Navratri Special Recipe For Kanjak Puja Prasad
Kanya Puja/Kanjak Puja Prasad recipe typically includes a divine combination of sooji halwa, kala chana and puri which is offered to young girls as a tradition. The halwa is made with roasted semolina, ghee, sugar and cardamom, it’s rich and aromatic.
Kala chana is made by soaking and sautéing the chickpeas with mild spices, it’s a healthy and wholesome dish. Puri, the deep fried golden bread is the prasad, it symbolizes devotion and gratitude in the Kanya Puja/Kanjak Puja.
Sooji Halwa for Ashtami Puja
The dessert, Sooji Halwa is made of semolina, sugar, milk, butter, and ghee (clarified butter).
Additions such as dry fruits, cardamom, or Kesar are optional. Halwa is additionally served as prasad (offering) during various festivals and pujas.
Try it. You will surely love this simple preparation with sooji, sugar, milk and ghee.
Kala Chana – Ashtami Prasad
The day of Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is considered to be the most auspicious day of the year, and people celebrate it with great enthusiasm and fervor. The recipe is pretty simple and does not contain onions, ginger, garlic, or tomatoes, but its incredible flavor will make it impossible to resist.
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That’s so tempting and mouthwatering recipes. They are healthy too. Definitely, try out recipes at home.
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Whenever I am fasting I end up with sabudana cutlet or sabudana khichdi. These are some really great recipes to try during fasting. My mom used to make all these for us and we always enjoyed it. Now when I have to make no idea comes into my mind. I am gonna save this for the next Navratriri. I really liked the way you have written it in separate pages.
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Love this!! Not just Navratri this collection is very helpful during any fasting day(s). The recipes are also easy to follow and make.
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We marathis follow the other Navratri which comes around Dussehra. But indeed these recipes are helpful during fasting days. Will recommend same to my northy friends.
Great knwing that. You can use thes recipes for that too.
I think you have covered almost all the Navratri vrat recipes in this list. Now I know where to look for the right recipe for the coming Navratri. What I love is all the recipes are loaded with health as well as taste.
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Ranjeeta, your blog post on Navratri recipes is an absolute treasure trove! 🌟 Thank you for putting together such a comprehensive list of fasting and vrat recipes. Your dedication to preserving and sharing our cultural culinary traditions shines through each recipe. I can’t wait to try them out during Navratri season. Your efforts are truly appreciated! 🙏
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Love these Navratri recipes! They’re perfect for fasting and look so delicious. Thanks for putting your efforts in compiling and sharing such a variety of healthy vrat dishes. Happy fasting! 🌼🍽️
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I’ve been reading a lot of Indian recipes over the years and yet this post is one that can easily be in my top 5 favorites! Absolutely love each one of the 30 recipes you’ve shared!
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This blog is a fantastic resource for Navratri vrat recipes! The variety of fasting-friendly dishes makes it easy to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals during the festival. Perfect for anyone observing the fast and looking for tasty options!
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I love how you’ve provided such a diverse range of Navratri recipes! It’s always a challenge to find flavorful options during fasting, and I can’t wait to try the Sabudana Khichdi.
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