Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, renowned for her collaboration with actress Kareena Kapoor, recently utilized Instagram to present a straightforward meal plan suitable for Hindu devotees participating in the revered festival of Chaitra Navratri. She outlined a variety of meals for breakfast, mid-morning, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

Chaitra Navratri meal plan by Rujuta Diwekar

On April 2, Rujuta shared a sample meal plan tailored for Chaitra Navratri, emphasizing that Indian kitchens are always ready to adapt to seasonal changes, particularly during summer when lighter meals are favored. She remarked, “This is a celebration of the seasonal transition, incorporating millets, pulses, spices, and nuts. It is a long-standing tradition in Indian kitchens to embrace the summer with a light diet, ensuring comfort without excessive heat.”

On rising

3-4 soaked black raisins accompanied by 1-2 strands of saffron and 3-4 soaked almonds

Breakfast

Rajgira thalipeeth or roti served with yogurt

Mid-morning

A small bowl of musk melon

Lunch

Samo chawal with peanut curry

Evening

Chaas with ginger alongside boiled and roasted sweet potato

Dinner

A banana accompanied by a glass of masala milk (milk infused with a blend of dried fruits and spices, which can be consumed warm or after cooling).

Rujuta also suggested additional hydration options for the festival, including Aam panha and fresh watermelon juice.

Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day period of spiritual observance during which devotees fast to cleanse both body and mind, abstaining from food and water from sunrise to sunset.

According to nutritionist Purnima Verma, “Fasting enhances cognitive functions such as memory and alertness, stimulates neurogenesis, boosts metabolism, realigns circadian rhythms, improves sleep, and aids in food assimilation.”

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