Festival Recipes

Festival Recipes here are the options you can consume while following a healthy diet during festivals.

The festive season is the celebratory time for all when we like to enjoy ourselves and indulge in yummy and delicious food items be it savory or sweet.

 

 

It is the best time for food lovers. Be it any festival, Holi, Diwali, Eid, Teej, Ganesha Chaturthi, Navratri, or Christmas,

We all like to lay back and spend some quality time with our friends and family

and most importantly we love to prepare new recipes and try new dishes guilt-free.

 

 

Festivals can be a period when you might indulge in eating lots of varieties of food items.

They can be too sweet or salty or fried and oily foods. When we see many options in front of us,

we eventually end up adding more to our plate and then eating more than we were supposed to.

 

 

Many of us might also overeat during festivals and then go on to a guilt trip of gaining weight, high cholesterol, or deranged lipid profile,

Or blood sugar levels. So, in order to enjoy festival time to its fullest, let’s choose healthy but equally tasty recipes.

 

 

We have prepared a variety of healthy festivity recipes for you so that you don’t have to worry about extra calories, or sugar, or fat.

content of the dish, and you can just go ahead savoring the food without any concerns regarding gaining weight.

 

 

Even the simple changes in a dish can add up the nutrition without actually doing much effort.

We want you to enjoy your festivals and have fun while pampering yourself with good, healthy, and mouth-watering food.

cauliflower pizza crust

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cauliflower pizza crust method.

🍕 Cauliflower Pizza – 100% Stovetop Method

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower (riced)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup mozzarella
  • ¼ cup Parmesan
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1–2 tsp oil for pan

🔪 Step 1: Cook the Cauliflower (On Stove Only)

  1. Rice the cauliflower using:
    • A box grater, or
    • Finely chop with a knife.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat (no oil yet).
  3. Add the riced cauliflower directly to the dry pan.
  4. Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until soft and moisture evaporates.

👉 You’ll see steam releasing — that’s good.

  1. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.

This step makes or breaks the crust!

🥣 Step 2: Make the Dough

Mix together:

  • Cooked cauliflower
  • Egg
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Seasonings

It should feel slightly sticky but hold when pressed.

🍳 Step 3: Cook the Crust

  1. Add 1–2 tsp oil to the pan.
  2. Press mixture into a thin round (about ¼ inch thick).
  3. Cover with lid.
  4. Cook on low heat for 8–10 minutes until bottom is golden.

Carefully flip using:

  • A plate (place plate over pan, flip, slide back in), OR
  • Two spatulas.

Cook another 5–8 minutes uncovered until firm and crispy.

🧀 Step 4: Add Toppings

  • Lower heat.
  • Add sauce + cheese + toppings.
  • Cover with lid.
  • Cook 3–5 minutes until cheese melts.

🔥 Pro Tips

  • Low heat = crispy without burning
  • Thin crust works best
  • If it feels too soft, cook longer before flipping

🥗 Quinoa Summertime Bowl

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🛒 Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked quinoa (about 90–100 g cooked)
  • 2 fresh eggs
  • 1 cup mixed greens (spinach/rocket/lettuce)
  • 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp pesto sauce
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, chili flakes, lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Cook the Quinoa

  • Rinse ¼ cup raw quinoa.
  • Cook with ½ cup water.
  • Bring to boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.

(You can use pre-cooked quinoa to save time.)

2️⃣ Poach the Eggs

  • Boil water in a saucepan and reduce to a gentle simmer.
  • Add 1 tsp vinegar (optional).
  • Crack egg into a small bowl.
  • Create a gentle swirl in water and slide egg in.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes for soft yolk.
  • Remove carefully and repeat for second egg.

