Shruti Mishra

Singhara Chaat

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🥗 Healthy Singhara Chaat (Falahari/Vrat Special)

✅ Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh Singhara (water chestnuts) – peeled and chopped
    (or you can use boiled singhara if raw is not available)
  • 1 boiled potato – cubed (optional)
  • ½ cucumber – peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato – deseeded and chopped (optional if allowed during vrat)
  • 1 small green chili – finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts – crushed (optional crunch)
  • 1 tsp sendha namak (rock salt)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional but adds color and sweetness)
  • Few mint or coriander leaves – chopped (if allowed)

🥣 Instructions:

  1. Prep the Singhara:
    • If using raw singhara, peel and chop into small cubes.
    • If using boiled ones, boil for 5–7 minutes, then cool and chop.
  2. Mix the Chaat:
    • In a bowl, combine singhara, cucumber, tomato (if using), and boiled potato.
    • Add crushed peanuts, green chili, and pomegranate seeds.
  3. Season & Toss:
    • Sprinkle sendha namak, black pepper, and lemon juice.
    • Toss everything well.
  4. Garnish:
    • Add chopped mint or coriander leaves for freshness.
  5. Serve Immediately:
    • Best enjoyed fresh as a light meal or evening snack during Navratri.

🌟 Why It’s Healthy:

  • Singhara is low in calories and high in fiber.
  • Hydrating and cooling for the body.
  • Great balance of carbs (potato), protein (peanuts), and micronutrients.

Navratri Dhokla

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🌼 Healthy Navratri Dhokla Recipe (Fasting/Vrat-Friendly)

✅ Ingredients:

For the Batter:

  • 1 cup Samak Rice (Barnyard Millet) – washed and soaked for 2–3 hours
  • 2 tbsp Sabudana (Tapioca pearls) – soaked for 2–3 hours
  • ½ cup Curd (Dahi) – preferably fresh, not sour
  • 1 tsp Sendha Namak (rock salt)
  • 1 green chili (optional, for those who eat during fasting)
  • ½ inch ginger – grated
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or ½ tsp fruit salt (Eno)

For Tempering:

  • 1 tbsp Ghee or peanut oil (vrat-safe)
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 2 green chilies – slit (optional)
  • A few curry leaves (optional if allowed in your fasting tradition)

Garnish:

  • Fresh coriander leaves (if allowed)
  • Grated coconut (optional)

🥣 How to Make It:

1. Prepare the Batter:

  • Drain soaked samak rice and sabudana.
  • Grind them into a smooth paste using curd and a little water.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add ginger, green chili paste (optional), sendha namak, and lemon juice.
  • Let the batter rest for 15–20 mins for slight fermentation.
  • Just before steaming, add fruit salt (Eno). Mix gently in one direction until the batter turns light and frothy.

2. Steam the Dhokla:

  • Grease a dhokla plate or any shallow steaming dish.
  • Pour the batter immediately into the greased plate.
  • Steam for 15–20 minutes on medium heat or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let it cool slightly before cutting into pieces.

3. Tempering (Tadka):

  • Heat ghee or oil in a small pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves.
  • Pour the tempering over the cut dhokla pieces.

4. Garnish & Serve:

  • Sprinkle fresh coriander or coconut if desired.
  • Serve warm with vrat-friendly chutney (like coconut or peanut chutney).

💡 Tips:

  • You can replace samak rice with rajgira flour or kuttu flour for variation.
  • Avoid hing, mustard seeds, or turmeric during fasting if not allowed.
  • Great for breakfast, snacks, or even light dinner during Navratri.

