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Navratri Food

During Navratri, many people observe Vrat (fasting) thereby they intake only a particular meal during that period. Navratri occurs as the seasons shift from winter to summer. It's a period when your body's immunity is at its lowest, so a healthy diet can help detoxify and strengthen it from the inside out. 

Just because you are fasting for 9 days in navratri, you need not to starve your stomach the whole day. You have some of the amazing navratri fasting foods to choose from. Generally, persons who observe the Navratri fast eat a sattvic diet.

During these 9 days, there are variations in ways people fast, most of the devotees strictly follow the fruit diet, wherein fruit consumption is encouraged, most of them just stay on water and do not consume food, and rest eat the substituted food. Devotees eschew eating grains like wheat and rice during this period and substitute their food with buckwheat flour, also known as vrat ka atta and sabudana (sago). Sweet potato, colocasia roots, and yam are among the more popular veggies. Spices are used in smaller amounts, especially those with stronger 'heaty' ingredients, and desi ghee is used to cook instead of oil. Lentils, garlic, onion, anything that isn’t vegetarian, smoking, consumption of alcohol all these things are avoided during these 9 days.

Navratri Special Fasting Food Online 

I Say Organic offers the best navratri fasting food online with 100% purity and no other preservative ingredients in it. It is safe and healthy to consume during the whole 9 days. From fruits to veggies to special vrat grains they have it all in their bucket to offer. Here is a list of the wide range of Vrat Essentials they offer, have a look at their Navratri specials online!

Organic Groundnut Oil 

The organic groundnut oil is prepared from the chosen peanuts grown in Tamil Nadu.

Mungfali oil is pure, unrefined, and cold pressed, ensuring that it keeps all of the nutrients found in the nut. Cold pressed groundnut oil is a popular and heart-healthy cooking choice due to its high monounsaturated fat content.(2) You can find this Navratri food groundnut cooking oil online easily in the Navratri Specials corner of the I Say Organic. 

Desi Cow Ghee

Made in the utmost ayurvedic setup, desi cow ghee is prepared with the milk of Himachali Cows. These cows are said to eat the fresh forest grass, and the technique used in extracting pure cow ghee all contribute to providing us with the highest quality product, with a pure, beautiful taste. It also preserves the nutritional value of the ghee. Pure Desi Ghee has numerous advantages, including a high concentration of vitamins and omega acids. It's also good for your skin, as a moisturiser and anti-aging component! Pure desi ghee is a wonderful and healthful complement to your meals because it is light and easy to digest. Because of its satvik essence, it is used to cook meals during the Navratri Vrat period. It can best be found online on Isay Organic navratri food desi ghee online corner. 

Himalayan Pink Salt (Sendha Namak)

This Himalayan pink salt, also known as sendha namak, is thought to be as old as the Earth itself! This pink salt comes from one of the few mines in the world, thousands of feet beneath the Himalayas in Sindh, Pakistan. Because it is unprocessed and unbleached, our Himalayan Pink Rock Salt retains over 80 minerals and trace components, including naturally occurring iodine. (3) 

Kuttu Atta (Buckwheat Flour)

Buckwheat flour, also known as Kuttu Ka Atta, is a nutrient-dense flour that is high in protein, fibre, iron, and magnesium, and is used as a wheat alternative during Navratri Vrat. Being a Vrat supplement, kuttu atta has many health benefits too. Its high fibre content helps enhance gastrointestinal health and is good for people suffering with diabetes. During the fasting period, most of the devotees get this issue of lower or high blood pressure, but consuming this vrat ka atta keeps a check on your blood pressure level. You can buy this vrat ka atta online at I Say Organic by the name buckwheat flour or Kuttu atta.

Chikki and Makhana Combo 

The chikki and makhana combo  comes with a jaggery coated sesame seeds and roasted makhana which are high in nutrient value and provide you whole day nutrition during fasting periods. You can buy it in Navratri fasting items online at I say organic and make your fasting period go easy without starving and looking for best ingredients to eat during vrat. Makhana is considered as the best dry fruit in Navratri.

