Last updated on September 25, 2025
Navratri is a wonderful time of devotion, self-discipline, and mindful eating. For those following a Keto diet, you can replace a few ingredients with keto alternatives to keep it tasty and festive. Here are some nutritious Navratri fasting foods that are wholesome and nourishing while keeping carbs in check.
1. Dahi Aloo
This is a simple, comforting dish made using boiled potatoes and cooked in a creamy curd-based gravy. To prepare Dahi Aloo, you need to peel boiled potatoes and cut them into cubes. After that, whisk fresh curd with mild spices and a pinch of sendha namak, then simmer the potatoes in this mixture for a few minutes until they’re well coated. This dish is perfect to provide energy without spiking your blood sugar level. Plus, it’s easy to digest and a perfect lunch or dinner option during your fasting days.
2. Millet Pongal
This is another wholesome, protein-rich alternative to your traditional rice dishes. However, to make it keto, you can replace millet with cauliflower rice for a porridge-like, low-carb dish. Further, cook it with low-carb veggies, like spinach, zucchini, and green beans. Further, temper with some ghee and mild spices, like black pepper and cumin. such as cumin and black pepper. This dish is comforting, filling, and perfect for breakfast or lunch to keep you energized while fasting.
3. Beetroot Salad
Nutrient-rich and refreshing beetroot salad lets you add natural sweetness to your regular fasting food. You need to chop fresh beetroot with carrots, cucumber, or other vegetables you like. Squeeze lemon juice in the mixture with a pinch of rock salt and 1 tsp roasted cumin powder. This salad not only hydrates, but also boosts energy, supports detox, and provides vital micronutrients.
4. Sabudana Poha
Sabudana Poha is an energy-packed, wholesome breakfast or snacking option. You have to soak sabudana (tapioca pearls) for 1-2 hours until soft and drain. Sauté it gently with boiled potatoes, peanuts, and green chilies in ghee. Add a pinch of sendha namak and also squeeze lemon juice in it for a refreshing flavour. This fish is filling, easy to digest, and energy-boosting throughout the day.
5. Kuttu Dosa
This is a classic fasting favorite, as it’s easy, quick, and tasty. To prepare Kuttu Dosa, make a smooth batter by mixing (buckwheat) flour with chopped green chilies, water, and sendha namak. Add batter onto a hot non-stick pan and cook to make crispy dosa. Enjoy it with chutney or curd, as you like. It’s a light, satisfying meal to satisfy your cravings for traditional dishes.
6. Millet Khichdi
This is another nourishing, light alternative to regular rice khichdi. Millets are easy to digest and keep you full for a long time. Cook millets with vegetables, like beans, carrots, and peas. Add mild spices with some sendha namal. Temper spices in ghee before adding the ingredients, cook, and serve with ghee for added flavor and nourishment. This dish is perfect as a light lunch or dinner option while preventing fatigue during fasting.
7. Sweet Potato Chaat
Sweet potato chaat is a satisfying, tasty snack for Navratri fasting. You need to boil sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, and toss with some lemon juice, rock salt, and chopped green chilies. This chaat is super easy to prepare, full of flavor, and keeps you energized all day long. Perfect for your mid-morning or evening snacking.
8. Kuttu Paratha
Kuttu Paratha is a versatile meal to enjoy during fasting. Pair it with curd or aloo sabzi for a hearty lunch or dinner during Navratri. Prepare a dough with kuttu flour, water, and a pinch of sendha namak. Roll into small round discs and cook in a hot pan using ghee until they turn crispy and golden brown. This yummy paratha keeps you full, satisfies cravings for traditional paratha, and provides steady energy while fasting.
9. Makhana Stir-Fry
Makhana (roasted fox nuts) are great, crunchy, and light snacks when fasting. You need to roast the nuts in ghee until they turn crisp, and also season with rock salt and black pepper. If you like, you may add a pinch of chaat masala for added flavor. This protein-rich snack is easy to prepare and perfect to enjoy in the evening with your tea or as it is. Or can also have it as a mid-day snack for a quick energy boost.
All these nine recipes ensure your body stays active, light, and full of energy while honoring Navratri traditions. Fasting doesn’t mean staying away from food or going off track from your healthy diet. With these low-carb, nutrient-rich meals, you can enjoy festivities in full enthusiasm along with your happy, healthy body.
Stay light, stay vibrant, stay healthy this Navratri!
