Vrat / Upavas Recipes

Hindu holy month of Shraavan marks the beginning of festivities. As a child, I used to see my Mom perform a special Choodi Pooja on Fridays and Sundays of Shraavan. Even now, I call Mom asking how this is done, how do I do that and stuff. Such family traditions and rituals make me feel myself closer to my roots. For such saatvik celebrations, I cook my Mom's Upavas recipes. Hope you guys will like them too. 

Savory Recipes for Vrat / Upavas

• Batatyacha Kees
• Sabudana (Sago) Khichdi or Pilaf
• Sabudane Wade or Sago Cutlets
• Sabudana Thaalipith or Sago Pancakes
• Crunchy Munchy Sabudana Chivda
• Sago Pilaf with Sweet Potatoes (Ratali)

Sweet Recipes for Vrat/Upavas

• Aamras Puri
• Aamrakhand
• Antina Unde
• Badam Katli / Almond Barfi
• Basundi
• Kaju Katli (Cashew Fudge)
• Kaju Pista Badam Roll
• Kalakand
• Microwave Badam (Almond) Burfi
• Microwave Coconut Burfi
• Microwave Doodh Pedha (using Milk Powder)
• Microwave Khajur (Dates) and Nuts Barfi / Roll
• Microwave Mango Kalakand
• Microwave Ricotta Cheese Kalakand
• Nariyal (Coconut) Burfi
• Sago Payasam or Kheer
• Rasgulla
• Rasmalai
• Ricotta Cheese Pedha
• Ricotta Cheese Rasmalai (Baked)
• Shenga Chikki or Peanut Brittle
• Shikran or Kele Ashale
• Shrikhand