What to Eat and What to Avoid During Fasting in Sawan 2024?

Here are the implied things during the auspicious Hindu calendar that one should know what to eat and what to avoid during Sawan 2024
By Siddharth Rawat | Updated - 23 Jul 2024, 12:30 AM
Sawan 2024

Sawan 2024, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals is observed every year. Lord Shiva’s devotees observe fast this month, also called Sawan Vrat. During this period they renounce their normal day-to-day meal and switch to dishes that lack spices and choose recipes that feature nutrient-dense items like dairy, fruits, and nuts. 

Hence, to make these meals engaging and nourishing, it includes a range of tastes and textures. 

Seven Vrat Recipes Ideal for Sawan Month 2024

1. SABUDANA KHICHDI:

One of the most popular fasting dishes is Sabudana Khichdi which is made after soaking sabudana and then seasoned with potatoes, peanuts, and mild species. 

 

It is a favorite dish during Sawan 2024 as it is light, nourishing, and simple to digest. 

 

2. NARIYAL KA LADDU:

Nariyal Ka Laddu are coconut-based sweet balls that are typically topped with almonds. These are created with sugar, cardamom, and grated coconut. 

 

These laddus are not just tasty but full of nutrition especially during fasting as these provide one with more energy. 

3. SITAPHAL BASUNDI:

Sitaphal Basundi is a creamy delicacy made up of thickened milk and custard apple pulp for sweetness. This is a perfect savory and creamy dessert that gives a unique treat to enjoy especially during Sawan 2024. 

4. KHASTA SABUDANA TIKKI:

Khasta Sabudana Tikki which is also called Crispy patties is created with cooked potatoes, tapioca pearls, and species. These are perfectly golden from Shallow frying and provide delectable and substantial snacks during fasting days. 

5. FRIED POTATOES

A simple and common dish of Sawan 2024 vrat is fried potatoes, popularly known as Vrat wale Aloo which are prepared without onion and garlic. These are just spiced with cumin, rock salt, and green chilies. It is a mainstay fasting dish offering a hearty and filling supper. 

6. SABUDANA VADA

Sabudana vada is a spice-seasoned, deep friend fritter prepared with mashed potatoes, soaked tapioca pearls, and peanuts. These delicious and crunchy vadas are common fast food snacks.

Top 5 Foods to Avoid During Sawan 2024

Here are the five items every devotee should avoid during Sawan 2024

1. Liquor

It is believed that consuming liquor during Sawan is sinful as it introduces our body to negative energy. Hence, it is advised to avoid consuming alcohol throughout the month. 

Also read: Sawan 2024: Date, History, Significance, Vrat, and More

2. Onion and Garlic

In addition to other vegetables, onion, and garlic are also two items that should not be part of your food during satvik dinner. These two vegetables must be avoided at all costs as they are regarded as hot and tamasic. 

  1. Non-vegetarian food items

People should also avoid eating non-vegetarian food including meat, chicken, eggs, and fish during Sawn. It is because earning non-vegetarian food implies the death and subsequent consumption of living things. 

  1. Brinjal

Brinjal is not regarded as a pure item in the Hindu scriptures. When it comes to religious and spiritual occasions, it is seen as unlucky. Therefore one should avoid consuming ringal throughout the Sawan month. 

  1. Spices

Durian Sawan 2024, people should avoid consuming chili powder, coriander powder, and table salt, and besides all these should also be avoided while observing Somvaar vrat

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