As Chaitra Navratri approaches, many people prepare to observe fasts for all nine days while worshipping Goddess Durga in her nine forms. During special vrat meals, ingredients like onion and garlic are typically avoided. One of the most popular foods consumed during this fasting period is sabudana (sago or tapioca pearls), known for its numerous health benefits. Rich in carbohydrates, calcium, fiber, protein, iron, and Vitamin K, sabudana is a highly nutritious choice for Chaitra Navratri, especially after long hours of fasting. Instead of eating the same sabudana dish every day, you can experiment with different preparations to keep your meals exciting and flavourful.
Here's a list of five sabudana recipes that you can make on Chaitra Navratri 2025:
On fasting days, it is probably the most common sweet dish that's made in many households. This pudding, made with sago, milk and sugar, doesn't require a lot of effort. Top it with dry fruits and cardamom powder.
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Nothing can beat the taste of sabudana khichdi during Chaitra Navratri. Soak the sabudana overnight and then cook it with spices and vegetables. This could be the perfect lunch for Chaitra Navratri.
These pan-fried and crispy patties are made with sabudana and mashed potatoes. Add some cashews for crunch and green chillies for that extra bit of spice. It's a delicious snack option, and, we are sure, the tikkis will disappear in no time.
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Sabudana kebabs aren't just tasty but also filling and nutritional. Cooked with mashed potatoes, flour, curd and spices, this is a lip-smacking way to include sabudana in your Chaitra Navratri diet.
Sabudana, roasted peanuts, boiled potatoes, and a few spices and herbs are all that's needed to make this popular deep-fried snack. It's also gluten-free and vegan. If you have soaked sabudana ready, you can make these vadas in no time.
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