12 September,2024 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Jain Caesar Salad (L); Cottage Cheese Popcorn (R)
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The Jain community is currently celebrating Paryushan Parv 2024 - a key festival dedicated to self-reflection, spiritual cleansing and forgiveness. While the Shvetambar Jain community observed the festival from August 31 to September 7, Paryushan Parv for the Digambar Jain community commenced on September 8 and will go on till September 17, coinciding with Ganeshotsav 2024.
One of the most prominent rituals of the 10-day-long festival is observing fasting and following dietary restrictions. While some Jains observe a complete fast, only surviving on water on these days, others are not that strict with their dietary practices. Some foods like onion, garlic, potato and other root vegetables are generally avoided. Those who don't follow strict fasting can experiment with basic ingredients and create innovative Jain dishes to celebrate the festival. Here are some recipes by Mumbai chefs to help you get started.
A different take on the classic Caesar Salad, this recipe by chef Vinayak, Corporate Chef, Butterfly High, blends taste with healthy flavours. It's a light yet filling dish that one can prepare easily at home.
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Method
For dressing
In a bowl, add mayo, salt, crushed black pepper, parmesan cheese and olive oil and combine it till it's mixed well.
For paneer toss
In a pan, add olive oil, salt, pepper and paneer and toss it well.
For plating
Take Iceberg lettuce and Romaine lettuce in a bowl. Add the prepared dressing, mix it well and transfer it into a serving bowl. Then place cubed paneer and croutons on top and lavas for garnish.
With the crunch of popcorn outside and the softness and creamy texture of cottage cheese inside, this recipe by chef Prakash Joshi, Epitome, Lower Parel, is sure to be a delight for your taste buds.
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Experiment with the basic black lentil to create an innovative dish with this recipe by chef Akshay Kale, Corporate Chef (R&D), ilili, Dadar.
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This recipe by Sujit Mehta, co-owner, Millo, combines the richness of spinach with a cheesy burst of flavours.
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High in nutrients, Jackfruit can be used to create many innovative dishes. In this recipe by chef Akanksha Saigal from Tattva, Andheri, the fruit is complemented with the crunch of tortillas and flavours of tomato salsa and sour cream.
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Jackfruit Filling
Tomato Salsa
Sour Cream
Tostadas
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