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There is an atmosphere of devotion and enthusiasm everywhere on Sharadiya Navratri. Satvik and light food is eaten during the fast. Most people like to eat separate dishes of potatoes. But if you are bored after eating it, then gourd can also be included in the diet. It contains nutrients like vitamin C, fiber, magnesium, manganese and zinc. Eating it does not make gas. Because this is a very light vegetable.
Gourd is considered superfood in summer. You can make it opinion, light and many things. Water is also found in it, this can help in keeping the body hydrated. It is more correct to make it in less oil and spices. It is beneficial for digestion and it also helps in reducing weight.
Gourd raita
You can make gourd raita for fast. For this, first of all, wash the gourd with water and cut it and grate it. Now add some water to it and boil it in the pan. Now whisk the curd and mix it by adding boiled gourd. Now you can dilute it according to your own. Serve by adding some rock salt, roasted cumin and black pepper on top.
Gourd barfi
To make it, first of all, grate the gourd and boil it lightly. Separate excessed water. Now put ghee in a pan and heat it a little. Add gourd to it and fry its color till it turns golden. Add mawa to it and fry it in a way. After this, add sugar and fry on turmeric heat. Keep stirring it continuously, so that it does not stick to the pot. Now add dry fruits to it. Spread this paste in a plate and after cooling, cut it into the shape of barfi.
Gourd pudding
To make it, grate the gourd. If you are releasing too much water, squeeze it lightly. Put milk in a vessel and boil on slow and slow. Add ghee and add grated gourd and let the gourd cook in milk on low flame. Keep running it so that milk does not burn. When the gourd cooks well in milk and the paste becomes thick, then add sugar and cook it. Now add almonds and pistachios over it and cook for a minute. Gourd kheer is ready.
Gourd vegetable
You can make its vegetable. For this, add ghee according to the need in a cooker or pan and heat it. Add cumin and green chili to it. After this, add tomatoes, rock salt, turmeric and red chili powder and cook a little. Now mix gourd in it. Cook it for some time. Add water when needed. In this way you can make gourd vegetables.