Singhara Atta (Water Chestnut flour)

Singhara is said to be very high in iron, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium, among other minerals. It is also known to be a high-carbohydrate food. As a result, eating singhara atta is the finest way to stay energised for lengthy periods of time during fasting period. Water chestnut flour also aids in the retention of the essential amount of water in our bodies. Singhara atta iis one of India's most well-known delicacies during the Navratri celebration. You can find the best quality Singhara Vrat Navratri fasting food online at I Say Organic.

Organic Sesame Chikkis

Sesame is a powerhouse of nutrients that work wonders for your liver, kidney and stomach. In addition to that, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of this ingredient are exemplary. (4) Our organic sesame chikkis are made with gur (jaggery) and organic sesame. This sweet snack will not just satiate your hunger pangs but tingle your taste buds too. 

Amaranth Flour 

Amaranth is a seed which is commonly referred to as a pseudo cereal that is slowly turning into a superfood. This grain has been used in Indian cooking since centuries and it has a stellar quotient of Iron, magnesium, and other essential minerals. (5) Amaranth flour is a super versatile ingredient and you can create many dishes with it for your Navratri platter. You can get the best quality organic Amaranth flour from I Say Organic. 

Barnyard Millet 

Barnyard millet, also known as Samak ke chawal, is a rich source of fibre and protein. These seeds mimic the appearance of a grain and they are gluten free and low in glycemic index. 

The content of iron and zinc in barnyard millets is higher in comparison to other cereals. Barnyard millets are super delicious and people love to make it a part of their Navratri food platter. (6) 

About I Say Organic

I Say Organic is committed to providing the finest quality organic eatables with a motto of making the world free of chemicals. The regular lab tests of the raw ingredients assures the quality check of the products being delivered. Pool of farmers who produce the raw material organically constantly helps us in delivering our best and keeping our word of providing naturally organic food products online to the customers. Our absolute chemical-free variety of navratri special items are best suited for your 9 days fast and provide you with required energy and nutrients. Do try our best seller Chikki Combo during this Navratri !!! We also provide sunflower seeds online, mosambi online along with pumpkin seeds online so you get these healthy foods easily while sitting at home. Buy green walnuts online along with other organic dry fruits online from I Say Organic and stay healthy & fit always.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) 

What should not be eaten during Navratri fasts?

During Navratri one should not eat onions, garlic, and spices like Haldi (Turmeric) and Dhania (Coriander) or food containing these items. Things like meat, alcohol, and smoking should also be avoided. In addition to that, you should also avoid consuming canned foods and opt for freshly prepared home cooked meals. Besides the religious attribution, Navratri also marks a seasonal shift and therefore food items that impede the optimum functioning of our metabolic system are avoided.  

What are some healthy recipes that one should eat during Navratri?

Navratri food is super delicious and so many people look forward to this time of the year, to experience the outstanding taste of the Navratri delicacies. At any time, one can eat food and supplements which are high on energy and rich in protein and fibre to give you the required energy. Sabudana Khichdi is one of the most popular dishes people prefer during their fasting along with dry fruits and nuts. You can also have super healthy and delicious aloo kadhi, kuttu ka dosa, banana walnut lassi, arbi kofta with a yoghurt dip etc. on your vrat platter.

Moreover, fruits are an integral part of Navratri celebrations. They keep you fresh, full and healthy. You can buy organic fruits like anaar, banana/kela and many more from I Say Organic. 

Can Navratri foods be eaten by those who are not observing a fast?

Yes, Navratri food can be enjoyed by everyone irrespective of the fact if they are fasting or not. Navratri food is super flavourful and delicious. Everyone, especially the children are fond of indulging in the tempting taste of Navratri thalis. 

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