Browse through my list of recipes that can be prepared for vrat/upwas. Find mains, sides, breads and desserts that are suitable for the Hindu fasting season such as Navratri, Mahashivratri or Ekadashi.
You'll find both simple/everyday and indulgent recipes that fit any occasion.
Note: This post is continually updated to include the latest and greatest recipes!
This is my family's tried and (tasted) collection of the best upwas recipes. Even though I don't fast, we always make a point to enjoy these delicious farali recipes.
All recipes are eggless, free from onion garlic, wheat products, pulses, lentils and legumes.
Main Dishes
These mains will form the centrepiece of your vrat thali.
Farali Potato Curry
This Farali Potato Curry recipe is prepared with potatoes cooked in a smooth peanut and tomato sauce.
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Farali Dum Aloo (No Onion Garlic Recipe)
In Farali Dum Aloo, baby potatoes are simmered in a spiced tomato gravy. This dish is prepared without onion and garlic so can be eaten on Hindu fasting days.
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Farali Shakarkandi Bateta nu Shaak
This farali sweet potato and potato shaak is made with white-fleshed sweet potatoes and regular potatoes. The shaak is gently spiced and finished with roasted peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut for a nutty, slightly sweet flavour.
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Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana khichdi or sago khichdi is ideal for any hindu fasting, vrat or breakfast.
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Farali Ratalu (Kand Sabji)
Farali Ratalu or kand sabji AKA Spicy Purple Yam and Peanut Stir-fry is definitely a strong contender in the race of fasting food. This delicious sabji is prepared with a few basic spices and herbs and is ready to eat within minutes.
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Farali Potato Peanut Bhaji
Make my easy Gujarati style farali bateta for your next fasting day. This wrat aloo peanut sabzi is made with boiled potatoes, basic spices and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts.
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Farali Mogo Peanut Bhaji Stir-fry
Boiled cassava is stir fried with fresh ginger and chillies and generously topped with fresh coriander and toasted peanuts. Suitable for fasting.
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Sides
Farali Kadhi (Rajgira Kadhi)
Farali Kadhi is an ideal recipe to prepare on a fasting day such as Mahashivratri, Navratri or Ekadashi. It is an easy and straightforward recipe made with rajgira flour.
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Moraiyo Recipe (Samo Khichdi)
Moraiyo khichdi or samo khichdi is an Indian fasting recipe made with gluten-free barnyard millet. Perfect in a thali with other vrat/fasting recipes.
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Snacks
Farali Chevdo
Farali Chevdo is a crunchy snack consumed during Hindu fasts or vrat/upwas. Potato sticks, nuts, sugar and black pepper combine to create an irresistible sweet and salty flavour.
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Plain Mogo Chips
Here is my family's recipe for East African style plain mogo chips. Cooked mogo chips are simply tossed in red chilli powder, lemon juice and salt then served with imli khajur chutney. I've included deep-fried, air fryer and oven baked options using frozen cassava.
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FARALI SABUDANA VADA CHAAT
This easy and delicious sabudana vada chaat is packed with flavours and textures and ideal for fasting days.
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CRISPY GUJARATI SABUDANA VADA
hese vegan, gluten-free sabudana vada or tapioca fritters are so hard to resist, they are sinful though!
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Farali Pattice (Buff Vada)
Buff Vada or Farali Pattice is a Gujarati recipe, that is mostly consumed during the fasts (vrat). These easy snack prepared with coconut and dry fruit filling and mashed potato. This fasting recipe best to serve with Dahi Chutney.
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Farali Muthiya
These farali muthiya are made with dudhi and a mix of farali flours. Perfect for a filling meal on Hindu fasting days.
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Breads
Kuttu Ki Puri
Kuttu ki Puri is a deep fried Indian bread made with buckwheat flour and can be eaten during Hindu fasts or vrat.
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Farali Thepla
These soft farali dudhi thepla are made with farali flour, grated bottle gourd and peanut powder. Perfect for Hindu fasting.
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Drinks
These drinks are gently sweet and will power you through the day.
Saffron Milk (Kesar Milk)
This Saffron Milk Recipe, also known as Kesar Doodh, is a sweet drink made with saffron infused milk. Indian Kesar Milk is made with simple ingredients.
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Badam Milk
Badam Milk is a sweet Indian drink made with almonds, sugar, saffron and cardamom.
