Jai Mata Di, Halwa, Poori and Kala Chana is the typical parshad made on Ashtami/Navami day after praying to goddess Durga for 7/8 days. Navratri is the story of the fight between Durga and the demons and the eventual victory of good over evil when she slays the evil demon Mahisura.
It is celebrated in different ways all over India but the commonality of the worship of Shakti/power remains constant. Most people across North India,observe fast,where they give up grains, onions and garlic and eat mainly fruits, nuts,seeds and a few basic vegetables and dairy.This kind of food is called ‘Falhari’ derived from two Hindi words-‘Fal’ meaning fruit and ‘Aahar’ meaning consume/eat.
Some of my popular vrat /fastingrecipes are – Sabudana Vada-Tips and Tricks for Crunchy Vadas, Paneer Butter Masala-No Onion No Garlic Recipe, Chocolate,Dates and Nut Laddoo, Sabudana Appe with Paneer Filling, Instant Rabri, and my Collection of 13 Vrat Recipes.
If you want healthy, low fat, non fried upvas recipes then please check out this compilation of 20 Healthy Navratri Fasting Recipes-Healthy Vrat/Upvas Recipes for Navratri.
The victory of goddess Durga over the evil demon, is celebrated by making parshad and inviting kanjaks/young girls to the house,considered forms of Durga herself, and offering parshad to them.
Here are the recipe links of parshad as made at home-
Sooji Ka Halwa,Parshad for Navratri,Sheera
Kala Chana-Navratri Parshad-as made in a stovetop pressure cooker
Sookha Kala Chana-Navratri Parshad as made in an Instant Pot
Perfect Puffy Puris-Fried Indian Bread
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Disclaimer: The nutritional information shared here is approximate. Variations may exist due to ingredients and brands used. Please refer to a Registered Dietitian
or Nutritionist if you have any health issues or questions.
*I have made these recipe following the fasting rules observed in my family. If there are certain things that you don’t consume during fasting, please tweak the recipe and make without it*
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