One Pot Veg Pasta

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🌱 Healthy Indian-Style One Pot Pasta

🍝 Ingredients (2-3 servings):

Pasta & Base:

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat pasta (penne, fusilli, or macaroni)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1-2 green chilies, chopped (adjust to taste)

Veggies (use any combo):

  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • ½ cup bell peppers (any color)
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped or ½ cup tomato puree
  • ½ cup green peas
  • 1 cup spinach or kale
  • ¼ cup corn (optional)

Spices:

  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: ½ tsp coriander powder

Liquids:

  • 2.5 – 3 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Juice of ½ lemon (for freshness)

Garnish:

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: sprinkle of nutritional yeast or a little grated paneer

🍳 Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a deep pan or pot. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
  2. Add chopped onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in tomatoes and cook until soft. Add turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
  4. Add all chopped veggies. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the dry pasta and pour in 2.5 to 3 cups of water or broth.
  6. Stir well, cover, and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally so pasta doesn’t stick.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes (or per pasta package instructions) until pasta is al dente and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  8. Stir in spinach and lemon juice in the last 2 minutes. Let wilt.
  9. Taste and adjust salt/spices. Garnish with cilantro.

🥄 Tips for Extra Nutrition:

  • Add chickpeas or tofu for protein.
  • Use millet or lentil pasta for a gluten-free option.
  • Add 1 tbsp nut butter or coconut milk for creamy texture (optional).

Egg Hakka Noodles

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🍳 Indian-Style Healthy Egg Hakka Noodles

🍜 Ingredients (Serves 2)

Noodles:

  • 150g whole wheat or millet-based noodles (or regular Hakka noodles)
  • Water + salt (for boiling)

Eggs:

  • 2 large eggs
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Veggies:

  • ½ cup carrots, julienned
  • ½ cup capsicum (green bell pepper), sliced
  • ½ cup cabbage, shredded
  • ¼ cup spring onions (whites and greens separated)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1-inch ginger, grated
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)

Sauces & Spices:

  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp green chili sauce (optional or homemade)
  • 1 tsp vinegar (white or apple cider)
  • ¼ tsp garam masala or chaat masala (Indian twist!)
  • ½ tsp red chili powder or Kashmiri chili powder (for color, not heat)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Oil:

  • 1.5 tbsp oil (cold-pressed mustard, sesame, or groundnut oil)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil the Noodles

  • Cook noodles as per package instructions in salted boiling water.
  • Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with a few drops of oil to prevent sticking.

2. Scramble the Eggs (Indian Style)

  • Beat eggs with turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
  • Heat ½ tbsp oil in a pan, scramble the eggs on medium flame. Set aside.

3. Sauté the Veggies

  • In a large wok or kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Add onion and spring onion whites. Sauté until slightly soft.
  • Toss in carrots, capsicum, and cabbage. Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes. Veggies should stay crunchy.

4. Add Sauces & Spices

  • Add soy sauce, chili sauce (if using), vinegar, garam masala, red chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
  • Mix well and cook for 1 minute.

5. Combine Everything

  • Add cooked noodles and scrambled eggs to the wok.
  • Toss well on high heat for 2 minutes until everything is well coated and hot.

6. Finish & Serve

  • Garnish with spring onion greens.
  • Optionally, squeeze a bit of lemon juice or sprinkle some chaat masala before serving.

🌱 Tips to Keep It Healthy

  • Use millet noodles (like ragi, jowar, or quinoa-based).
  • Add more Indian veggies: beans, spinach, or even beetroot

🙏 Vrat Special Makhana Sabji (Phool Makhana Curry)

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⏱️ Ready in: 20–25 mins

🍽️ Serves: 2

🌿 Satvik | No onion, no garlic | Fasting-Approved

🧺 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup phool makhana (fox nuts)
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed (optional)
  • 1 medium tomato, pureed (optional, use only if your fasting rules allow)
  • 1/2 cup fresh curd (yogurt) – whisked
  • 1–2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1/2 tsp sendha namak (rock salt) – or to taste
  • 1 tbsp ghee or peanut oil – as per vrat

🍳 Instructions:

  1. Dry roast makhana
    Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan and dry roast the makhana on low flame for 4–5 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
  2. (Optional) Cook potatoes
    In the same pan, add a little more ghee and sauté cubed potatoes with a pinch of sendha namak. Cover and cook until tender.
  3. Prepare the gravy
    • In the pan, heat 1 tsp ghee.
    • Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
    • Add ginger and green chili. Sauté briefly.
    • (If using tomato) Add tomato puree and cook till ghee separates.
    • Lower flame and add whisked curd slowly, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
    • Add sendha namak and black pepper.
  4. Combine & cook
    • Add roasted makhana (and cooked potatoes if using) to the gravy.
    • Mix well and simmer for 5–7 minutes on low heat until makhana soaks up the flavor.
  5. Garnish & serve
    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (if allowed) and serve hot with kuttu roti, rajgira puri, or samak rice.

