Celebrate Navratri with Delicious Dry Fruit Recipes
- sampoornanuts

- Sep 22
- 5 min read
Updated: Oct 7
Navratri is not just a festival of devotion and spiritual energy; it’s also a celebration of purity, health, and delicious food. Every year, devotees across India observe fasting during these nine days, consuming sattvik food that is free from onion, garlic, and excess spices. But fasting doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste. With roasted dry fruits and creative recipes, you can make your Navratri meals both nourishing and delightful.

At NFP Sampoorna Foods Ltd, we believe that premium quality dry fruits can turn simple vrat food into extraordinary meals. Being a trusted dry fruits wholesaler in India, we bring you fresh, crunchy, and nutrient-rich dry fruits that are perfect for fasting and festive cooking.
Why Choose Dry Fruits During Navratri?
Dry fruits are nature’s superfoods. They are rich in fiber, protein, vitamins, and essential minerals, making them the best companion for fasting days when the diet is often limited. Roasted almonds, cashews, makhana, and dates not only provide instant energy but also keep you full for long hours. That’s why many families make roasted dry fruit mixes in advance to enjoy quick snacks and recipes during Navratri.
Benefits of Dry Fruits During Fasting
Some key benefits of dry fruits during fasting include:
Provide sustained energy for the entire day.
Boost immunity and improve digestion.
Add taste and crunch to traditional vrat dishes.
A healthier alternative to fried snacks and sweets.
Special Navratri Recipes with Dry Fruits
Here are some special Navratri recipes you can try at home, all enhanced with the goodness of roasted dry fruits.
1. Roasted Makhana with Dry Fruits
A light and crunchy snack, perfect for evening hunger pangs.
Ingredients:
1 cup makhana
½ cup roasted almonds & cashews
1 tsp ghee
Rock salt to taste
Method: Roast the makhana in ghee until crisp. Add roasted almonds and cashews, sprinkle rock salt, and enjoy a guilt-free Navratri snack.
2. Dry Fruit Kheer (Vrat Special)
A wholesome dessert packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients:
½ cup samak rice
2 cups milk
Chopped almonds, raisins, and cashews
Cardamom powder
Method: Cook samak rice in milk, add roasted dry fruits, and simmer until creamy. Sweeten with jaggery or honey. A rich dish for fasting days!
3. Almond & Date Ladoo
A quick sweet bite full of energy.
Ingredients:
1 cup dates (pitted)
½ cup roasted almonds from NFP Sampoorna Foods Ltd
Desiccated coconut for coating
Method: Blend almonds and dates into a coarse paste. Roll into ladoos and coat with coconut. These ladoos are a perfect vrat-friendly energy booster.
4. Dry Fruit & Sabudana Pudding
A twist to traditional sabudana kheer.
Ingredients:
½ cup soaked sabudana
2 cups milk
Chopped cashews and pistachios
Honey/jaggery
Method: Cook sabudana in milk until soft. Add roasted dry fruits, sweeten with jaggery, and serve chilled or warm.
5. Roasted Dry Fruit Chikki
A crunchy treat with natural sweetness.
Ingredients:
1 cup jaggery
½ cup roasted cashews, almonds, and pistachios
Method: Melt jaggery, mix roasted dry fruits, spread on a tray, let it cool, and break into pieces. A traditional yet healthy Navratri delight.
How to Make Roasted Dry Fruit Mix at Home
Many families prefer to make roasted dry fruit mixes before Navratri begins. Simply roast almonds, cashews, walnuts, and makhana in ghee and store them in an airtight container. This mix can be used for snacking, sprinkling over kheer, or adding to smoothies and puddings. It saves time and ensures you always have a healthy option ready.
NFP Sampoorna Foods Ltd – Your Trusted Dry Fruits Partner
If you are looking for the best quality dry fruits for fasting and festive recipes, NFP Sampoorna Foods Ltd is the name you can trust. We are a leading dry fruits wholesaler in India, delivering premium cashews, almonds, makhana, and other dry fruits to households, retailers, and businesses.
Our products are carefully sourced, hygienically packed, and quality-tested to ensure freshness in every bite. From wholesale supplies to daily snacking packs, we offer dry fruits that truly enhance your Navratri celebrations.
Final Thoughts
Navratri is a time of devotion, positivity, and purity. By adding dry fruits to your vrat meals, you not only enrich your diet but also enjoy new flavors every day. Whether you want to make roasted dry fruit snacks or try special Navratri recipes, trust NFP Sampoorna Foods Ltd to bring you the best dry fruits for this festive season.
Celebrate Navratri with health, taste, and devotion—because fasting can be delicious too!
What Can Be Eaten During Navratri Fasting?
During Navratri fast, it’s important to eat light and nutritious foods. Fasting-friendly options include fruits, milk, yogurt, sabudana (tapioca), kuttu (buckwheat) flour, singhara (water chestnut) flour items, and dry fruits. These foods provide energy, help digestion, and keep you active throughout the day. For premium quality dry fruits for Navratri fasting, visit NFP Sampoorna Foods on Blinkit.
Can We Eat Nuts During Navratri Fast?
Yes! Nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pistachios are perfect for Navratri fasting. They are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, giving you instant energy and keeping you full for longer. Add them to your fasting meals or enjoy them as healthy snacks. Get high-quality nuts for Navratri fasting from NFP Sampoorna Foods on Blinkit.
Can We Eat Makhana in Navratri Fast?
Yes! Makhana (fox nuts) is one of the best fasting foods. It is light, protein-rich, and easy to digest. You can roast it with ghee and spices or make makhana kheer for a healthy and tasty snack during Navratri. Premium quality makhana is available at NFP Sampoorna Foods on Blinkit.
Which Dry Fruits Are Allowed in Navratri Fast?
During Navratri fasting, you can consume all healthy dry fruits such as:
Almonds
Cashews
Pistachios
Walnuts
Raisins
Dates
Makhana (fox nuts)
These dry fruits are high in energy, protein, and essential nutrients, making them ideal for fasting. Check out our premium dry fruits collection at NFP Sampoorna Foods on Blinkit.
Navratri Special: Easy & Healthy Dry Fruit Recipes for Fasting Days
Enjoy tasty and healthy fasting recipes using dry fruits:
Dry Fruit Ladoo – Mix almonds, cashews, dates, and ghee to make energy-rich ladoos.
Makhana Kheer – Cook makhana with milk and dry fruits for a creamy Navratri dessert.
Almond & Cashew Smoothie – Blend soaked almonds, cashews, banana, and milk for a nutritious drink.
All recipes are fasting-friendly, easy to make, and full of energy. Shop premium dry fruits for these recipes at NFP Sampoorna Foods on Blinkit.




