Navratri is back, bringing a variety of happy faces, changing seasons, and the expectation of meeting Maa Durga.
Many people fast during the festival’s nine-day duration. Some people fast for spiritual reasons, while others feel it is good for their health.
Remember to hydrate if you fast this Navratri. It will not only make you feel full, but it will also nourish and support your body’s ability to function properly.
You don’t have to limit yourself to drinking water. Many drinks will hydrate, nourish, and satisfy your taste buds.
Look at five Navratri drinks you can make using natural and nutrient-rich ingredients.
Banana Dry Fruit Milkshake
This is one of our most popular recipes.
- Blend 1 to 3 bananas with a few dry fruits and a glass of milk.
- For sweetness, add dates, cashew, almond or walnut to give it a subtle taste.
This milkshake is nutritious and filling. You don’t need any sugar to make it sweeter.
Pineapple Papaya Juice
You will love this drink for its vibrant color.
- Mix 2 cups of ripe Papaya cubes and 1 cup of pineapple cubes. Add some water to make it a smooth mixture.
- As per fasting rules, sendha Na Mak (rock salt) is the best way to add salt.
For an extra punch, you can add black pepper powder. Both fruits are rich in nutrients and complement each other in taste and creaminess.
Watermelon Lemonade
Who doesn’t like lemonade? It tastes even better when it’s paired with watermelon.
- Mix 2 cups chopped, deseeded watermelon pieces and the juice of a lime or lemon.
- If you have any seeds, remove them.
- You can add rock salt, jeera (cumin) powder and ice cubes according to your choice.
The watermelon provides the drink with natural sweetness, but you can add sugar if you wish. You can add pudina (mint) leaves to the mix for an extra fresh taste.
Mint Lassi
Lassi, or buttermilk, sweet or salty, is a popular Indian drink.
- Combine a cup of curd with a bunch of fresh or dried mint leaves and some cold water in a blender.
- Mix it with rock salt to make salted lassi and with sugar to make sweet lassi.
Cumin powder can be added to your lassi before you serve it for an extra flavor. You can keep full for hours with a glass of lassi.
Apple Tender Coconut Smoothie
The mere mention of a tender coconut can be enough to revive and revitalize your spirit.
- Blend 1 cup chopped apple pieces and 1 glass of coconut water to make this nutritious smoothie.
- If you wish, you can also add the tender coconut pieces.
- Blend it with a few mint or basil leaves for an extra kick.
These recipes only give you guidelines for what ingredients you can use to make healthy drinks. You can be creative and swap out ingredients to create your drink with unique flavors.
