- By Prerna Targhotra
- Sun, 09 Jul 2023 03:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The holy month of Shravan is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm and devotion. Also known as Sawan or Shravan Maas, this pious month is dedicated to Lord Shiva to seek his blessings for a prosperous life. The whole month is considered auspicious to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and devotees observe fasts during Shravan month. The first sawan somwar will be celebrated on July 10, tomorrow across the country where devotees will worship Lord Shiva with utmost devotion to seek his blessings.
On this special occasion, devotees observe a whole-day-long fast to impress the deity and seek blessings. If you are someone observing Sawan fasts, here are some easy-to-prepare recipes that you can relish on this occasion.
1. Mango Lassi
As it is the mango season, you can prepare mango lassi and relish your fast during Sawan. Mango lassi is prepared by using mango, curd mint, and sugar. This is a relishing drink that will satiate your foodie soul and also keep you fuller for longer hours.
2. Sabudana Khichdi
It is a popular fasting dish prepared with sabudana, potatoes and peanuts. Also known as sago, you can prepare this fast recipe and offer it to Lord Shiva as it is plant-based and easy to digest. After offering bhog to Lord Shiva, you can consume the sabudana khichdi and stay full for longer durations.
3. Vrat Kadhi
Kadhi is one of the most relished Indian dishes prepared in almost every household. It is a delight that savours the taste buds and is easy to prepare. Vrat kadhi takes minimal effort to prepare and is easy to digest. To prepare kadhi, you just need curd, spices, mint leaves, tomato, ghee and coriander leaves.
4. Vrat Ke Aloo
It is the simplest recipe for Sawan month fasting and a great source of necessary nutrients for the body. You need boiled potatoes, tomato, herbs, spices and coriander leaves to prepare vrat ke aloo. They are a great source of carbohydrates that help you stay active and satiated throughout the day.