Easy Bottle Gourd (Lauki) Recipes for Navratri Fasting: During the nine days of Navratri, those who observe fasts (vrat) focus on their diet by consuming *phalahar* (fasting-friendly food). This typic...
Whether it is during Sharadiya Navaratri or any other fasting period, one often craves something savory and crunchy. Store-bought snacks (namkeen) are frequently too oily, or the sago (sabudana) tends...
Rice is best enjoyed when the grains are separate and fluffy, but often, an incorrect water ratio leaves it too soggy. This is particularly disappointing when making *pulao*; soggy rice ends up resemb...
Children often turn up their noses at bottle gourd (lauki) dishes, but you can make *kachoris* out of it—and they taste absolutely delicious.These *kachoris* are perfectly crispy on the outside while...
Feeling a bit hungry in the evening is common, and finding something healthy, tasty, and light to eat makes it even better. If you want to avoid the usual deep-fried snacks, crispy green moong cutlets...
Maa Kushmanda's Favorite *Bhog* Recipe (2026): On the fourth day of Shardiya Navratri, Maa Kushmanda—the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga—is worshipped. This year, the fourth day of Navratri fall...
Malpua is a type of Indian delicacy that can be prepared in various ways. Being a sweet dish, it is also offered as *bhog* (ritual offering) during religious ceremonies. The best thing about Malpua is...
Fruit recipes for fasting: If you are bored of eating plain fruits daily during Navratri or any other religious fast, try making something new and delicious with them this time. Fruits like apples, ba...
Potato Recipes for Fasting (Falahari): During a fast, people often wonder what to cook that is delicious, filling, and quick to prepare. If you have potatoes at home, this dilemma is easily solved. Po...
Falahari Sabudana Recipes: Whether it is Navratri or any other fast, sabudana (sago) is commonly used in most households to make *khichdi*. However, did you know that sabudana can also be used to crea...
