5 Delightful Navratri 2023 Platter Items to Try This Dwitiya

Navratri, a nine-night celebration honoring the goddess Durga, is one of India's liveliest and most awaited festivals. Navratri 2023 will be marked by fasting and worshiping in addition to the dance and fancy dressing up at Dussehra. Many will be practicing fasting to cleanse the body and soul during Navratri 2023 by avoiding grains, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol. 

Despite the fasting, this festival is also the time to enjoy various delectable fasting foods. Dwitiya counts as the second day of Navratri Festivities. For Navratri 2023, it falls on the 16th of October. On Dwitiya, devotees gather to worship Devi Brahmacharini.

What to Include in Your Thali for Navratri 2023?

Rajgira Paratha Platter

Rajgira Paratha Platter gives traditional fasting food a pleasant twist. It combines mashed sweet potatoes' sweetness with amaranth flour's nutty flavors.  

When paired with a fragrant pumpkin or Lauki (bottle gourd) curry, these soft and savory parathas are ideal for the Navratri fast and make for a filling and healthy dinner. During Navratri 2023, savor the wholesome goodness of this plate.

Ingredients

• Rajgira atta (amaranth flour)
• Boiled and mashed sweet potatoes
• Sendha namak (rock salt)
• Green chillies
• Ghee 

How to Make It

• Mix Rajgira atta with mashed sweet potatoes, rock salt, and green chilies to form a soft, pliable dough. 
• Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into round parathas.
• Cook the parathas on a griddle until they turn golden brown.
• Serve the Rajgira parathas with pumpkin or Lauki (bottle gourd) curry.

Kachhe Kele Ki Tikki 

The Kacche Kele Ki Tikki Platter presents a unique blend of flavors, utilizing raw bananas to create a delightful and crispy snack perfect for Navratri 2023. 

These tikkis, seasoned with rock salt and green chilies, offer a pleasant balance of textures, making them a great accompaniment to a refreshing mint chutney. Savor the crispy goodness of these tikkis during Navratri 2023. 

Ingredients

• Raw bananas
• Sendha namak (rock salt)
• Green chillies
• Fresh coriander
• Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)

How to Make It

• Boil and mash the raw bananas.
• Add rock salt, green chilies, fresh coriander, and Singhara atta to form a firm dough.
• Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into tikkis.
• Shallow fry the tikkis until they are crisp and golden brown.
• Serve the Kacche Kele Ki Tikkis with mint chutney.

Vrat Wale Paneer Kofta 

The delicate paneer koftas in Vrat Wale Kofta Paneer are made with Singhara atta and are rock salt-seasoned for a distinct, fasting-friendly flavor. Make some kachoris to go along with this, and you can have the perfect vegetarian platter for Navratri 2023. 

A delicious Navratri dish, these koftas are tenderly presented in a creamy yogurt sauce and topped with fresh mint leaves and cumin seeds. During Navratri 2023, savor the deliciousness of Vrat Wale Kofta Paneer.

Ingredients

• Paneer (cottage cheese)
• Sendha namak (rock salt)
• Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)
• Yogurt
• Fresh mint leaves
• Cumin seeds

How to Make It

• Grate or crumble the paneer and mix it with rock salt and Singhara atta to form small koftas.
• Deep fry the koftas until they are golden brown.
• In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt and add rock salt.
• Serve the koftas with yogurt and garnish with fresh mint leaves and a tempering of cumin seeds.

Dahi Puri Chaat 

A delicious Navratri fasting dish called "Dahi Puri" blends crispy Singhara atta puris with creamy yogurt filling and sweet tamarind chutney to create contrasting flavors. 

This zesty and filling snack is given a refreshing touch by the fresh mint garnish. Throughout Navratri 2023, savor the delicate and delicious balance of Dahi Puri.

Ingredients

• Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)
• Boiled and mashed potatoes
• Sendha namak (rock salt)
• Curd (yogurt)
• Sweet tamarind chutney
• Fresh mint leaves

How to Make It

• Prepare small puris using Singhara atta and boiled potatoes.
• Fill the puris with yogurt, sweet tamarind chutney, and rock salt.
• Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
• Serve a plate of Dahi Puri for a delightful, tangy treat.

Singhara Atta Halwa  

The delicious Indian delicacy Singhara Atta Halwa is produced by toasting water chestnut flour in ghee until it turns brown and fragrant. 

This halwa, which is sweetened with sugar or jaggery and topped with chopped almonds, delivers the ideal balance of flavors and textures. Indulge in some rich, nutty Singhara Atta Halwa as a delicious treat for Navratri 2023.

Ingredients

• Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)
• Ghee 
• Sugar or jaggery
• Almonds and cashews (for garnish)
• Sendha namak (rock salt)

How to Make It

• Heat ghee in a pan and add Singhara atta. Roast it until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
• Mix well with sugar or jaggery and a pinch of rock salt.
• Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
• Garnish with chopped almonds and cashews.
• Serve the Singhara Atta Halwa with plain yogurt or Vrat Wale Kofte for a delightful Navratri 2023  platter.

Make This Sharad Navratri 2023 Dwitiya All About Satvic Platters

Navratri 2023 is a time for celebration, fasting, and devotion. During Dwitiya and the nine-day holiday, your family can savor a delicious selection of foods from these Sharad Navratri fasting platters. Each plate is specifically created to follow the fasting regulations and provide a varied and delightful dining experience. 

Prepare these Navratri 2023 dishes to make this event a pleasure for the taste senses as well as the soul. During this auspicious Navratri 2023 season, may the blessings of the goddess Durga be upon you and your loved ones.

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