2 Divine Vegan Delights For Navratri: Fasting Recipes To Nourish And Offer

During the sacred festival of Navratri, when fasting and devotion take center stage, these vegan satvik recipes offer a delightful way to nourish your body while staying true to your spiritual practices. The 10-minute Vegan Badam Halwa and Vegan Custard Apple Kheer are not only perfect for fasting, but also serve as wholesome offerings to the Goddess. Crafted with plant-based ingredients, these desserts provide rich flavors without any dairy, making them both delicious and mindful choices for this auspicious time. Embrace tradition with a compassionate twist and savor these easy, healthy treats during your Navratri celebrations. These divine Navratri Satvik Sweet Recipes are created by Saritha Sreedharan, a nutritionist and supporter of Veganuary India. She is also the author of the Whole Foods Plant-Based cookbook.
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1. Vegan Badam Halwa:

Ingredients:

• Almonds - 1 cup
• Jaggery powder - 3/4 cup
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Cardamom powder -1/2 tsp
• Saffron - few strands for flavour
• Any nut milk - 1/2 cup
• Blending: Powder almonds to fine powder, do not remove the peel.

Method:

• Use a pan with a handle. Add all the above ingredients to the pan. Mix well. On medium heat, cook by stirring periodically.
• As the almonds cook, the oils from the nuts are released, which is sufficient for the halwa. Cook till you get a halwa consistency. Transfer to a bowl while it is still warm.
• Garnish with any crushed seeds. The halva can be stored for 3 days in a refrigerator.
• You can choose to add fresh mango pulp (if it is in season) as a topping, as shown in the image.

Photo Credit: Chef Saritha Sreedharan

2. Vegan Sabudana Apple Kheer:

Ingredients:

• Any nut milk - 2 cups
• Sabudana - soaked 3/4 cup
• Deseeded & mashed custard apple - 1 cup
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
• Saffron - a few strands for flavour
• Mixed seeds, roasted - For garnish
• Soaking: Soak sabudana in water for 3 to 4 hrs.

Method:

• Heat a little oil in a pan and cook sabudana till they become transparent. Add thick nut milk, cardamom powder, saffron and mix well.
• Let it to cook for a few minutes. Be careful to not boil the milk.
• Remove from the heat and add mashed custard apple.
• Serve in bowls and garnish with roasted mixed seeds.

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About The Author: Chef Saritha Sreedharan is a Nutritionist and Supporter of Veganuary in India.