The Indian cuisines are famous for
their variety and special Navratri cuisine are a part of the multitude
of culinary delights. Since in most of the communities, people observe
fast during Navratri and eat only one meal a day at sunset, the Navratri
meal has special courses and is strictly vegetarian. Even onion and
garlic are not allowed due to their foul smell. Specific ingredients and
vegetables are used that may vary from region to region.
Spices are restricted to red chillies, turmeric and cumin seeds and
only rock salt can be used. However, one can eat milk, curd, fruits and
nuts.
Here are some of the recepies that you can use during Navratri. Great
care have been taken to ensure that the ingredients being specified here
are in consistency with the allowed spices for the fasts. Yet as this
also varies from region to region special care should be taken.