Navratri, the 9-day festival honoring Goddess Durga, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, is finally here. This Hindu festival is celebrated by millions worldwide, including the growing Indian American communities. The festival is observed with fasting, dance, and devotion. It is also the perfect occasion to enjoy delicious, vrat-friendly meals.
Here are some delectable and fasting-friendly Navratri snacks that you can make easily in your kitchen. No, these snacks are not drenched in oil. They are healthy, easy to make, and lip-smacking.
Crispy sabudana vada
Sabudana vada, a beloved Indian snack, is the best of both worlds - crispy outside and soft inside, and bursting with flavours. This is a Navratri must-have, and you only need a few ingredients. This beginner-friendly sago pearl patty recipe is the perfect snack to share with your family and friends. And let’s not forget about the compliments that're coming your way.
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 cup soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls), 2 boiled potatoes (mashed), 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (crushed), 2 green chilies (finely chopped), grated ginger, cumin, lemon juice, 1 tsp rock salt.
How to make: Start by soaking the tapioca pearls. You can buy it from an Asian store or online. Soak the tapioca pearls in water for 4-5 hours. Now boil the potatoes, peel and mash them. Roast some peanuts. Now crush them so that you get the creamy, rich goodness of the nuts in every bite. Finely chop some hot green chillies. Now add salt as per taste. Add some grated ginger, which is good for the gut, and also gives a hint of spice. Add a pinch of cumin and the juice of half a lime. Now mix these ingredients into a bowl until they become a dough. Take small portions and shape them into bite-sized flat patties (8-10). Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Now arrange the patties in the basket, and spray with minimal oil. Let them air fry for 12-15 minutes, and flip it halfway, until golden. You can serve it with a dip or eat it as it is.
Aloo chaat
Running out of time? Well then, this aloo chaat recipe is perfect for you. Don’t worry, quick doesn’t mean bland. This aloo chaat recipe is lip-smacking. Your guests will ask for more, and they will want to steal your recipe. It’s a recipe that evokes the nostalgia of street food, without oil.
Ingredients (serves 4): 4 boiled potatoes (cubed), ¼ pomegranate seeds, 1 tsp rock salt, 1-2 green chilies (slivered), fresh coriander for garnish.
How to make: Boil the potatoes, peel and cut them into small cubes. Sprinkle some salt, lemon juice, and slivered chillies. Toss to coat the potatoes. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C. Spread the potatoes into the basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until the edges are crisp. You can garnish with the pomegranate seeds and squeeze extra lemon. This recipe only takes 15 minutes, so it will also save you some time.
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Makhana tikki
If you enjoy tikkis, this recipe is going to blow your mind. These fox nut-flavoured tikkis are a perfect addition to your festivities.
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 cup roasted makhana (lotus seeds), 2 boiled potatoes (mashed), 2 green chilies (chopped), 1 tsp rock salt, optional 2 tbsp chopped walnuts for crunch.
How to make: Lightly roast the makhana and crush them. Blend the crushed makhanas with mashed potatoes and finely chopped chillies. Add salt to your taste, and walnuts if you want a nutty crunch and twist. Scoop small portions and make 8 to 10 bite-sized tikkis and slightly flatten them. Air fry at 200°C for 10 minutes. In between, shake the basket for even browning. You can pair them with mint chutney. This recipe only takes 20 minutes to make.
Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know in the comments below.
Here are some delectable and fasting-friendly Navratri snacks that you can make easily in your kitchen. No, these snacks are not drenched in oil. They are healthy, easy to make, and lip-smacking.
Crispy sabudana vada
Sabudana vada, a beloved Indian snack, is the best of both worlds - crispy outside and soft inside, and bursting with flavours. This is a Navratri must-have, and you only need a few ingredients. This beginner-friendly sago pearl patty recipe is the perfect snack to share with your family and friends. And let’s not forget about the compliments that're coming your way.
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 cup soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls), 2 boiled potatoes (mashed), 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (crushed), 2 green chilies (finely chopped), grated ginger, cumin, lemon juice, 1 tsp rock salt.
How to make: Start by soaking the tapioca pearls. You can buy it from an Asian store or online. Soak the tapioca pearls in water for 4-5 hours. Now boil the potatoes, peel and mash them. Roast some peanuts. Now crush them so that you get the creamy, rich goodness of the nuts in every bite. Finely chop some hot green chillies. Now add salt as per taste. Add some grated ginger, which is good for the gut, and also gives a hint of spice. Add a pinch of cumin and the juice of half a lime. Now mix these ingredients into a bowl until they become a dough. Take small portions and shape them into bite-sized flat patties (8-10). Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Now arrange the patties in the basket, and spray with minimal oil. Let them air fry for 12-15 minutes, and flip it halfway, until golden. You can serve it with a dip or eat it as it is.
Aloo chaat
Running out of time? Well then, this aloo chaat recipe is perfect for you. Don’t worry, quick doesn’t mean bland. This aloo chaat recipe is lip-smacking. Your guests will ask for more, and they will want to steal your recipe. It’s a recipe that evokes the nostalgia of street food, without oil.
Ingredients (serves 4): 4 boiled potatoes (cubed), ¼ pomegranate seeds, 1 tsp rock salt, 1-2 green chilies (slivered), fresh coriander for garnish.
How to make: Boil the potatoes, peel and cut them into small cubes. Sprinkle some salt, lemon juice, and slivered chillies. Toss to coat the potatoes. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C. Spread the potatoes into the basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until the edges are crisp. You can garnish with the pomegranate seeds and squeeze extra lemon. This recipe only takes 15 minutes, so it will also save you some time.
Video
Makhana tikki
If you enjoy tikkis, this recipe is going to blow your mind. These fox nut-flavoured tikkis are a perfect addition to your festivities.
Ingredients (serves 4): 1 cup roasted makhana (lotus seeds), 2 boiled potatoes (mashed), 2 green chilies (chopped), 1 tsp rock salt, optional 2 tbsp chopped walnuts for crunch.
How to make: Lightly roast the makhana and crush them. Blend the crushed makhanas with mashed potatoes and finely chopped chillies. Add salt to your taste, and walnuts if you want a nutty crunch and twist. Scoop small portions and make 8 to 10 bite-sized tikkis and slightly flatten them. Air fry at 200°C for 10 minutes. In between, shake the basket for even browning. You can pair them with mint chutney. This recipe only takes 20 minutes to make.
Did you enjoy this recipe? Let us know in the comments below.
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