Navratri 2026: Traditional and Innovative Fasting Foods Highlight Festival Menus
As Navratri 2026 begins, devotees observe fasting with traditional and innovative vrat-friendly foods. Chef Ranveer Brar offers a millet-based masala dosa recipe with two chutneys, while Chef Shreya Agarwala shares a Gujarati Handvo made from samak rice and rajgira flour. In Lucknow, chefs present diverse fasting menus including regional thalis, fusion dishes like paneer tacos, and snacks such as sabudana katori chaat, blending tradition with creative culinary options for the nine-day festival.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 11 Oct, 07:09 pm. Other outlets followed.