Indian Fasting Recipes

Shrikhand is a traditional Indian sweet from the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. This Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand is a traditional recipe from my mom.

Farali Kutti ki Khichdi or Buckwheat Khichdi is a protein rich, healthy and gluten free khichdi made using Buckwheat groats.

Samak Rice Khichdi or Vrat ke Chawal or Farali Khichdi is quick and easy vrat or fasting recipes, which is gluten free and a healthy replacement of rice.

So for the letter J we are travelling today to Jamaica. Yes the country name starts with J and not the bread, but really could not get any with J, so thought of making this. Though my first shortlisted bread for the letter J, was Jordanian Shrak, but it has to be cooked on direct …

  After a month long break from BM, I am starting with this month with the theme of No Cook Dessert. So for the next 3 days you will be getting 3 different recipes which involve no cooking at all. To make the challenge more complicated or to make the dish healthier, I decided not …

Buckwheat Groats Pancakes aka Farali Kuttu ka Cheela are gluten free, quick and easy savory pancakes made with just 6 ingredients.

  Sabudana Vada also called ‘Sago Vada’ is a traditional deep fried snack from Maharashtra, India. It is generally served for breakfast or as a snack and often accompanied by some yogurt dip, green chutney or even eaten as a snack with hot chai (tea). This filling gluten free snack is also a good option …

  Raita is often used to describe a condiment of Indian Subcontinent made using dahi (Yogurt) along with raw or cooked vegetables. There are many different types of Raita’s and some very common like Boondi Raita. I make a quite of them like Pudina Raita, Potato Raita, Cucumber Raita etc. We can call raita a …

Sabudana Pancake aka Thalipeeth is a vegetarian and a gluten free guilt free pancake made using tapioca pearls and is perfect for Indian fasting season.