Navratri (nine nights) is a festival dedicated to the Hindu deity Durga ... This nine day long festival is celebrated in different ways all over India... For some it is a reason to feast on delectable dishes, and some observe fast. From Dandiya(folk dance) in Gujarat to big Durga Pandals in Kolkata, this festival marks the beginning of the festive season. Whatever be the way of celebration, the food is always special.
It may sound weird, although there is restriction on what one can eat, the Falhari food(the food which people eat in fast) is far more delicious than the normal food. When we were kids, we would just keep fast, so that we could hog onto those yummy delights.
After nine days of fasting, its feasting time. On the ninth day, special dishes(bhog ka prasad) are made and distributed.
In traditional North Indian families, on this day, nine young girls are invited to the homes and treated as goddesses. Firstly, as a custom their feet are washed, then they are offered the specialy prepared food(bhog), then some gifts or money.
The bhog generally comprises of Kaale Chane(Black gram) , Kheer(Rice pudding) , Aloo tamatar Subzi(Potatoes cooked in tomato gravy) and Poori.
Here is the link to some of the recipes...
1. Kaale Chane
3. Poori
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