5 easy to make fasting recipes for Sawan Somwar

Sabudana Khichdi: Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, green chilies, and diced potatoes. Once potatoes are soft, add soaked sabudana pearls, peanuts, and rock salt. Cook until translucent, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot.

Kuttu Ki Puri: Mix kuttu atta (buckwheat flour) with boiled and mashed potatoes, sendha namak (rock salt), and water to form a dough. Roll out small puris and deep fry until golden brown. Serve with yogurt or any fasting curry.

Aloo Jeera: Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté until they splutter. Add boiled and cubed potatoes, sendha namak, red chili powder, and cook until the potatoes are crispy. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve as a side dish.

Singhare ke Atte ka Halwa: Roast singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour) in ghee until golden brown and aromatic. Add water, sugar or jaggery, and cook until it thickens. Garnish with nuts and serve warm.

Vratwale Paneer: Heat ghee in a pan, add cubed paneer, sendha namak, black pepper, and saute until paneer is golden. Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with kuttu ki puri or singhare ke atte ka halwa.