Here are 7 easy Navratri recipes perfect for first-time fasting.

Banana Walnut Smoothie, blend bananas, milk, honey, and walnuts for a nutritious, quick fasting drink.

Sabudana Khichdi, soak sabudana, then cook with peanuts, green chilies, and cumin for a light, filling dish.

Singhara Halwa, a rich, energy-boosting halwa made with singhara flour, ghee, and jaggery.

Makhana Kheer, roasted fox nuts cooked in milk with sugar and cardamom for a delicious dessert.

Vrat Aloo Curry, a simple curry with boiled potatoes, sendha namak, and a light tomato-based gravy.

Samak Rice Pulao, a nutritious pulao made with barnyard millet, veggies, and mild spices.

Kuttu Roti, make soft rotis using buckwheat flour and mashed potatoes, served with yogurt.