5 fasting foods to try during Shravan

Fruit chaat

If your fasting rules allow consumption of fruits only, you can make your meal more interesting by mixing different fruits, making a salad or chaat.

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Roasted makhana

Makhana, or fox nut, is a popular fasting food. One can roast makhana with nuts like cashews and almonds to create a wholesome snack.

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Sabudana vada/khichdi

Sabudana is one of the best fasting items to keep your energy high while following the food rules. You can prepare sabudana vada, khichdi, or even kheer.

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Kuttu paratha

Kuttu (buckwheat) paratha is another commonly consumed fasting dish. The core ingredient can also be used to make pooris, pakoras, dosa, etc.

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Cucumber salad/raita

Cucumber has hydrating properties that will keep you fresh and energised while fasting. Have a simple cucumber salad or prepare cucumber raita.

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