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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Festival » Karwachauth Dinner Menu Plan

    Published: Oct 19, 2021 | Last Updated On: Oct 19, 2021 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Karwachauth Dinner Menu Plan

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    Karwachauth, the day of fasting, is a tradition followed by married women who pray for the long life and well-being of their husbands. It is celebrated 9 days before Diwali. Falling on the fourth day of the Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar, this tradition is mainly followed in the Northern part of India.

    Married women begin their day by eating food early in the morning (also called as Sargai), before sunrise, and then abstaining from food or water till sundown. They fast throughout the day, but break their fast in the evening after the moon comes out, signaling the end of the fast.

    Tradition dictates, that the women bedecked as brides, see the moon’s reflection in a thali (plate), offer it water, seek its blessings and break their fast with special food preparations made for the day.

    The food dishes prepared for Karwachauth are therefore nutritious, delicious and meant to regain health, as well as symbolizing the strong bond between husband and wife.

    Here I’ve collected some of the traditional recipes that are made for Karwachauth, so you can plan your Karwachauth dinner.

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    • Sargi Recipes
    • Karwachauth Dinner Recipes

    Sargi Recipes

    Sargai is done just before the sunrise; the tradition says that the food should be consumed while the stars are still visible. Some of the recipes you should try for sargai on Karwa chauth include Kheer, Halwa, Paratha or chaat. Try some of the below recipes

    Kheer Recipes For Sargi

    • Creamy, luscious, and delicious, Sabudana Kheer is an Indian dessert made using sago pearls, milk, and sugar. Make it for festivals, special occasions, or vrat (Hindu fasting) days.
      Sabudana Kheer (Indian Tapioca Pudding)
    • Makhana Kheer (Makhane ki Kheer) is a creamy Indian pudding made using fox nuts, milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It is a delicious dessert which can be served on any occasion especially for vrat or fasting days. Here is how to make it.
      Makhana Kheer (Makhane Ki Kheer)
    • Seviyan Kheer (Vermicelli Kheer, Sevai Kheer, Semiya Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert made using vermicelli and milk. Make it for special occasions or festivals using my easy recipe.
      Seviyan Kheer (Vermicelli Kheer)
    • Shakarkandi Ki Kheer
      Sweet Potato Kheer

    Halwa Recipes For Sargi

    • Atta Halwa (Aate Ka Halwa) is a traditional North Indian dessert that is made using just 3 main ingredients - whole wheat flour, sugar, and ghee(clarified butter). This melt-in-your-mouth Indian pudding is super easy to make and can be made for festivals or special occasions.
      Atta Halwa (Aate Ka Halwa, Wheat Halwa)
    • Sooji Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert made using semolina, ghee, and sugar. Make this semolina pudding using my simple and easy recipe.
      North Indian Style Sooji Halwa (Suji Ka Sheera, Indian Semolina Pudding)
    • Moong Dal Halwa is a popular Indian dessert made with skinless split green gram (mung lentils) and ghee (clarified butter). It's very rich and sweet with loads of ghee and dry fruits and is made especially for festivals or weddings.
      Moong Dal Halwa
    • Rajgira Halwa or Rajgira Sheera is an Indian gluten-free dessert made using Rajgira (Amaranth flour). It is perfect to make for vrat (Hindu fasting) days. Here is how to make it.
      Farali Rajgira Atta Sheera (Amaranth Flour Halwa)

    Filling Recipes For Sargi

    • Vrat Wale Sookhe Aloo is a gluten-free dry sabji made using potatoes and peanuts. It is served as a snack on vrat (Hindu fasting) days. You can also serve it as a side dish with any Indian meal.
      Vrat Wale Sookhe Aloo
    • Aloo Matar is a spicy North Indian curry made using potatoes, and green peas simmered in a deliciously spiced tomato sauce. This curry is vegan and gluten-free and comes together in under 30 minutes. Make it in a traditional pressure cooker or an Instant Pot.
      Aloo Matar
    • Gobi Paratha or Cauliflower Paratha is an Indian flatbread stuffed with a spicy cauliflower filling. It is a great dish to serve for any meal and it also works well for the lunch boxes. Here is how to make it.
      Gobi Paratha
    • Ajwain Paratha is an unleavened Indian flatbread prepared with whole wheat flour, carom seeds (ajwain), salt and ghee. It is best served for breakfast with tea or coffee (vegetarian, and can be easily made vegan.
      Namak Ajwain Paratha (Carom Seeds Flatbread)

    Karwachauth Dinner Recipes

    Dinner has to be elaborate as apart from breaking your full day fast, it is also about celebrating the festival. Here I’ve selected a special menu for your Karwa chauth dinner.

    Badam Ka Sharbat –  A perfectly refreshing drink to have especially after not having even a drop of water the entire day, Badam Ka Sharbat is made from fresh badam/ almonds and can even be stored to be had later.

