By Mehak Pal
Published Oct 13, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

Navratri 2023: 5 vrat-friendly desserts you should try

The festival of Sharad Navratri will begin on October 15 and will end on October 24, 2023. During this period, many people perform pujas and observe a vrat (fast) as a sign of their devotion

Here are five vrat friendly sweets you can try at home

Samak kheer

This delicious sweet dish is made with samak chawal, an ingredient that is often substituted for rice during Navratri. You can add dry fruits to it

Lauki ka halwa

Lauki ka halwa is made with lauki, milk, ghee, sugar and dry fruits. You can sweeten it with honey or grated jaggery

 Nariyal laddoo

Nariyal laddoo is a popular Indian sweet that is made with grated coconut, khoya, dry fruits, condensed milk and ghee 

Sabudana kheer

Sabudana kheer is a delicious must-have dessert during Navratri. It is made with sabudana pearls, cardamom powder, saffron, milk, and sugar

Potato halwa

A thick pudding made with potatoes with loads of ghee and dry fruits. Garnish it with a few strands of kesar while serving