Wholesome millet recipes to relish during Navratri fasting

New Delhi: Fun, enthusiasm and devotion are in the air as people are revelling in the celebration of Navratri 2025 that started on September 22. Along with the joyous and devotional fervour comes the fun of making fast-friendly dishes that are comforting as well as healthy. Fasting during the nine days doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. Try delicious millet dishes this festive season, as these are emerging as the go-to ingredient for both flavour and health. Rich with nutrition, easy to digest, and versatile to cook with, millet-based dishes make for ideal companions during puja and fasting rituals.

Whether you make light and fluffy dosas or hearty, wholesome meals, these recipes add variety to your Navratri platter while keeping them suitable for vrat. This Navratri 2025, we bring you two delicious millet meals, such as millet dosa and barnyard millet recipe, which will balance tradition with a modern twist. Try these simple yet flavourful dishes and make your Navratri thali not just sacred, but also satisfying.

Here are the recipes of two millet dishes to keep you healthy and satisfied during Navratri 2025 fasting.

Millet dosa ingredients

Cooking method

1. Blend the millet dosa mix with water in a bowl. Whisk it properly to ensure there are no lumps, creating a smooth batter.

2. Put a non-stick pan on medium heat. Once hot, lightly grease the surface with ghee or oil.

3. Now, pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan. Spread it thinly in circular motion using the back of the ladle.

4. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges lift slightly, then flip the dosa and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

5. If the dosa turns crispy and golden brown, remove it from the pan. Serve hot with chutney appropriate for fasting.

Barnyard millet pudding ingredients

Cooking method

1. Rinse barnyard millet under cold water. Soak the millet in water for 30 minutes to enhance its texture.

2. Put the soaked millet and 2 cups of milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the millet is tender and the mixture thickens.

3. Mix half a cup of jaggery powder as per the taste and let it melt completely, creating a sweet, aromatic blend.

4. Mix in 1/4 cup of chopped almonds and 1/4 cup of raisins for a delightful crunch and chewy texture.

5. Add 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder for a depth of flavour. Garnish with a pinch of saffron strands, infusing a subtle richness to the pudding.

6. Let the pudding simmer for another 5-7 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

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7. Spoon the pudding into bowls and savour the fusion of health and sweetness.

With these two fast-friendly millet recipes, celebrate Navratri 2025 with pure devotion and joy. Happy Navratri 2025!