Navratri 2025:
5 Vrat-Friendly Khichdi Recipes 

By: Somdatta Saha

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Chaitra Navratri 2025 has begun, and devotees are observing vrat for nine days, offering prayers to Goddess Durga.

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Many delicious recipes can be prepared using sabudana, samak chawal, kuttu flour, makhana, and other vrat-friendly ingredients. 

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Here are five quick and easy khichdi recipes you can prepare with vrat-approved ingredients.

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Makhana Khichdi

Made with fox nuts (makhana), this khichdi is easy to prepare and provides essential nutrients and sustained energy during fasting.

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Kuttu Khichdi

Prepared with kuttu atta (buckwheat flour), this dish comes together in just 15-20 minutes. Drizzle with ghee for extra flavour and enjoy.

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Sabudana Khichdi

This khichdi is made using sabudana, potatoes, peanuts, cumin, rock salt, black pepper, ghee, and lemon juice for a perfect balance of taste and texture.

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Samak Chawal Khichdi

Soak samak chawal (barnyard millet) for two hours, then pressure cook with mild spices and a spoonful of ghee. 

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Shakarkandi Khichdi

This khichdi combines grated sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, tempered with green chillies, mustard seeds, and lemon juice for a tangy twist.

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To learn these Navratri fasting recipes in detail

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