New Delhi, 22 September (IANS). Navratri means worship -upbravation as well as a new confluence of taste and health. Earlier, while fasting food was limited to sago khichdi or potato vegetables, ‘Millennials’ and ‘Jane Ji’ are turning it into modern fusion dishes.
According to India’s ‘Health and Nutrition Council’ report, if healthy and balanced diet is taken in fasting, the detoxification process in the body is faster by 25 per cent. Nowadays, many restaurants and cafe are also presenting a fast-friendly fusion menu, especially during Navratri.
According to a recent food delivery platform report, during Navratri, the orders associated with the fast increase by 30 per cent, and the most demand for sago, makhana and water chestnut.
The number of posts related to the hashtag Navratri recipe and hashtag fast food at a 2023 Instagram trend analysis was more than 2 lakhs, of which fusion and healthy dishes were the most popular.
‘Sago Pizza Bites’ is being liked in the modern fusion fasting dishes. Its base is made up of potatoes and sago and it is topping above and vegetables. Air-fry makes 40 % oil or ghee less in it and this makes it healthy.
‘Kuttu Dough Pancakes’ can also be a good option. Kuttu flour is containing gluten-free and high-protein. 100 grams of kuttu flour contains about 13 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber. This pancake is suited to both desert and breakfast with honey and fruits.
‘Makhana Trail Mix’ is also suitable for health with taste. Makhane is called ‘Superfood’. 100 grams of makhana contains about 10 grams of protein and 77 grams of carbohydrates, which give prolonged energy during fasting.
‘Singhara flour tocos’ will also take care of Test Buds keeping in mind the sanctity of the fast. The amount of potassium and calcium in water chestnut flour is fine. The taco shells made from it are full of energy with cheese and sweet potato filling.
Fruit Yogurt works like a desert. Eating curd during fast is beneficial for digestion. Yogurt contains probiotics that increase immunity, and when fruits and makhane are added to it, it becomes a modern desert.
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