Sawan 2025: Dates, Significance, and all you need to know
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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
Sawan 2025: Easy homemade vrat recipes to try at home
The holy month of Sawan is going on and it is time to immerse your soul in devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Interestingly, this year Sawan will be followed for two months and if you too are fasting this Sawan, then here are some super simple vrat recipes that are worth trying. Singhare Atta Cheela Craving for a hearty meal after the whole day of fasting, then try this easy Cheela made with the goodness of Singhare ka atta combined with grated bottle gourd, green chili, and coriander leaves and water. Add ghee to a pan and pour a ladle full of the batter, cook the Cheela by flipping sides and enjoy. Sweet Potato Chaat To make this hearty recipe, par boil the sweet potato and cut them into chunks. Meanwhile, take a bowl of hung curd, whisk it well with a roasted cumin powder, grated ginger, coriander leaves and a dash of sugar. Meanwhile, pan fry the potato chunks in ghee, pour the curd batter, garnish the way you like and enjoy. Beetroot Salad This delicious vrat salad can be made by cleaning and chopping beetroots and cucumber. Meanwhile, take 2-3 tbsp lemon juice, chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, roasted cumin powder, black pepper and pour this over the veggies. Toss and enjoy. Kuttu Dosa Kuttu ka Dosa is a classic vrat delicacy prepared by combining kuttu ka atta, grated bottle gourd, chopped green chili, and spinach leaves along with some water to make a batter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Cook the dosa with ghee and serve hot with either vrat wale aloo or vrat ki chutney. Lauki Raita Lauki Raita is a delicious and refreshing Bottle gourd recipe, which can be made by garting and squeezing out grated bottle gourd. Then combine it with fresh curd, a pinch of cumin powder and red chili powder, chopped coriander leaves and mix well. Vrat Ke Aloo This delicious vrat delicacy can be made by cooking boiled potatoes in ghee along with some grated ginger, tomato paste, green chilies and chopped coriander leaves. Cook the potatoes, add water/curd and adjust the consistency of the curry and enjoy with vrat wali puri or samvat rice. Vrat Fruit Salad To make this healthy and tasty salad, take fruits of your choice and chop them and keep aside. Meanwhile, take low fat chilled fresh cream, whisk well with powdered sugar or honey. Add in the fruits and mix it well and serve chilled. Coconut Ladoo These healthy and tasty ladoos can be made by combining desiccated coconut, condensed milk, and cardamom powder. Mix it well and then add in nuts and make small laddoos and enjoy anytime.
India Today
9 hours ago
- India Today
7 tasty ways to make sabudana khichdi at home for fasting seasons
Sabudana khichdi is one of the most popular and loved dishes during fasting seasons like Sawan, Navratri, and Ekadashi. Made using tapioca pearls (sabudana), it's light on the stomach, yet filling and packed with energy. While the traditional version is simple, there are many ways to tweak this classic dish to suit different tastes, textures, and ingredients, without compromising its are 7 tasty ways to make sabudana khichdi at home.1. CLASSIC MAHARASHTRIAN-STYLE SABUDANA KHICHDIThis is the most popular version. Soak sabudana overnight, drain well, and cook it with roasted peanuts, green chilies, cumin seeds, boiled potatoes, and sendha namak. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and coriander for that authentic flavour.2. GHEE-ROASTED SABUDANA WITH DRY FRUITSPerfect for those who want a richer, festive version. Cook soaked sabudana in ghee and add chopped dry fruits like cashews, almonds, and result is a mildly sweet, fragrant khichdi that's ideal for vrat prasad or special mornings.3. CURD-BASED SABUDANA KHICHDIA cooling variation for summer fasting days. Mix soaked sabudana with whipped curd, roasted cumin powder, and a pinch of rock chilled. It's more like a savoury sabudana raita that doubles up as a meal.4. SPICY SABUDANA KHICHDI WITH PEPPER AND GINGERIf you like heat, try this! Saut green chilies, black pepper, and grated ginger in ghee before adding the soaked spice gives a bold twist and helps in digestion too—perfect for monsoon fasts.5. SOUTH INDIAN-INSPIRED SABUDANA UPMAGive it a South Indian touch by tempering mustard seeds, curry leaves (if fasting rules allow), and grated coconut with ghee before adding with chopped coriander and a few drops of lemon juice.6. SABUDANA WITH SWEET POTATOReplace regular potatoes with boiled, cubed sweet potatoes (shakarkandi).It adds a natural sweetness and more fibre, making it ideal for those watching their sugar intake or looking for a variation during long fasts.7. PROTEIN-RICH SABUDANA WITH RAJGIRAMix puffed rajgira or rajgira flour into your sabudana khichdi for a protein adds a nutty texture and keeps you full longer, especially helpful during full-day TO MAKE IT NON-STICKY AND FLUFFYSoak sabudana for 5–6 hours or overnight in just enough water to cover 2–3 times to remove excess completely before roasted crushed peanuts for flavour and article is meant for general information. Always check fasting guidelines as they may vary by region, tradition, or health needs.- Ends
