Hello, dear readers, and welcome to Day 5 of Navratri! 🌼 This auspicious occasion is a time for devotion, reflection, and savoring the divine with a culinary twist. On this special day, we explore some delightful Navratri recipes that align with traditional fasting practices – Sabudana Cheela, Makhana Kheer, and Paneer without onion and garlic. Let's embark on a journey of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds while maintaining the sanctity of the Navratri fast.
Navratri Day 5 – A Celebration of Skandamata
Day 5 of Navratri is dedicated to the goddess Skandamata, who represents the nurturing and motherly aspect of the Divine Mother. It's a day of introspection and gratitude, accompanied by the consumption of sattvic (pure and harmonious) foods that nourish the body and soul.
1. Sabudana Cheela: A Crispy Breakfast Treat
**Ingredients:**
- 1 cup Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)
- 2 medium-sized Potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 2 Green Chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts, crushed
- 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped
- Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) to taste
- Ghee (Clarified Butter) for cooking
**Instructions:**
1. Rinse the sabudana until the water runs clear, and then soak it in just enough water to cover it for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked sabudana, mashed potatoes, green chilies, cumin seeds, crushed peanuts, coriander leaves, and rock salt.
3. Heat a non-stick pan and add a little ghee. Pour a ladleful of the sabudana mixture onto the pan, spreading it to form a thin cheela.
4. Cook until it's golden and crispy on both sides. You can also add any veggies like cabbage, capsicum, carrots to make it more nutricious.
5. Serve hot with yogurt or green chutney.
2. Makhana Kheer: A Luscious Dessert with a Twist
**Ingredients:**
- 1 cup Makhana (Fox Nuts)
- 1 liter Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
- A handful of Chopped Dry Fruits (Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios)
**Instructions:**
1. Dry roast the makhana until they turn crisp. Crush them into smaller pieces.
2. Boil the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the roasted makhana pieces.
3. Simmer and cook until the makhana becomes soft and the milk thickens.
4. Add sugar, cardamom powder, and chopped dry fruits. Stir well.
5. Let it cool before serving.
3. Satvik Paneer ( Onion-Garlic Free )
**Ingredients:**
- 250g Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Curd (Yogurt)
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
- A pinch of Hing (Asafoetida)
- Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) to taste
- Ghee (Clarified Butter) for cooking
- Garnish with dhaniya ( Coriander )
**Instructions:**
1. In a mixing bowl, combine fresh curd, red chili powder, garam masala, hing, and rock salt.
2. Cut the paneer into cubes and marinate them in the curd mixture for about an hour.
3. Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds.
4. Add the marinated paneer and cook until it's slightly browned and the curd is well absorbed, garnish with dhaniya.
5. Serve with kuttu (buckwheat) puris or parathas.
**Conclusion: A Divine Feast for the Soul**
As we celebrate Navratri on Day 5, we can savor the divinely inspired culinary creations that add joy and flavor to our fasting practices. These recipes are not only delicious but also aligned with the principles of purity and sattvic nourishment that are at the heart of Navratri.
May your Navratri celebrations be filled with devotion, reflection, and the delightful flavors of Sabudana Cheela, Makhana Kheer, and Onion-Garlic Free Paneer.
Happy Navratri and Enjoy the garba! 🙏🌶️
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