Published : August 11, 2026 7:34 PM IST
Soak sabudana until soft and drain well. Mix it with boiled mashed potato, roasted crushed peanuts, chopped coriander, green chilli and a little sendha namak. Shape the mixture into small tikkis and air fry at around 180°C for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway. These make a filling vrat snack without deep-frying.
Makhana is a light and crunchy option for vrat. Toss makhana with roasted cumin powder, black pepper and sendha namak. Place them in the air fryer and cook at around 160–170°C for 5–8 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice. Let them cool before eating for extra crunch.
Wash, peel and cut sweet potato into wedges. Season with sendha namak, roasted cumin powder and a pinch of black pepper. Air fry at around 180°C for 15–20 minutes, turning the wedges halfway through. Sweet potatoes provide carbohydrates and fibre, making them a satisfying option during fasting.
Cut paneer into cubes and coat it with thick curd, sendha namak, roasted cumin powder and black pepper. Add vrat-friendly herbs or spices according to your preference. Air fry at around 180°C for 8–12 minutes until lightly golden. This is a protein-rich option that can help make a vrat meal more filling.
Mix kuttu (buckwheat) flour with boiled mashed potato, grated bottle gourd or chopped vrat-friendly vegetables, coriander, green chilli and sendha namak. Add a little water to make a thick mixture and shape it into small bites. Air fry at around 180°C for 12–15 minutes, turning once. Serve fresh with plain curd or a vrat-friendly chutney.