Shardiya Navratri 2026 Fasting: Foods You Can Eat During The Nine-Day Vrat
Shardiya Navratri is a time for devotion, prayers and fasting. As devotees observe the nine-day festival from October 11 to 19, 2026, many follow a vrat diet that avoids regular grains and certain ingredients If you’re observing vrat during this time, check out five foods commonly eaten during Navratri fasting: Sabudana is a popular ingredient during Navratri fasting and can be used to prepare…
During Shardiya Navratri 2026, devotees engage in fasting for nine days, from October 11 to 19, 2026. Followers of the vrat diet abstain from regular grains and specific ingredients. To aid in energy levels throughout the day, sabudana, a popular ingredient, is often used in dishes like khichdi, vadas, and tikkis. Sabudana is typically cooked with potatoes and peanuts.
An alternative to regular rice during Navratri is samak rice, or barnyard millet. It can be incorporated into meals such as khichdi or pulao alongside potatoes and permissible vegetables. Buckwheat flour, known as kuttu ka atta, is also commonly utilized to create vrat-friendly foods like puris, rotis, and cheelas. These dishes can be paired with potato curry or curd for a more satisfying meal.
Fruits like bananas, apples, papaya, and pomegranates are simple additions to a Navratri fasting diet, offering fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They can be consumed for breakfast or as snacks between meals. Makhana, commonly referred to as fox nuts, serves as a convenient snack option for those observing the vrat. It can be roasted with a small amount of ghee or prepared into kheer with milk.
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