Fasting? These 6 Grains Are Perfect Rice Substitutes

These small pearls are made from tapioca and can be used to make some of the best vrat dishes, including sabudana khichdi, sabudana vada, and many others!

Amaranth grain, commonly known as rajgira, is a highly nutritious grain that can be used to prepare porridge or flour for making rotis. Not only is it tasty, but it's also incredibly healthy!

Buckwheat, or kuttu, is a gluten-free seed often ground into flour to make crispy puris or dosas, making it a staple food during fasting days.

Dried water chestnuts are commonly ground into flour and used to make singhare ka halwa or delicious puris. Enjoy them with sabzi for a truly wholesome meal!

Samak is a type of millet that has a texture very similar to rice, making it ideal for fasting. Try making dishes like pulao or kheer with samak rice!

Fox nuts, or makhana, are a popular seed that is extremely healthy and can be enjoyed in many ways. Roast them for a snack or make kheer for dessert!