    Poori – No Indian meal is complete without the ubiquitous Poori. Its versatile taste and texture make it a great accompaniment with dals, dry dishes as well as gravies.

    Pua / Gulgule – A delicious sweet dish that is quick and easy to make, Pua/ Gulgule is a must make for Karwachauth. These sweet dumplings can be had by themselves as well as with different kinds of achars and pickles.

    Matar Paneer – An easy, gravy based dish, Matar Paneer is a common nutritious and healthy recipe that goes well with rice, as well as Makki Roti, Naan and Pooris. Its blend of a variety of Indian spices makes it a complete meal for lunch or dinner.

    Malai Kofta – Made in a spicy creamy gravy full of flavor and taste, Malai Kofta has Paneer or Indian Cottage Cheese as its main ingredient and is a perfect food option for vegetarians. The mildly textured cashew gravy gives its own unique twist to this dish.

    Shahi Chole Masala – Another gravy based dish that is high on protein and equally flavorful, is the Shahi Chole Masala that makes use of Indian chickpeas cooked in a rich, creamy gravy. This can be served with Indian breads or zeera rice.

    Zeera Rice – Zeera Rice is a simple flavored rice dish made with cumin seeds that go well with any gravy, especially Matar Paneer and Malai Kofte gravies.

    Chawal Ki Kheer – No meal is complete without dessert, and Chawal Ki Kheer is the perfect sweet dish that completes the rich meal of Karwachauth. This delicious rice pudding made with milk and a sprinkling of dry fruits adds fullness and subtle sweetness that is rich yet not overpowering.

    • Badam Sharbat (Almond Sharbat) is a refreshing Indian beverage made using almonds, sugar, and saffron strands. Make it this summer to beat the heat!
      Badam Sharbat (Almond Sharbat)
    • Poori (Puri) is an Indian fried puffed bread that is made using whole wheat flour. This unleavened bread is soft, fluffy, and crispy and is perfect to serve with Indian curries. Check out my easy recipe to make perfectly puffed-up poori every single time.
      How To Make Poori (Puri, Indian Puffed Bread)
    • Gulgule served in a plate.
      Gulgule (Pue)
    • Made using fresh paneer and green peas, matar paneer is one of the most popular Indian curries. This creamy and spicy curry is made by simmering peas and paneer in an onion-tomato-based gravy. Make it for special occasions or everyday meals, it's going to be a hit always (gluten-free, can be made vegan)
      Matar Paneer
    • Malai kofta is a delicious Indian curry made by dunking deep-fried potato and paneer balls (kofta) in a rich velvety smooth gravy. Make perfect restaurant-style malai kofta using my tried and tested recipe. 2 styles of gravy included in the post.
      Malai Kofta
    • Punjabi Chole Masala is an Indian curry made using chickpeas (chole), onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices. It is one of the most popular curries in North Indian cuisine. Make it in one pot using my easy recipe in a pressure cooker or instant pot.
      Punjabi Chole Masala (Chana Masala, Indian Chickpeas Curry)
    • Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice) is an Indian rice dish made using rice, cumin seeds, and a few other spices. My recipe tastes exactly like the one served at your favorite restaurant - fluffy, perfectly cooked, non-sticky, aromatic, and flavorful. Make it in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients (stovetop, instant pot).
      Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)
    • Rice Kheer or Chawal Ki Kheer is a traditional Indian rice pudding which is quite easy to put together and makes for a great dessert. Make this creamy, one-pot dessert with basic ingredients and in under 45 minutes.
      Rice Kheer Recipe (Indian Rice Pudding)

    Although food is a definitive part of the Karwachauth festivities, it also brings together customs, rituals, and traditions together making it an occasion to be celebrated by the entire family.

    More Indian Festival Recipes

    • Mohabbat ka Sharbat is a refreshing Old Delhi-style summer drink. It has flavors from watermelon and rose syrup. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made vegan).
      Mohabbat Ka Sharbat
    • Shahi Tukda (Shahi Toast) is a Mughlai dessert made using deep-fried bread slices, reduced saffron flavored milk (rabdi), and sugar syrup. It is a perfect dessert for festivals and special occasions (vegetarian).
      Mughlai Shahi Tukda
    • Sambaram (Morum Vellam) is Kerala-style spicy buttermilk made with yogurt, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger. It is popularly served during Onam Sadhya with the festive spread (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Sambaram (Morum Vellam, Kerala Style Buttermilk)
    • Gajar Ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa) is a traditional Indian sweet dessert made with fresh red carrots, milk, and sugar. It's a winter delicacy and is popularly served at festivals, weddings and special occasions. Learn the traditional method to make this Indian dessert (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Traditional Carrot Halwa (Gajar Ka Halwa) w/ Khoya

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