Nutralite Brings You the Best of Vrat & Sattvik Recipes
Let’s be real, the words “vrat ka khana” can sometimes bring a sigh. Visions of plain potatoes, repetitive sabudana, and meals that feel more like a duty than a delight. But what if we told you that it’s time to flip the script? Fasting food doesn’t have to be about limitation; it can be a brilliant opportunity to get creative in the kitchen with pure, wholesome ingredients. This is the true essence of sattvik food—meals that are clean, light, and positively brimming with flavour, all while honouring the principles of eating during a fast. It’s food that nourishes your body and spirit in equal measure. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and discover how to make your vrat recipes the most talked-about part of your fasting celebrations, whether it’s Navratri, Ekadashi, or any other auspicious occasion.
The Secret Weapon in Your Sattvik Pantry: Ghee
If there’s one ingredient that is the undisputed champion of authentic vrat cooking, it’s ghee. For generations, it’s been the cornerstone of festive and fasting food for a reason. It’s not just about tradition; it’s about pure culinary science. That rich, nutty aroma? It builds a foundational depth of flavour that makes you not even miss the absence of onion and garlic. Its high smoke point means you can achieve perfectly crispy, golden-brown singhare ke pakode or aloo chips without any burnt aftertaste. Plus, it’s traditionally considered deeply sattvic, pure, calming, and excellent for digestion. Cooking with ghee transforms the humble samak rice or kuttu ka atta into something truly special and soul-satisfying. It’s the golden thread that ties all your vrat dishes together with a touch of home-style luxury.
Building Your Flavour Toolkit: Nutralite’s Kitchen Helpers
Creating these incredible meals is so much easier when you have the right partners on your shelf. It all starts, of course, with a ghee you can trust. Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee is a fantastic choice for its consistent quality and that authentic, comforting aroma we all love. It’s perfect for everything from the initial tempering of cumin and rock salt to frying and finishing a dish.
Let’s Get Cooking: Two Showstopping Vrat Recipes
Ready to put this all into practice? Here are two detailed recipes that are sure to become new favourites in your home.
1. Creamy Samak Rice Pulao with a Twist
This one-pot wonder is the answer to a comforting, filling, and utterly delicious vrat meal. The secret to its creaminess? A surprising ingredient that works like a charm.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup samak rice, thoroughly washed and soaked for 20 minutes
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons raw peanuts
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- A sprig of fresh curry leaves
- Sendha namak (rock salt), to taste
- 2 tablespoons Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee
Instructions:
- Begin by heating the Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Then, add the green chilli and curry leaves, sautéing until fragrant.
- Toss in the diced potatoes and peanuts. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the potatoes just start to get a light golden edge.
- Drain the soaked samak rice and add it to the cooker. Stir gently to combine it with the potatoes and peanuts, toasting it for a minute.
- Now, pour in 2 cups of water. Add sendha namak to your taste. Stir in the ghee until dissolved. This is what will give the rice a beautiful, creamy texture. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 2 whistles on a medium flame.
- Let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and serve hot. Drizzle with an extra teaspoon of ghee for that final touch of flavour!
2. Zesty Makhana for Snacking
This is the perfect crunchy, spicy snack to have on hand for munching throughout the day. It’s ready in under 10 minutes and is far healthier than any packaged alternative.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups makhana (fox nuts)
- 1 tablespoon Nutralite Doodhshakti Pure Ghee
- Sendha namak, to taste
- A pinch of red chilli powder (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat the ghee in a large, wide pan over a low flame.
- Add the makhana and roast them, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until they become crisp. The low flame is key here to avoid burning.
- Sprinkle with sendha namak and a pinch of chilli powder if you like some heat.
- Spread them out on a plate to cool down completely. As they cool, they will become incredibly crunchy. Store in an airtight container—if they last that long!
Your Vrat Meals, Reimagined
As you can see, fasting is truly an opportunity to explore the incredible potential of pure, sattvik ingredients. It’s a chance to slow down, cook with intention, and create meals that are both deeply nourishing and wildly flavourful. With a little creativity and the right helpers from Nutralite, your vrat recipes can be a celebration of taste and well-being that everyone will look forward to.
