Tezzbuzz Desk- As soon as the holy festival of Navratri begins, devotees observe fast along with worshiping Goddess Durga. Many people may feel weak and tired due to being hungry throughout the day. In such a situation, buckwheat flour can prove to be a healthy and energetic option for you. It is gluten-free and helps in maintaining energy for a long time along with providing essential nutrition to the body.

Many easy and quick recipes can be prepared from this flour, which you can include in your fasting diet on the first day of Navratri.

Buckwheat Paratha

• Material: Buckwheat flour, boiled potatoes, rock salt, finely chopped green chillies, green coriander
• Method of preparation:
  1. Prepare the dough by mixing boiled potatoes and spices in the flour.
  2. Use potatoes instead of water, so that the paratha does not break.
  3. Apply light ghee on the pan and cook the paratha until it turns golden.
• Serve: Serve hot with curd or vrat chutney.
• USP: High energy and tasty option

Buckwheat Idli

• Material: Buckwheat flour, curd, ginger, green chillies, vegetables and spices eaten during fasting.
• Method of preparation:
  1. Prepare a thick batter by mixing flour with curd.
  2. Mix spices and vegetables.
  3. After keeping the batter for some time, pour it into the idli mold and steam it for 10-15 minutes.
• USP: Light, easy to digest and perfect for morning or evening breakfast

Buckwheat Dosa

• Material: Buckwheat flour, boiled potatoes or arbi, light ghee
• Method of preparation:
  1. Prepare a thin batter by mixing boiled potatoes or arbi in flour.
  2. Spread dosa on the pan applying light ghee and cook till it becomes crisp.
• Serve: Eat with mint or coconut fasting chutney.
• USP: Crispy, delicious and a filling, energizing option

Buckwheat flour is not only tasty but also rich in nutrients. During Navratri fast, you can maintain both strength and energy by making recipes like Paratha, Idli and Dosa.