One of the most revered Hindu holidays, Mahashivratri is celebrated with fasting and prayers to Lord Shiva. During vrat, foods are prepared using flours such as kuttu atta (buckwheat), singhare, or rajgira rather than grains and ordinary salt. On Mahashivratri 2020, here is a traditional kuttu atta dish, kuttu pakora, which is crisp on the exterior and soft on the inside. Buckwheat flour is valued for its earthy taste and wholesome texture, and it is naturally gluten-free. These pakoras are satisfying and festive with the addition of potatoes and sendha namak (rock salt). Kuttu pakora can be enjoyed with chaas, green chutney, or yoghurt.