Simple Vrat-Friendly Desserts for Navratri

Farzana Mir -

Desserts during Navratri aren’t just treats, they’re a little indulgence that adds sweetness to your fasting days. Whether you’re offering them as prasad or sharing them with loved ones, vrat-friendly desserts bring joy. They’re the perfect way to end your fasting meal and enjoy a moment of celebration during this sacred time.

Now, let's explore some popular and unique vrat-friendly desserts that will make your Navratri celebration truly sweet:

Samak Rice Kheer

Navratri Special Samak Rice Kheer Recipe by renu bhasin
#NDS #samakrice #kheer Sama Kheer is a mild sweet kheer made by simmering soaked millets with milk & flavours and garnished with nuts & dry fruits. Sama Kheer is healthy compared to the regular rice kheer due its high fiber content and popularly made during vrat / fasting day.
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Sabudana Kheer

Sabudana Malai Kheer Recipe by Dr.Madhumita Mishra
#ChoosetoCook #NC #FM Today, I prepared sabudana Malai Kheer to offer Maa Shakti. I used saffron strands(keshar) to bring flavour and colour to the kheer. Malai/ cream and roasted dry fruits make the kheer think and rich.
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Apple Rabdi

Apple 🍎 Rabdi (Vrat Special) Recipe by Bina Samir Telivala
#KJ #post2 Today is the Auspicious Occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, I have made Apple Rabdi to offer to my favourite Bal Gopal. Cooksnap @cook_7760530
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Makhana Kheer

Dry fruit and Makhana Kheer Recipe by Vaishali Chhabra - Food marvels With VC
#colorsofWD Colour - white #goldenapron3 week3 keyword : Milk
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Rajgira or Singhara Halwa

Singhada and Rajgira Halwa Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
Today being Kartiki Ekadashi, one of the most auspicious days , most Hindus keep fast or Vrat. It’s said that this is a day of Prabodhan or seeking enlightenment. Today is dedicated to the creator Lord Vishnu and chants and prayers are done .Regular meals are not consumed. Very less food is eaten. T…
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Coconut Barfi

Fresh Coconut Burfi/Thengai Burfi Recipe by Suruchi (Dr. Ruchi Sharma)
#ir Week 3 Pumpkin seeds Milk and almonds from week 2
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Paneer kheer

Paneer Kheer (Paneer er Payesh) Recipe by Sudeshna Rajib Das
#thc #thcweek7 #paneer
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Doodh Peda

Milk peda Recipe by pinal Patel
#eid24
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Sooji Halwa

Semolina (sooji) Halwa Recipe by Sangita Vyas
#DDC 🙏Shubh DhanTeras🙏 Today is dhan teras and on this auspicious day I made sooji Sheera .. Very yummy and delicious.
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Malpua

Beetroot Shrikhand in Malpua Recipe by Madhumita Bishnu
#HFS Subho Poush Sankranti with Beetroot Shrikhand in Malpua
CookpadMadhumita Bishnu

Here are some simple tips to help you whip up tasty Navratri desserts:

Prep Ingredients Early: Soak sabudana or any other ingredients that need prep beforehand.

Let Them Chill: Desserts like kheer or pudding taste better when chilled for a bit. Give them time to set and chill before serving.

Cook in Batches: If you’re making a few desserts, cook them in batches. You’ll stay organized, and nothing gets overcooked.

Natural Sweeteners: Use natural sweeteners like rock sugar or jaggery for a healthier, vrat-friendly sweetness.

Add Nuts for Richness: Almonds, cashews, pistachios—lightly roast them for a rich, nutty flavor in your sweets.

Garnish for Extra Flavor: Top your desserts with nuts, saffron, or even edible rose petals. It’s the little details that make them special.

Use Ghee for Creaminess: Ghee gives your desserts a creamy texture and an irresistible aroma. Just don’t overdo it to keep things light.

Experiment with Flours: Try water chestnut flour (singhara atta), amaranth flour (rajgira atta), or sama flour for different textures in your dishes.

Navratri desserts aren’t just about satisfying a sweet tooth. They’re about tradition, devotion and celebrating the joy of the festival. Let your desserts bring a little extra sweetness to your Navratri, symbolizing blessings and the love shared during this time.

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