Poach the Eggs (Microwave Method)

🥚 You’ll Need

  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup water
  • Microwave-safe mug or bowl
  • Small plate (to cover)

👩‍🍳 Method

  1. Fill a microwave-safe mug with ½ cup water.
  2. Crack the egg gently into the water (make sure it’s fully submerged).
  3. Pierce the yolk once with a toothpick (optional, helps prevent bursting).
  4. Cover the mug with a small microwave-safe plate.
  5. Microwave on medium power (50–70%) for 45–60 seconds.
  6. Check doneness:
    • 45 sec → very soft yolk
    • 60 sec → soft-medium yolk
    • 70–80 sec → firmer yolk
  7. Let sit in the hot water for 30 seconds.
  8. Remove carefully with a spoon and drain on paper towel.

3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl

  • Add quinoa as the base.
  • Layer mixed greens on one side.
  • Place poached eggs on top.
  • Add ricotta in small spoonfuls.
  • Drizzle pesto over the bowl.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.

How to Make Tropical Smoothie Bowl

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🌴 Tropical Smoothie Bowl Recipe (1 serving)

Ingredients

For the smoothie base:

  • 1 frozen banana
  • ½ cup frozen pineapple
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (or a few fresh ones for topping)
  • ¼–½ cup coconut water or almond milk (as needed)

Toppings:

  • Fresh seasonal fruits (banana, pineapple, berries, kiwi – optional)
  • 2 tbsp chocolate granola
  • 1–2 tbsp chia seed pudding (or plain soaked chia seeds)

Method

  1. Add frozen banana, pineapple, and coconut water/almond milk to a blender.
  2. Blend until thick, creamy, and spoonable (don’t make it runny).
  3. Pour into a bowl.
  4. Top with fresh fruits, chocolate granola / muesli / instant oats and chia seed pudding.
  5. Serve immediately

How to make Paneer Dhokla

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🧀🍥 Paneer Dhokla (Steamed, Soft & Healing-Friendly)

✅ Ideal for: Light breakfast, evening snack, or mini-meal

🥄 Ingredients:

For the dhokla base:

  • 1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
  • 2 tbsp crumbled paneer (fresh, soft, unsalted)
  • 1/4 cup curd (yogurt) – slightly sour is fine
  • 1/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp eno fruit salt (or 1/4 tsp baking soda)

Optional tempering (skip if avoiding oil):

  • 1 tsp oil or ghee
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 5–6 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp chopped coriander (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the batter:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together besan, curd, water, turmeric, and salt.
  • Add the crumbled paneer and mix well. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick — like idli batter.
  • Rest for 10 minutes (optional for fluffiness).

2. Add leavening:

  • Just before steaming, add Eno fruit salt and mix gently. The batter will rise immediately.

3. Steam:

  • Pour the batter into a greased dhokla plate or a small thali.
  • Steam for 12–15 minutes on medium heat.
  • Check with a toothpick — it should come out clean.

4. Cool and cut:

  • Let it cool for a few minutes, then cut into squares or diamonds.

5. Tempering (optional):

  • Heat 1 tsp oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds, let them splutter.
  • Add curry leaves, then pour this tempering over the dhokla.
  • Garnish with coriander if you like.

🩺 Why It’s Great for Recovery:

  • Steamed, not fried
  • Paneer adds protein for healing
  • Curd and besan aid digestion
  • Soft texture — easy to chew and digest
  • No chili, minimal oil — gut-friendly

✅ Variations:

  • Add grated carrots or zucchini to the batter for extra nutrients
  • Skip tempering and serve plain with mint curd chutney (no chili)
  • Use low-fat paneer or even mashed tofu if preferred

How to make Sabudana Dosa

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🌿 Sabudana Dosa Recipe (Perfect for Vrat/Fasting)

Crispy, light, and nutritious dosa made with sabudana, peanuts, and makhana — great for Navratri or any fasting days.

