shot-button
Home > Lifestyle News > Food News > Article > Date Fig Basundi Saffron infused dessert recipes to add sweetness to the festivity

Date & Fig Basundi? Saffron-infused dessert recipes to add sweetness to the festivity

Premium

Updated on: 12 October,2023 10:57 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Ainie Rizvi | ainie.rizvi@mid-day.com

Mumbai chefs share a selection of fasting sweet recipes that offer a balance between taste and tradition

Date & Fig Basundi? Saffron-infused dessert recipes to add sweetness to the festivity

5 unique saffron-infused dessert recipes for Navratri. Image Courtesy: iStock

In the vibrant Mumbai city, Navratri ushers in a unique blend of spirituality and culinary celebration. Beyond the dynamic dances and folk melodies, it also serves as a time of introspection and self-purification, where devotees observe fasts as a means to cleanse the mind, body and soul. 

During Navratri, fasting is not merely a dietary practice – it’s an act of spiritual discipline, an offering to the divine. Devotees abstain from regular grains and embrace a nourishing diet that aligns with the festival's sacred nature. The choice of ingredients and the preparation of fasting recipes reflect the rich tapestry that turns Mumbai into a melting pot of delectable delights. 

The art of eating right during Navratri goes beyond sustenance; it is about honouring tradition, seeking purity and finding spiritual upliftment through food. In this feature, we explore a selection of fasting sweet recipes that offer a balance between taste and tradition. 

Navratri fasting sweet recipes: 

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK