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                     On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, Hindu devotees  observe Shivratri Vrat or Upvaas or fast...Devotees observe a strict fast on  Mahashivaratri. They do not consume anything other than the diet formulated especially for the occasion.Some devotees observe nirahar vrat( meaning not eating food and  drinking even beverages like tea, milk or even water).
                    While some people who can't keep nirahar vrat eat a diet which is without anything made with rice, pulses or wheat. The devotees may eat fruits and drink tea, milk or coffee during the fast, if they have not observed nirahar vrat (fasting without the consumption of any form of food).

                        Those who fast, diligently follow the set rules as to what can be eaten and what should not be eaten. The food taken during mid-day consists of non-cereal preparations made without using onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder,rai etc. Instead ingredients such as cumin seeds, rock salt and chillies are used.  The sweets can be of milk without the use of lentils .  No meal is taken during the night. After a night long worship of the Lingam, the fast is broken the next morning.

Sendha namak (rock salt) is used to prepare the food for the fast.

 33 Awesome  recipes for Maha Shivaratri  Festival. The collection includes Fasting or vrat snack recipes, desserts, healthy beverages and filling meal recipes. So, celebrate the festival of Maha Shivaratri and enjoy your day of fasting with our special recipes for Maha Shivaratri fasting.

Some families follow a very restricted diet and do not consume red chilli powder ,groundnut powder also .Please leave them out and follow your family vrat guidelines.

Here are some recipes that are suitable for Maha Shivaratri celebrations and which you can prepare easily during the occasion.
 

Vrat Ke Chawal	Rajgira Poori	Aloo Tikki

Coconut Burfi /Nariyal Burfi	Sweet Potato Fries	Dahiwale Aloo

Coconut Chutney	Sukhi Arbi	Vrat wale aloo / Potato Curry

Sweet Potato Halwa	Thandai	Bottle Gourd Halwa / Lauki Halwa

Sabudana Khichadi	Sabudana Vada	Sabudana Thalipeeth

Kuttu Ki Puri	Jeera Aloo	Peanut Curd Chutney

Apple Halwa	Guava Halwa / Peru Halwa	Papaya Halwa

Sago /Sabudana Ladoo	Sago Kheer / Sabudana Kheer	Peanut Ladoo

Apple Banana Shake	Badam Milk	Apricot Almond Delight

Strawberry Lassi	Strawberry Smoothie	Orange  Sweet Lime Juice

Paneer Kheer	Shrikhand	Milky Fruit Salad

Sweet potato fries is one of the  popular Indian crunchy snacks recipe for fasting, which peoples oftenly prepare at the time of festivals like Navratri ,Maha shiva ratri ,Ekadashi etc. It is very simple and easy to make. They look similar to french fries but taste is different. Kids will love it.
These fries are perfect to munch with tea also.Try this out yummy Sweet potato fries.

Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2
Recipe Category: Snacks / Fasting

 Ingredients :-

   Sweet Potatoes //Yam /Ratale/Chilkada Dumpa/sakkaravalli kizhangu -2 medium size
   Oil -for deep frying
   Paprika or chilli powder as needed
   Rock Salt  or sendha namak as needed
   Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp


  Method:-

1) Wash, peel and cut Sweet Potatoes to desired size and shape or like french fries.Put them immediately in water to avoid blackening.



2) Avoid cutting very thin slices.
3) Boil water in a bowl and add the salt then add  sweet potato wedges in it for few minutes.


4) The wedges need to be soft or half cooked.Make sure they are not overcooked or falling apart.
5) Once done drain the water and pat dry sweet potatoes with clean towel  or paper towel.


6) Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying, make sure that oil should be  hot or you can shallow fry also.
7) Put the wedges in oil, fry them until become golden brown, crispy and tender.


8) Now take them out in a tissue paper so the excess oil absorbs.



9) After frying all the fries take them in a bowl .
10)While the fries are still hot add salt ,cumin powder ,red chilli powder .
11) Toss to coat spices evenly and enjoy the yummy fries.
12) You can have this with fasting chutney like basil chutney or coriander chutney or any other of your choice or as itself also.




Variations - 1) If not for fasting You can add any dry herbs of your choice. You can add garam masala, Amchur powder ,Citric Acid, Chaat masala and make sweet potato fries .
2) You can add salt and pepper powder alone for a simpler version.

Tips:-

Sweet potato wedges should not be too thick as they will not get cooked ,nor too thin as they will get burnt.

Fasting Rules may Vary from one family to another.So check before trying any Fasting Recipe from the Website.

 
Dahi Wale Aloo is Vrat or fasting main course recipe. Dahi wale is easy to make and tasty to eat. It is a simple curry made from potatoes and yogurt.

If not making for fast, then you can spice it up more and serve with rice, phulkas,chapatis,jeera rice etc.

Preparation Time - 20 mins
Cooking Time - 8 mins
Course -Main / Vrat Ka Khana /Fasting
Cuisine- Indian
Serves - 4-5

Ingredients :-
Fresh curds /dahi / yogurt - 1 cup (whisked)
Potatoes / Aloo – 6 boiled (250 grams)
Green chillies– 2 to 3 (finely minced or paste)
Cumin seeds / Jeera – ½ tsp
Coriander powder – ½ tsp
Red chilly powder – ¼ tsp or less
Sendha Namak / Rock Salt – 1 tsp or to taste
Green coriander – 2 to 3 tbsp (finely chopped)
water - 1 cup ( add more if required)
oil /ghee - 2 tbsps
Turmeric -1/4 tsp (Don't add if making for fast /vrat)

Method:-

1) First wash and  Pressure cook the potatoes.


2) Then peel the boiled potatoes. Crumble the potato with your hands. You can also chop if you want.
3)  Now heat 2 tbsp oil in and pan and add cumin seeds to it.



4)  When the cumin seeds splutter add chopped green chilies or chilies paste to it. Saute for a minute .


5) Add the crumbled potatoes to it. Saute well.
6) Add coriander powder, turmeric powder ,Red chilly powder to it.
7) Stir well and keep stirring until the potatoes are coated well with the spices. Keep mixing for up to 1 to 2 minutes.

8) Now add 1.5 cups of water to the aloo mixture.


9)  Cover the pan and let it simmer for few minutes.


10) After you see gentle boil in the gravy, slow the flame and add whisked curd to it and stirring constantly.
11) When the gravy boils again, add rock salt or Sendha Namak and let it cook for 3 to 4 more minutes till gravy becomes thick. Switch off the stove.


12) Sabzi is ready now garnish with chopped green coriander . Mix well.
13) Transfer dahi aloo to a serving bowl.

Serving Suggestions :- If making this Dahi wale Aloo for vrat or fasting it can be served with Singhare Ki Puri , Rajgira Puri , Kuttu Ki Puri , Rajgira ka Paratha , Kuttu Ka Paratha.

If Serving on regular days then it can be served with Chapatis ,Phulkas ,Parathas ,Rice, Jeera Rice , Puri

Tips:-

 1) When the gravy starts simmering, add curd to it in small parts and keep stirring continuously so that the curd don't curdle.
  2) Keep the curd outside for half an hour prior before bringing it in use. This brings the curd to normal temperature if placed in refrigerator. Then whisk the curd well and use.
3) If you are making this curry for regular use not for vrat then you can spice up this curry with hing,turmeric powder,ginger etc.

Fasting Rules may Vary from one family to another.So check before trying any Fasting Recipe from the Website.