📝 Tips:

  • For richer taste, add 1 tbsp of crushed roasted peanuts to the gravy.
  • For creamier texture, add a spoon of grated paneer or a little vrat-approved cream.
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Lemon Cucumber Ginger Water

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🍋 Lemon Cucumber Ginger Mint Infused Water

✅ Ingredients (for 1 liter / 4 cups of water):

  • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1–2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 5–6 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 liter (4 cups) cold water
  • (Optional) Ice cubes

🥣 Instructions:

  1. Prep the ingredients:
    • Wash all produce well.
    • Slice the lemon and cucumber into thin rounds.
    • Peel and slice the ginger into thin coins.
    • Lightly crush the mint leaves with your fingers to release the oils.
  2. Combine:
    • Add lemon, cucumber, ginger, and mint to a large pitcher or jar.
  3. Add water:
    • Pour cold water over the ingredients.
    • Stir gently.
  4. Infuse:
    • Let it sit in the fridge for at least 1–2 hours.
    • For stronger flavor, let it infuse overnight.
  5. Serve:
    • Pour over ice, garnish with extra mint or lemon if desired.
    • Drink within 24–48 hours for best flavor.

Makhana Salad

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🥗 Vrat-Friendly Makhana Salad (Roasted Foxnut Salad)

⏱️ Ready in: 10 mins

🍽️ Serves: 2

🌿 Satvik | No onion, no garlic | Fasting-approved

🧺 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup phool makhana (fox nuts)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (optional – use only if allowed in your fast)
  • 1 small boiled potato, cubed (optional)
  • 1 green chili, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts or soaked almonds, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped (if allowed)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder (roasted jeera powder)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • Sendha namak (rock salt) – to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ghee or peanut oil – for roasting

🍳 Quick Steps:

  1. Roast the makhana
    • Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan.
    • Add makhana and roast on low flame for 5–6 mins until crisp. Let them cool.
  2. Chop and prep
    • Meanwhile, chop cucumber, tomato, boiled potato, chili, and coriander.
  3. Assemble the salad
    • In a bowl, mix all chopped ingredients.
    • Add roasted makhana.
    • Add roasted jeera powder, black pepper, sendha namak, and lemon juice.
  4. Mix & serve
    • Toss everything gently and serve immediately to keep the makhana crispy!

✅ Tips:

  • Want it spicy? Add a pinch of red chili powder (if allowed in your fast).
  • Add pomegranate seeds for a sweet-tangy twist.
  • Only mix makhana right before serving to retain crunch.

Would you like a yogurt-based makhana raita or a sweet version (like makhana chivda or trail mix)?

Makhana Sabji

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🙏 Vrat Special Makhana Sabji (Phool Makhana Curry)

⏱️ Ready in: 20–25 mins

🍽️ Serves: 2

🌿 Satvik | No onion, no garlic | Fasting-Approved

🧺 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup phool makhana (fox nuts)
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed (optional)
  • 1 medium tomato, pureed (optional, use only if your fasting rules allow)
  • 1/2 cup fresh curd (yogurt) – whisked
  • 1–2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1/2 tsp sendha namak (rock salt) – or to taste
  • 1 tbsp ghee or peanut oil – as per vrat

🍳 Instructions:

  1. Dry roast makhana
    Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan and dry roast the makhana on low flame for 4–5 minutes until crispy. Set aside.
  2. (Optional) Cook potatoes
    In the same pan, add a little more ghee and sauté cubed potatoes with a pinch of sendha namak. Cover and cook until tender.
  3. Prepare the gravy
    • In the pan, heat 1 tsp ghee.
    • Add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
    • Add ginger and green chili. Sauté briefly.
    • (If using tomato) Add tomato puree and cook till ghee separates.
    • Lower flame and add whisked curd slowly, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
    • Add sendha namak and black pepper.
  4. Combine & cook
    • Add roasted makhana (and cooked potatoes if using) to the gravy.
    • Mix well and simmer for 5–7 minutes on low heat until makhana soaks up the flavor.
  5. Garnish & serve
    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (if allowed) and serve hot with kuttu roti, rajgira puri, or samak rice.

