Name: ~Navratri Vrat Salad~: Easy, Quick, And High-Protein Fasting Meal
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 150 g Paneer; 50 g Raw papaya, julienned; 30 g Raw peanuts; 1 tsp Sesame; 85 g Greek Yoghurt; 2 or 3 Green chillies; to taste Sendha namak; 6-8 Raisins; 2-3 Walnuts, halved; 1 Lemon; 10 g Coriander

Question 1

What is a Navratri vrat salad?

Accepted Answer

A Navratri vrat salad is a dish that uses select ingredients (only the ones allowed for consumption during Navratri vrat) to create a flavourful appetizer (that can also double up as a light meal, depending on the components). One example of Navratri vrat salad is a paneer and raw papaya salad with thecha-yoghurt dressing.

Question 2

Is the Navratri Vrat salad healthy?

Accepted Answer

The health benefits of any Navratri vrat salad will depend on the ingredients used. However, many Navratri vrat ingredients tend to be high-energy, easily digestible, and protein-rich. You can always mix and match ingredients to suit your dietary need and maximise health benefits.

Question 3

Is salad allowed in Navratri fast?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In fact, they are lighter and more nutritious than fried treats. Opt for raw or boiled salads made with fasting-approved ingredients like fruits, cucumber, tomato, beetroot, carrot, and Paneer. Always use sendha namak for seasoning.

Question 4

What not to eat in Navratri vrat?

Accepted Answer

During Navratri fasting, grains (wheat, rice, oats), legumes/pulses, onion, garlic, common salt, and non-vegetarian food is prohibited. Instead of table salt, use sendha namak (rock salt).