News India Live, Digital Desk: Chaitra Navratri is starting from 19 March 2026. During this holy fast of 9 days, people often get bored of eating the same Sabudana Khichdi. If you want to try something new and tasty this time, then we have brought for you 5 such recipes of fruit food, which are very easy to make and are also excellent in taste. 1. Makhana Cashew Shahi Kheer Makhana Kheer is the best option for instant energy during fasting. How to make: Fry the makhanas in ghee and grind them coarsely. Add it to boiling milk and cook until it thickens. Top with saffron, cardamom and lots of roasted cashews. This kheer is not only delicious but is also rich in calcium.2. Crispy Sabudana Vada (Without Much Oil) Sabudana Vada is everyone’s favourite, but many people avoid it because of the oil. Tip: Add boiled potatoes, peanut powder, green chilli and rock salt to the soaked sago. Make small vadas and fry them in air fryer or appam maker with less oil till they turn golden. Serve it with curd chutney.3. Buckwheat flour puris and spicy cumin potatoes This is the most traditional and filling food of Navratri. Pro tip: While kneading the buckwheat flour, mash some boiled potatoes in it, this makes the puris soft. With this, the combination of cumin potatoes with rock salt and black pepper tastes best.4. ‘Shahi Pulao’ of Sama Rice Sama rice (Moraiyo) is the best replacement of grains in the fast. Recipe: Heat ghee in the cooker, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, finely chopped potatoes, carrots and peanuts. Add sama rice, add as much water as required and take a whistle. Your nutritious fruit pulao is ready.5. Raw Banana Kebabs: If you want to eat something crispy and snack like, then definitely try Raw Banana Kebabs. Method: Boil raw banana and mash it. Add rock salt, black pepper, ginger and a little water chestnut flour to it. Shape into tikkis and shallow fry on the pan. This is a great snack with tea.