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Time of India
Sawan Somwar 2025: Food rules to follow during the month-long celebration
The holy month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins on July 11, 2025, and lasts until August 9, 2025. Devotees observe fasts on Mondays, perform Kavar Yatra, and offer prayers for prosperity. Auspicious rituals include offering Panchamrut, Bel Patra, and reciting the Shravan Somwar Vrata Katha, while adhering to specific dietary guidelines and avoiding certain foods and spices. The holy month of Sawan/Shravan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Hindu calendar, this year the month began on Fri, 11 Jul, 2025 and will continue till Sat, 9 Aug, 2025. It comes after Aashad month and it is considered as an auspicious month during which devotees observe fast on every Monday (Somvar) and pray to Lord Shiva to ensure prosperity and happiness in life. According to mythology, during this month devotees also carry out a Kavar Yatra to Haridwar, Gaumukh, Gangotri and Devghar to perform abhishek with Ganga water. Following are the Sawan Somvar vrat dates for the year 2025 14th July, 21st July, 28th July, and 4th August and the Sawan Shivratri will be celebrated on 23rd July. Significance of Sawan Somvar Sawan Somvar vrat is considered auspicious and is observed by people of all age groups who follow Lord Shiva. According to mythology, it is observed by unmarried women to get a desired life partner. During this month, women even apply mehndi on their hands and continue the Somvar Vrat for 16 weeks (Solah Somvar Vrat) to please Lord Shiva and attain a happy married life. Key rituals of Sawan Somvar The followers of Lord Shiva during this month, bathe early morning, pay a visit to a temple, and offer prayers. During this holy month, on every Monday devotees visit Lord Shiva temple, offer prayer with Panchamrut, which is a mixture of gangajal, milk, ghee, yoghurt, and honey. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo They also offer Bel Patra, Datura Phool, Bhang, and fruits to Lord Shiva. Also, the Shravan Somwar Vrata Katha is also recited and worshippers chant the Maha Mrutyunjay mantra to please Lord Shiva. What to eat and avoid 1. Devotees who observe fast eat fruits, sweets made with milk or mawa, drink milk and water. For devotees who can't avoid salt intake, consumption of sendha namak is allowed once in a day and they often enjoy it in the form of Vrat Wale Aloo, ShakarKandi Chaat or even fruit salad, but they strictly avoid grains. 2. During the entire month, devotees avoid the consumption of alcohol, non-vegetarian food, egg, onion and garlic as well. 3. Fruits like mango, banana, papaya, grapes, pineapple, apple, jamun, pear, sweet potato, and plum are consumed. Along with this people also eat roasted peanut, makhana, curd, and amaranth seeds during the fast. Do's 1. On this day, fast honestly and follow the rituals diligently. 2. On this day take a bath, clean the house, and sprinkle Gangajal. 3. Place Lord Shiva's idol or picture in the northeast direction of the house, offer him Bael Patra, Chandan, Dhatura, Bhaang, and raw cow milk. Follow the pooja rituals and then perform the Aarti. 4. While fasting, do not starve yourself. Keep eating nuts and fruits every two hours. 5. On this day while fasting, devotees can eat nuts, fruits, dairy products like milk and butter, and selected flours like Kuttu ka Atta (buckwheat flour), Singhare ka Atta (water chestnut flour) or Rajgira ka Atta (amaranth flour). 6. Drink water, milk, buttermilk, and fresh juices throughout the day to keep the body hydrated. 7. Replace table salt with rock salt or sendha namak for cooking recipes during the holy month. Also, while using spices stick to cumin seeds, cinnamon, green cardamom, cloves, black pepper powder, red chilli powder, and black peppercorns. Don'ts 1. During worshiping Lord Shiva, avoid using ketki flowers and turmeric. 2. On this day and even during the entire month, the consumption of onion, garlic, and spices should be avoided. 4. Apart from these, the consumption of meat, egg, alcohol, and tobacco is also strictly prohibited during Sawan. 4. Avoid drinking packaged juices as they may contain added salt and preservatives to enhance the flavour. All Images Courtesy: istock