📝 Tips:

  • For richer taste, add 1 tbsp of crushed roasted peanuts to the gravy.
  • For creamier texture, add a spoon of grated paneer or a little vrat-approved cream.

Beetroot Paneer Cutlets

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🙏 Vrat-Special Beetroot Paneer Cutlet Recipe (No Onion, No Garlic)

⏱️ Ready in: 15 minutes

🧑‍🍳 Cooking method: Tawa or Air-fry

🍽️ Makes: 6–8 small cutlets

🌾 Satvik | No onion, no garlic | Vrat-friendly

🧺 Ingredients (Fasting-Approved):

  • 1 medium beetroot – boiled & grated (or raw, finely grated)
  • 100g paneer (fresh homemade preferred) – crumbled
  • 1 medium potato – boiled & mashed
  • 2 tbsp singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour) or rajgira atta (amaranth flour) – for binding
  • Sendha namak (rock salt) – to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger (optional)
  • 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves (optional)
  • Ghee or peanut oil – for shallow frying (as per fasting rules)

⚡ Quick Method:

  1. Prepare mixture
    In a bowl, mix grated beetroot, crumbled paneer, mashed potato, flour, sendha namak, pepper, and ginger.
  2. Shape the cutlets
    Form into small tikkis or oval patties. If it feels sticky, grease your hands with oil or dust with more flour.
  3. Cook
    Heat a little ghee or peanut oil on a tawa. Shallow-fry the cutlets on medium heat till both sides are golden and crisp (about 2–3 mins each side).
  4. Serve hot
    Serve with vrat-friendly green chutney (made with coriander, sendha namak, lemon) or plain curd.

🌿 Tips:

  • You can air-fry these at 180°C for 12–15 mins, brushing lightly with ghee.
  • Add some crushed roasted peanuts for crunch and protein.
  • Make a bigger batch and refrigerate mix for up to 2 days.

Maa Ki Dal

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🌿 Ma Ki Dal Recipe (Slow-Cooked Black Gram Lentils)

🫘 Ingredients:

For Cooking the Dal:

  • 1 cup whole urad dal (black gram / sabut urad dal)
  • 4 cups water (for pressure cooking)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1–2 green cardamoms (optional)
  • 1 small piece cinnamon (optional)

For the Tempering (Tadka):

  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1–2 green chilies, slit
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala

Optional (for richness):

  • 2 tbsp fresh cream or a spoon of butter
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

🍳 Instructions:

1. Soak & Cook the Dal

  • Rinse and soak whole urad dal overnight (or at least 8 hours).
  • Drain and pressure cook with 4 cups water, salt, and whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon) for about 8–10 whistles or until the dal is soft and creamy. Mash a few lentils with the back of a spoon to check softness.

2. Prepare the Tempering

  • Heat ghee in a kadhai or pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, let them crackle.
  • Add slit green chilies, then ginger-garlic paste, sauté for a minute.
  • Add chopped onions, cook until golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder.
  • Cook until the masala is well-cooked and oil starts to separate.

3. Combine & Simmer

  • Add cooked dal to the masala. Mix well.
  • Add water as needed to adjust consistency.
  • Simmer on low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer you simmer, the better the flavor. Mash some dal to make it creamier.

4. Finish with Cream & Garnish

  • Stir in cream or butter (optional).
  • Add garam masala, and mix.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve hot with:
    • Steamed rice
    • Jeera rice
    • Roti or paratha
    • A dollop of butter or cream on top for richness