5 Flours You Can Have During Navratri

By: Payal

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Navratri means devotion, and for nine days, many follow a satvik diet. If you're wondering which flours are allowed during the fast, here are five you can use to make tasty dishes.

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1. Buckwheat Flour (Kuttu Atta)

Buckwheat flour is a top favourite during Navratri. Packed with nutrients, this flour is super versatile-you can make pooris, cheelas, and even dosas with it. 

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2. Water Chestnut Flour (Singhara Atta)

A fasting staple, water chestnut flour is known for being high in calcium. It's great for adding a unique twist to barfis, halwas, puris, and even pakoras.

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3. Sago Flour (Sabudana Atta)

Sabudana flour is light and easy on the stomach. Whether you're making puris, parathas, or rotis, sago flour is a perfect choice for vrat.

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4. Sweet Potato Flour (Shakarkandi Atta)

Loaded with dietary fibre, sweet potato flour is an excellent base for all kinds of fasting-friendly recipes. It's a lesser-known but amazing option for your Navratri menu.

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5. Amaranth Flour (Rajgira Atta)

Rajgira flour is another go-to during fasting periods. From crunchy chikkis to tasty ladoos, puris, and tikkis, you can make a whole lot of yummy vrat snacks with this one.

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