheer is sure to make your fasting meals much more interesting.

Sabudana Kheer:

Consuming sabudana during Navratri is a must. People use sabudana for preparing khichdi and kheer. When it comes to Sabudana kheer, it is a simple delicious sweet. Sabudana has good amounts of healthy carbohydrates and is quite rich in calories; hence, it is the perfect dish to help during the Navratri.

Fasting Kheer:

This kheer is made using vrat wale chawal and it's the closest you'll get to rice kheer. It's cooked in the same way as the original kheer. The fasting kheer can be consumed while it's fresh and hot or can be chilled in the fridge and consumed over successive meals.

Kheer adds more sweetness to the festival. So, do try these recipes and do tell us your favourite one in the comments section below.