✅ Ingredients:

For the Dosa Batter:

  • 1 cup sabudana (sago pearls)
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • ¼ cup makhana
  • ½ tsp sendha namak (rock salt/vrat salt)
  • ½ tbsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 2 boiled potatoes, mashed
  • 2 tbsp curd/yogurt (optional, for slight tang)
  • Water – as needed

For the Dosa Topping (optional):

  • 2 tbsp of the leftover peanut + makhana powder

🥣 Instructions:

Step 1: Roast & Prepare Sabudana Powder

  1. In a dry pan, roast 1 cup sabudana on medium flame for 3–4 minutes.
  2. Roast until it starts to pop slightly or you hear crackling sounds.
  3. Let it cool completely, then grind into a fine powder using a mixer/grinder. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare Peanut-Makhana Powder

  1. In the same pan, dry roast ½ cup peanuts and ¼ cup makhana on medium flame until golden and aromatic.
  2. Let them cool, then remove peanut skins.
  3. Grind both into a fine powder. Divide into two parts:
    • Half will go into the batter.
    • Half will be used for chutney or as a topping.

Step 3: Prepare Potato Mixture

  1. Mash 2 boiled potatoes, put them in a mixer jar.
  2. Add 1 cup water and blend into a smooth paste.

Step 4: Make the Dosa Batter

  1. In a large bowl, combine:
    • Ground sabudana powder
    • Half of the peanut-makhana powder
    • Mashed potato paste
    • ½ tsp sendha namak
    • ½ tbsp black pepper powder
    • Finely chopped ginger, green chilies, and coriander
    • 2 tbsp curd (optional)
  2. Gradually add water to make a smooth, flowing batter like regular dosa batter.
  3. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes if time allows.

🔥 Cooking the Dosa

  1. Heat a non-stick dosa pan or tawa on medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle some water to check heat; wipe clean.
  3. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread evenly – don’t make it too thick.
  4. Optionally, sprinkle some of the leftover peanut-makhana powder on top for crunch.
  5. Cook on medium flame for 3–4 minutes or until the bottom is golden and edges lift.
  6. No need to flip. Remove and serve hot.

🥥 Coconut-Peanut Chutney

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup fresh grated coconut
  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts and Makhana Powder
  • 1 green chili
  • Small piece of ginger
  • Sendha namak – to taste
  • Few curry leaves (optional)
  • Water – as needed

Method:

  1. Blend all ingredients together into a smooth chutney.
  2. Adjust water to get your desired consistency.
  3. For tadka (optional during non-fasting): Heat ghee, add cumin, curry leaves, and pour over chutney.

✅ Tips:

  • The dosa may take a little longer to cook than regular dosa. Be patient and keep the flame medium.
  • If batter thickens over time, add a little more water.
  • You can skip curd for a completely vegan/strict vrat version.

Kuttu Cheela

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🌿 Healthy Kuttu Cheela Recipe for Vrat

📝 Ingredients:

(Serves 2–3)

  • Kuttu ka atta (buckwheat flour) – 1 cup
  • Sendha namak (rock salt) – ½ tsp (as per taste)
  • Green chili (finely chopped) – 1 (optional)
  • Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) – 2 tbsp
  • Grated boiled potato – 1 small (optional for binding and softness)
  • Cumin seeds (jeera) – ½ tsp
  • Water – as needed to make a batter
  • Ghee or vrat-friendly oil – for cooking

✅ Optional Add-ins (if allowed in your vrat):

  • Grated lauki (bottle gourd)
  • Crushed peanuts or peanut flour (adds protein)
  • Grated ginger

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Batter:
    • In a mixing bowl, combine kuttu atta, sendha namak, cumin seeds, green chili, grated potato, and coriander leaves.
    • Slowly add water to make a smooth, pourable batter (like dosa batter). Avoid lumps.
  2. Heat the Tawa:
    • Heat a non-stick or iron tawa and lightly grease it with ghee or oil.
  3. Cook the Cheela:
    • Pour a ladle of batter and spread gently in a circular motion.
    • Cook on medium heat. Drizzle ghee/oil around the edges.
    • Flip after 2–3 minutes or when the bottom is golden brown.
    • Cook the other side until crisp and cooked through.
  4. Serve Hot:
    • Serve with vrat chutney like:
      • Coconut chutney (without mustard seeds)
      • Mint-peanut chutney
      • Plain curd (dahi)

💡 Tips:

  • Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes for better texture.
  • Add grated veggies (like lauki) for fiber and moisture.
  • Make small cheelas if the batter is delicate.

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.

🙏 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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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.