Phalahari Recipes (Fasting Recipes)

Handwa (phalahari)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Fermentation time: 6-7 hours. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Total time: 15 minutes. The pooja of ‘Devi Kushmanda’ is going on the fourth day of navratri in Durga pooja. This is very important day. This day’s pooja improves one’s health and strength. Jai Mata Di… Ingredients: For batter: Samba rice […]

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Phalahari Thali day 3

On the fourth day of Navratri, I prepared a simple yet flavourful thali that combines traditional tastes with a festive twist. The main dish was Sama Steamed Rice, a vrat-friendly substitute for regular rice, offering a light and fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with satvik curries. To complement the rice, I made Phalahari Kadhi, a

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Pomegranate-apple delight

Servings: 1 Preparation time: 3-4 minutes.. Blending time: 1 minutes. Total time: 5 minutes. Working in office in full time air-conditions, it is necessary to hydrate your body; for this it is universal truth to add extra water, fruits and vegetables in your diet. ‘Pomegranate and apple delight’ is one of the great source of

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Phalahari steamed samba rice

Servings: 1 Soaking time: 15-20 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Total time: 10 minutes. The “Chandraghanta” is the third form of nav Durga. The people who worshiped on this day are blessed with eternal strength and everlasting happiness. Ingredients: Samba rice: ½ cup Water: 1 cup Sendha namak (rock salt): ½ teaspoon Ghee (clarified butter):

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Phalahari kadhi/Karhi

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 17 minutes. The “Chandraghanta” is the third form of nav Durga. The people who worshiped on this day are blessed with eternal strength and everlasting happiness. Ingredients: For Karhi: Bottle gourd: 100-150 gm. Ginger: 2” pieces Green chilli: 2 no. Curd/yogurt: 1 cup

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