The auspicious festival of Navratri has already begun on October 7. With the nine days long festival starts the fasting ritual. This festival is celebrated to worship the 9 forms of goddess Durga.

During these days a variety of bhogs are being offered to the deity and, given how busy these 9 days are going to be, still, we can make some vrat-friendly recipes that can be cooked within 5 to 10 minutes. And what’s better than the ingredient that is also said to be a crowd-pleaser. Yes, you got this right. It’s potatoes.

Potatoes are easily available in the kitchen. You can fry them, boil, or even mash them to make some scrumptious recipes. APN has collated a list of 5 easy and delicious recipes that you can prepare during Navratri:

Aaloo ki chat

Potatoes are one of the most easily available vegetables in the household. It can be used to make some yummy recipes. Take, for instance, take this aalo ki chat, it is a great pick if you like crispy potatoes topped with some spices. For this, all you need is to boil potatoes and stir fry them with some tangy masalas.

Rasedaar vrat wale aaloo

This could be a great option during fasting and wanted to have vrat friendly lunch. This recipe is famous during fasting. You can have this rasedaar aaloo with kuttu ki puris. For this, all you need is mashed boiled potatoes added into the gravy made with mild spices. 

Aaloo chips

Homemade aaloo chips are the best when you want to have a quick snack, while you observe your Navaratri fast. For this slice thin layers of potatoes, after that bake or fry them. But you cannot consume them with normal table salt. Instead, sprinkle some sendha namak.

Vrat wale Dahi aaloo

This recipe gives the potato a tangy twist and this can be prepared within 30 minutes. All you require is some boiled potatoes and saute them into curd with some spices. Finally, serve with some coriander.

Khatte meethe aaloo

Imagine during your fasting having a potato dish with the tanginess of lemon and a pinch of sweetness in it. It is the perfect combination of sweet and sour. So whenever feeling hungry, just cook this for yourself and you won’t regret this.

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