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Sweet Lassi Recipe
This sweet lassi recipe is made from 3 basic ingredients: yogurt, milk and sugar, and can be ready within minutes.
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Cardamom Chai (Elaichi Chai)
Cardamom Chai or Elaichi Chai is a refreshing Indian tea made with black tea, milk, freshly crushed cardamom and sugar.
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Tropical Smoothie
This Tropical Smoothie recipe is a refreshing blend of mango, banana, pineapple, orange juice and creamy coconut milk.
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Fresh Pineapple Juice Recipe
I love this fresh pineapple juice as a refreshing summertime drink. This homemade juice is made with fresh pineapple and has the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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Desserts
Rajgira Halwa Without Milk
Rajgira Halwa Without Milk is a delicious Indian sweet recipe prepared with Rajgira (Amaranth) flour. Ideal for vrat/upvas or navratri fasting.
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RAJGIRA/RAJGRO HALWA /SHEERO/SIRO
A delicious and rich gluten-free dessert recipe served for the fasting season of Navratri, Shravan Maas or Ekadashi.
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Singhare ka Halwa
Prepare this easy Singhare ka Halwa or water chestnut flour halwa for any Indian fasting festivals. It is made with basic ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.
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Coconut Barfi
Coconut Barfi is an easy Indian sweet that is made with desiccated coconut, milk, sugar and khoya. It is prepared during the festive season or other special occasions. This coconut barfi recipe is guaranteed to give you moist, soft and perfectly set barfi.
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Dodha Barfi
Dodha Barfi has a soft, grainy texture and is made with gently roasted mawa and a simple sugar syrup.
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Instant Kalakand with Ricotta Cheese
Instant Kalakand is made with just 2 main ingredients - ricotta cheese and condensed milk. Follow this quick and easy kalakand recipe for the festive season that can be made on the stove top or microwave.
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Mango Peda
Soft and delicious Mango peda or aam peda made with mango puree and milk powder is a delectable treat for any festive occasion or edible gift. An exotic flavourful Indian dessert that can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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Coconut Almond Ladoo
Say hello to my Coconut Almond Ladoo - a beautiful Indian milk sweet made with almond flour, milk and sugar. I use coconut flour instead of desiccated coconut so they're extra soft and not sticky.
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Makhana Kheer
Makhana kheer is a creamy Indian milk dessert made with foxnut seeds, milk and sugar. Flavoured simply with cardamom and saffron, it’s classic and comforting. Simple to make, yet perfect for vrat or fasting.
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cookwithrenu says
OMG, what. Collection for this fasting season. I am hungry just seeing your pics. Bookmarking your link
Lathiya says
Oh my Jagruti...if this is what you are making suiting fasting days...I can fast all day at your home...loving all esothat mango Vasan coconut ladoo
Praneetha says
I just can't stop drooling over these pictures! My god, what a collection, Jagruti. This is seriously commendable. I will definitely try these recipes sometime.
code2cook says
beautiful collection of vrat ka khana. These days fasting is actually feasting. liked this amarnath donut. Great share.
Sasmita says
OMG !!! WHat a tremendous collection of festive dishes !!! Love each one here... Perfect share for current days 🙂
jayashree says
Lovely collection of farali recipes Jagruti. Bookmarking for reference
Pavani says
Wow, looking at your pictures I am drooling over them. Awesome recipes for the Navratri.
Mayuri Patel says
When we're fasting, not suppose to have food in our head all the time but looking at all your preparations, just can't stop drooling and feeling hungry. Awesome collection.
Padma says
Oh My Gosh!! Drooling over each and every recipe....The pics are looking gorgeous....fabulous compilation of recipes, will be very useful for Navratri!!
Soma Mukherjee says
What a lovely collection of fasting recipes each one is just too tempting, this will be so helpful for all the fasting season coming up.
Meghna. says
Awesome collection of Vrat kaa khana, I will pass it to my friends who fast and observe Navratri. We Bengalis are knee deep in Non-veg food during the Durga Puja, we celebrate the goddess with food...Lol!
Poonam Bachhav says
I am drooling over the pictures Jagruti ! Such a fabulous compilation of delectables farali treats you have created..would love to try some of them for sure..bookm bookma them.
Vanitha says
Oh my!!! With a gorgeous, tasty, scrumptious and super delicious collection like this, I can eat vrat ka khana every day!!! Bookmarking this to make again and again!