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Ashtami thali is a simple and easy satvik thali that is usually prepared on the eighth day (Ashtami) or ninth ( Navmi) day of Navratri. It does not have any onion and garlic. It is a simple thali, but simply a comforting and heavenly meal.

Navratri Ashtami /NavamiThali in a steel plate, with puri, halwa, channa, and aloo sabji. Seen in the background is rose candle holder and some flowers.
Navratri Ashtami /NavamiThali

What is in Ashtami Thali?

Typically, the thali would consist of Sooji Halwa, Puri, and Kale Sukhe chana. Aloo Saag and Bedai are also added most of the time and in my house, we do make it.

Enjoying this Ashtami thali, just brings all the memories and I thoroughly enjoy this every time we make it. We do celebrate Navratri 2 times a year. One is the Chaitra Navratri which starts on Gudi Padwa and also marks the beginning of the new year for Hindus. The other is the most popular sharad Navratri which is before Diwali.

Growing up, I have loads of memories of this Ashtami puja as we celebrated Navratri and Ashtami. I too make the thali on Ashtami and we enjoy this as a family. I have done this for 2-3 years. Now I just make it for my family, as not all young kids like to have it and I do not like to waste food.

I have another fasting or vrat thali on my blog. It is not Ashtami or Navami thali but thali for Indian fasts.

Navratri Ashtami /NavamiThali in a steel plate, with puri, halwa, channa, and aloo sabji. Seen in the background is rose candle holder and some flowers.
Navratri Ashtami /NavamiThali

So here are the recipes for Ashtami or Bhog Thali

Poori (How to make crispy fluffy puri?)
Learn how to make crispy fluffy puri. The pooris are unleavened deep-fried flatbread crisp on the outside and soft inside.
Check out this recipe
Soft, Crispy and fluffy sada puri.
Sukhe Kala Chana (Ashtami Prasad)
Sukhe Kala Chana is a protein-rich filling side, typically enjoyed as bhog or prasad for Navratri. It can be enjoyed as a post-workout snack, salad or meal.
Check out this recipe
Sukhe Kale Chana is served in a white bowl. Some flowers are seen in the background
Rava | Sooji Halwa (Indian Semolina Pudding)
Rava or Sooji Halwa or Sheera, is a traditional Indian dessert made using ghee, rava (Semolina), and Sugar. A must during festivals or special occasions or pooja.
Check out this recipe
Close up look of Rava or Sooji Halwa or Sheera
Mathura Ke Dubki wale Aloo (Aloo Saag/Sabji)
Aloo saag/sabji or Mathura Ke Dubki wale Aloo is a simple yet flavourful, tasty and spicy no onion no garlic vegan curry made using potatoes.
Check out this recipe
Aloo saag/sabji or Mathura Ke Dubki wale Aloo is a simple yet flavourful, tasty and spicy no onion no garlic vegan curry made using potatoes.
Bedai (Urad Dal Stuffed Crispy Puri)
Bedai is a crispy puri stuffed with spicy urad dal filling, served along with Mathura ke Dubki wale Aloo for breakfast or lunch.
Check out this recipe
A close up look of an open piece of crispy bedai with stuffed urad dal. In the background are some more puris
Missi Puri | Besan Ki Masala Puri
Missi Puri or Besan Ki Masala Puri is a North Indian style Puri made using a combination of wheat flour, gram flour (Besan) and a few spices.
Check out this recipe
Pooris arranged in a plate
Navratri Ashtami /NavamiThali in a steel plate, with puri, halwa, channa, and aloo sabji. Seen in the background is rose candle holder and some flowers.
Navratri Ashtami /NavamiThali

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