New Delhi: Navratri has started and these nine days are more than simply ordinary days. It is a long festival during which devotees worship Goddess Durga. Everyone eagerly awaits this occasion, which is celebrated with great fervour and joy.


Fasting and careful dining are vital during Navratri. According to Hindu customs, eating grains during Navratri is strictly forbidden, thus people instead eat faux cereals like Kuttu (buckwheat) and Singhare ka Atta (water chestnut). Kuttu ka atta is ideal for the falahari vrat since it is produced from fruit seeds. Here are a few more benefits of taking Kuttu for the Navratri fast.


Health Benefits Of Kuttu


Kuttu is a gluten-free, wheat- and corn-free grain that is high in protein. It is a great source of fibre, potassium, calcium, and iron. In addition to its nutritional advantages, kuttu has medicinal uses for illnesses including diabetes and high blood pressure. Additionally helpful for weight reduction, it reduces appetite by giving energy when it's required. 


Kuttu atta might help you feel less bloated and indigestion during the Navratri festival, hence it is essential to have Kuttu during this time.


Dishes That Can Be Made Using Kuttu:


1. Kuttu Ka Dosa


Your taste buds will be perfectly satisfied with a light, crispy, low-calorie kuttu dosa instead of a traditional one. You can give your mornings a flavorful start by serving them with some tasty coconut chutney and sambhar that is packed with vegetables.


2. Kuttu Pancakes


One of the most popular breakfast alternatives is pancakes, which can be quickly and easily made. This buckwheat flour is used in the pancake recipe. Add some honey or fresh fruit to the stack's top.


3. Kuttu cutlet


Add 1 cup of handmade chenna, 3 tablespoons of buckwheat flour, black pepper, and sendha namak to taste along with 1 cup of mashed potatoes. coriander leaves and green chillies. In a nonstick skillet, fry them with ghee while flipping the edges of the flattened, smooth dough.


4. Kuttu-aata sheera


Kuttu aata is roasted in a pan until it attains a mild rusty flavour. After this desi ghee is added to it followed by 1.5 cups of hot water. The mixture is then stirred on a low flame. Then honey syrup is added to the mixture and mixed well. The sheera can be garnished with sliced almonds and chis seeds.