‘Nava’ means nine and ‘ratri’ means nights. Hence, the festival of Navratri is a Hindu festival that lasts nine nights and ten days, where devotees worship nine avatars of Durga. It symbolizes the victory of Durga over the demon Mahishasura and means the victory of good over evil.
In the northern and western parts of India, Ram Leela (retelling of Ramayan mythology) is held and the celebrations end with Dusshera, where images of Ravana are set on fire to signal Ram’s victory over Ravana. A fast is also kept by the devotees, either every nine days or in Joda, the first two or the last two days of Navratri, to please Durga and to seek blessings.
While you forego dishes made from onions, garlic, ginger, lemon and tomato these days at Navratri, here you will find some simple recipes from delicious sabudana or tapioca and pumpkin puddings to watermelon berries and pineapple-mango smoothies as well as lip-smacking mixes Fruit mini tartlets. to tame your dessert cravings.
1. Mix Fruit Mini Tarts (for 10-12 people)
Mix Fruit Mini Tarts (Del Monte)
Ingredients:
butter
cream
All-purpose flour
Diced fruits
Fresh mint leaves
Method:
Sieve the flour and rub in the chilled butter and mix both with your hands to get a nice crumble structure. Gradually add chilled water and knead into a soft dough, wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Mix the fresh cream and diced fruits and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, take the fruit cream and batter out of the refrigerator. Press a small ball out of the dough and roll it out into a small disc.
Grease and dust the pie dish and place the rolled slice in it, take another pie dish and place it over the slice and gently squeeze it so that the dough takes the correct shape of the dish.
Remove the above peel, scrape out the extras from the sides. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Let them cool completely, then take the baked shells out of the molds and add a spoonful of fruit cream and serve.
Bon Appetit!
2.Jaggery tapioca pudding with candied pumpkin seed praline (makes 3 small bowls)
Jaggery tapioca pudding with candied pumpkin seed praline (Del Monte)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (sabudana)
2 1/2 cups of coconut milk
3/4 cup jaggery
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
3/4 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup of water
Rose petals for garnish
Method:
Soak tapioca pearls in 1 cup of coconut milk for an hour to soften and bloom. Put the soaked tapioca pearls, the remaining coconut milk and the jaggery in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until they simmer.
Then reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes, until the pearls are cooked through and everything has thickened. Stir again and again so that the tapioca doesn’t stick to the bottom.
If you want it much thinner, add another cup of coconut milk. Pour into bowls or casserole dishes and let cool in the refrigerator. Roast the pumpkin seeds in a pan for 3-4 minutes and place on a silicone mat.
Boil the water and coconut sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring slowly with a metal fork until they are melted and golden brown. Cook the caramel without stirring until it is deep golden.
Immediately stir it over the pumpkin seeds that have been placed on the silicone mat and spread it all over so it hardens. Allow to cool and solidify for about 15 minutes at room temperature. Then break the pieces of the praline and pour them over the tapioca pudding. Garnish with rose petals.
3. Watermelon Berry Smoothie (4-5)
Watermelon Berry Smoothie (Del Monte)
Ingredients:
Fresh watermelon pieces
Bananas
Ripe mangoes
Cranberries
Method:
Mix and blend all of the ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Bon Appetit!
4. Pineapple and mango smoothie (4-5)
Pineapple Mango Smoothie (Del Monte)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup pineapple slices (chopped)
1 cup of fresh orange juice
3 cups of ice cubes
Lime wedges for garnish
1/2 cup mango slices
Method:
Mix the pineapple slices, orange juice, mango slices and ice cream until smooth and frothy. Pour the smoothie into a chilled glass.
Garnish with lime and serve. Bon Appetit!
5. Tropical Sunshine Smoothie (for 4-5 people)
Tropical Sunshine Smoothie (Del Monte)
Ingredients:
papaya
mango
milk
Flaked almonds
Coconut milk
Pineapple Treats
fresh sprig of mint
Method:
Roast the almond flakes and set aside. Mix the remaining ingredients to a smooth texture. Bon Appetit!
Services:
Sabudana or sago pearls or tapioca promotes strong bones and muscles, improves digestion, lowers blood pressure, lowers the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and prevents stomach problems. It is naturally gluten-free, rich in carbohydrates that give the body a boost of energy, and is a cooling food that has a cooling effect on our bodies which in turn affects our metabolism.
The molasses content in jaggery makes it more nutritious as this nutritious byproduct of sugar production is removed in the process of making refined sugar. Jaggery is rich in vitamins and minerals, strengthens the immune system, forms a protective shield against health problems such as coughs and colds and leads to improved digestive health, anemia prevention, liver detoxification and improved immune function.
Bananaswhether pureed or otherwise, help reduce stress levels as they are high in potassium, an essential mineral needed to regulate water balance, acidity and blood pressure. Not only do they improve digestive health and help with weight loss, but they also support heart health, improve insulin sensitivity, and contain powerful antioxidants.
mango Consumption helps keep hair healthy thanks to its vitamin A and keratin content, which promotes hair growth and health, protects cells from harmful radicals thanks to its numerous antioxidants, reduces facial wrinkles and avoids sagging skin and also rich in nutrients like Vitamin K is potassium and magnesium.
Unless consumed excessively, there are no side effects of consuming mangoes, which are high in vitamin C, cleanse the skin from the inside, treat pores, and add a glow to the skin. Their vitamin C content helps in the production of skin protein – collagen.
Because of their high nutrient and antioxidant content Cranberries are considered a superfood that not only lowers the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), but also helps prevent certain types of cancer, improve immune function and lower blood pressure. They are rich in vitamin C, which boosts collagen production, which improves the elasticity of the skin and also makes it soft, glowing and firm.
orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C that supports our immune system and can be effective against colds. It’s nutritious and high in antioxidants and micronutrients like folic acid, potassium, magnesium, fiber, beta-carotene, and flavonoids.
It keeps the skin hydrated, and its brightly colored plant pigments called carotenoids can help maintain a youthful glow, aside from promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss. It’s high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other antioxidants that can help in weight loss.
Almonds are replete with healthy fats, fiber, proteins, magnesium and vitamin E and not only reduce hunger and promote weight loss, but also lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming almonds instead of typical snacks may reduce the decline in heart rate variability (HRV) that occurs with mental stress, thereby improving heart function.
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