Here’s a collection of 6 light and tasty vrat-friendly snacks that are quick to make and keep you energized through your Sawan Somwar fast:
🥔 1. Sabudana Khichdi Cups
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sabudana (soaked overnight)
- 1 boiled potato (chopped)
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts (crushed)
- 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
- Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste
- Ghee for greasing
Method:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Grease muffin moulds with ghee.
- Fill with sabudana mixture and lightly press.
- Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Serve warm with curd.
🍠 2. Sweet Potato Chaat
Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potatoes (boiled and cubed)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- Sendha namak to taste
Method:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Toss well and chill for 10 minutes.
- Serve cold as a refreshing snack.
🦉 3. Fruit & Nut Lassi
Ingredients:
- 1 cup thick curd
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 soaked dates (pitted)
- 1 pinch cardamom powder
Method:
- Blend all ingredients into a smooth lassi.
- Serve chilled with a sprinkle of dry fruit powder on top.
🧁 4. Paneer Tikki (No Fry)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated paneer
- 1 boiled potato (mashed)
- 1 green chilli (chopped)
- Sendha namak to taste
- Chopped coriander
Method:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Shape into small tikkis.
- Roast on a non-stick tawa or air-fry until golden.
🍌 5. Banana Coconut Rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp powdered dry fruits (almond, cashew)
Method:
- Slice banana into rounds.
- Roll each slice in dry fruit and coconut mix.
- Serve as a natural sweet treat.
🌰 6. Makhana Chivda
Ingredients:
- 1 cup makhana (fox nuts)
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1 tbsp grated dry coconut
- Sendha namak and pepper to taste
Method:
- Dry roast makhana till crisp.
- Add nuts, raisins, and coconut. Roast lightly.
- Mix in salt and pepper. Cool and store.
These simple and wholesome recipes will keep your vrat tasty, healthy, and satisfying – perfect for both morning and evening meals!
✅ All recipes are:
- Vrat-friendly (no onion, garlic, or regular salt)
- Light & digestible
- Easy to prep in under 15 mins
- Perfect for Sawan Mondays or any fasting day during the month.
