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# Vrat Ka Khana 3 Ways
## About
Fasting food or **vrat ka khana** is a type of food which are generally served or prepared during the religious or festival seasons as compared to the day-to-day meal. These are typically prepared with limited and chosen ingredients with rice, lentil, and grains strictly prohibited. Yet there are certain regular ingredients like potato, peanuts, and millet that can be used which are known for health benefits. Due to the nature of the fasting, only one or 2 meals are maximum allowed during the fasting, and hence using healthy and nutrient ingredients really helps to focus on the spiritual side of fasting.
However, these fasting foods or **vrat ka khana** are not limited to only fasting or religious occasions. These recipes are ideal if you are particularly looking for a healthier lifestyle option. Particularly if you plan to switch to vegetarian or vegan food options. With types of ingredients used for meat cooking, induces a lot of heat to the body and may not be suitable to focus on your goals. Also, it may be less healthy and maybe more fatty and salty in nature. Therefore, switching to these kinds of upwas ka nastha may be a healthier option.
## Step-by-step
firstly, in a pan take 1 cup sabudana and ½ cup peanut.
dry roast on medium flame until the peanut turns crunchy.
cool completely, and grind to a fine powder.
transfer the sabudana peanut powder to a large bowl.
add ¼ cup rajgira atta, 1 tsp cumin, 2 chilli, 2 tbsp coriander, and 2 tbsp coconut.
also add 1 potato, ¾ cup curd, and 1 tsp salt.
adding 1 cup water and mixing well forming a batter.
cover and rest for 10 minutes or until the sabudana is soaked well.
you can use the batter to make appe.
or you can steam in an idli plate for 10 minutes.
you can also make chilla by roasting it in pan.
finally, enjoy **Vrat Ka Khana** with chutney.
## Video
## Notes
* Firstly, make sure to cook on medium flame, or else the batter will not get cooked from the inside.
* Also, you can add grated carrots, or any vegetables to make it nutritious.
* Additionally, use rock salt (sendha namak) instead of regular salt as it is not allowed during fasting.
* Finally, **Vrat Ka Khana Recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/vrat-ka-khana-recipe-vrat-ka-nashta/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/vrat-ka-khana-recipe-vrat-ka-nashta/)
## About
Fasting food or **vrat ka khana** is a type of food which are generally served or prepared during the religious or festival seasons as compared to the day-to-day meal. These are typically prepared with limited and chosen ingredients with rice, lentil, and grains strictly prohibited. Yet there are certain regular ingredients like potato, peanuts, and millet that can be used which are known for health benefits. Due to the nature of the fasting, only one or 2 meals are maximum allowed during the fasting, and hence using healthy and nutrient ingredients really helps to focus on the spiritual side of fasting.
However, these fasting foods or **vrat ka khana** are not limited to only fasting or religious occasions. These recipes are ideal if you are particularly looking for a healthier lifestyle option. Particularly if you plan to switch to vegetarian or vegan food options. With types of ingredients used for meat cooking, induces a lot of heat to the body and may not be suitable to focus on your goals. Also, it may be less healthy and maybe more fatty and salty in nature. Therefore, switching to these kinds of upwas ka nastha may be a healthier option.
## Step-by-step