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Fasting Recipes

People in India keep fasts on specific days or on festivals. There are only certain ingredients that can be consumed during fasting. Specifically people eat gluten free grains, fruits and vegetables. Here are some recipes you can make for fasting days.

Kakdi Koshimbir (Khamang Kakdi) is a simple Maharashtrian salad prepared from cucumber, yogurt, peanuts, coconut, and a few other simple ingredients. Here is how to make it.

Salads

VIndian Vegan

Kakdi Koshimbir (Khamang Kakdi)

Badam Panjiri (Almond Panjiri) is a North Indian sweet dish prepared with almond flour, ghee, powdered sugar, and nuts. It is a slight variation of the classic panjiri that is made using wholewheat flour. Make it using my easy recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Panjiri

Roasted Makhana is an instant snack that can be served any time of the day whenever hunger strikes. Here is how to make these at home (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Snacks

GFIndian Gluten Free

Roasted Makhana (5+ Flavors)

Badam Sharbat (Almond Sharbat) is a refreshing Indian beverage made using almonds, sugar, and saffron strands. Make it this summer to beat the heat!

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Sharbat (Almond Sharbat)

Dates Milkshake (Khajoor Milkshake) is a delicious and nutritious drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with milk, seedless dates, and a few other healthy ingredients, and is a great way to get your daily dose of calcium and other essential nutrients.

Global Beverages

GFGlobal Gluten Free

Dates Milkshake (Khajoor Milkshake)

Mango Basundi is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Make this Indian sweet using fresh or frozen mangoes for a yummy treat.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mango Basundi

Pineapple Basundi is a delicious fruity twist on the classic basundi recipe. Serve it for festivals and special occasions. Here is how to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Pineapple Basundi

Vrat Ke Appe (Upvas Ke Appe) is an instant breakfast dish that can be had for vrat days (Hindu fasting). Here is how to make these.

Fasting

GFIndian Gluten Free

Vrat Ke Appe (Upvas Ke Appe)

Farali Arbi Fry (Vrat Wali Sookhi Arbi) is a stir-fry made using taro roots that can be served for vrat (Hindu fasting days). Make this easy recipe using simple ingredients (gluten-free, can be easily made vegan).

Veg Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Farali Arbi Fry (Vrat Wali Sookhi Arbi)

Kesar Makhana Phirni is a delicious twist on the classic Phirni recipe where instead of rice, roasted makhana (foxnuts) are added to milk. It is a perfect recipe to make for festivals, special occasions, and vrat (Hindu fasting days). Here is how to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Kesar Makhana Phirni

Saffron Milk (Indian Kesar Doodh) is a traditional Indian beverage where milk is flavored with saffron. Lots of dried nuts and fruits are added to give it a crunch and make it healthier.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Saffron Milk (Indian Kesar Doodh)

Orange Kheer (Santre Ki Kheer, Bengali Komola Kheer) is a delicious Bengali-style milk pudding flavored with fresh oranges. It is a great Indian dessert to make for festivals and special occasions.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Orange Kheer (Bengali Komola Kheer)

Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi) is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Here is a simple recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi)

Carrot Milk (Gajar Doodh) is an Indian beverage where cooked carrot puree is added to milk and flavored with cardamom. This drink is made especially in winters when fresh red carrots are available.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Carrot Milk (Gajar Ka Doodh)

Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert where milk is cooked with almond paste and saffron. Make it for festivals or special occasions for a delicious treat. 

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer, Badam Payasam)

Sabudana Thalipeeth (Sago Thalipeeth) is a crispy flatbread made using tapioca pearls or sabudana. It is a Maharashtrian dish for breakfast or vrat (Hindu fasting days). Here is how to make it (gluten-free, vegetarian).

Indian Breakfast

Sabudana Thalipeeth

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