Shivratri Vrat Recipe: Banana Salad

Shivratri is one of the biggest festivals in India that is commemorated in every state differently. But, the undertone is the same, that is to keep a fast and worship Lord Shiva.

On Shivratri, people have only certain foods like fruits during the vrat. Banana is one such fruit that can provide you ample energy during your fasting period.

Today, we shall be sharing with you this easy banana salad recipe that would not take much time in preparation. All you need are a few simple ingredients. Take a look.

Ingredients:

 1. Bananas - 2 (chopped)

 2. Mint leaves - ¼th cup

3. Fresh curd - ¾th cup (whipped)

4. Sugar - 2 tsp

5. Salt as per taste

6. Ground pepper as per taste

7. Lemon juice - a few drops

 8. Cucumber - ½ cup (roughly chopped)

9. Peanuts - 1 tbsp (roasted and crushed)

10. Dill leaves - ½ tbsp (finely chopped)
Also Read: Simple vrat recipes for Shivratri

Procedure: 

1. Take whisked curd into a big bowl and add mint leaves. Add sugar, salt and pepper into it. Mix everything well. Keep it aside.
2. Now, take another bowl and start preparing the main salad. Take chopped bananas in the bowl and sprinkle a bit lemon juice into it.
3. Add chopped cucumber, salt, peanuts and chopped dill leaves into it. Now, add the curd dressing into the bowl.

4. Then, toss all the ingredients well.
Your banana salad is ready. On Shivratri, this can be a wonderful dish to have. This salad will keep you feeling full for long and also help you remain active during your fast.




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Special Luchi And Aloo Dum Recipe

Image
Luchi which is commonly known as Poori in most parts of India is enjoyed with Aloor dom by the Bengalis. Aloo dum is cooked almost everywhere in the country but the Bengali version comes with a more spicy twist. This perfect combination of Luchi and Aloor dum is loved by one and all and can be enjoyed during any time of the day, i.e., breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner. This delicious duo is bound to give a tickle to your taste buds. Before starting with the recipe I would like to mention that even though Luchi is made with Maida, i.e., refined wheat flour, if you are a health enthusiast then you can even opt for whole wheat flour for preparing the Luchi. In case of aloor dom you will be needing baby potatoes (new produce would be better). If you are unable to get your hands on baby potatoes you can cut the bigger ones in fours. Now we come to the recipe of the amazing Luchi and Aloor dum. Ingredients  1. Maida or refined flour- 4 cups  2. Refined oil for kneading- 1 ...
Read more

Tomato & caper linguine

Image
Ingredients 400 g dried linguine olive oil 350 g tomato passata 5 tablespoons baby capers 1 lemon Parmesan cheese Method Cook the linguine in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Drizzle a lug of oil into a medium saucepan over a medium heat, add the tomato passata and capers (rinsed), then finely grate in half the lemon zest. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, then season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. When the linguine is al dente, drain and toss with the sauce to coat. Finely grate over some Parmesan and extra lemon zest to serve, if desired.
Read more

Special Upma Pasta Recipe

Image
Upma is a famous and favourite dish in South India. At least once in a week upma is surely prepared. And, sometimes, it so happens that you feel bored of the food.  But, wait, we have an exciting recipe that you can try which is as easy as preparing upma and also tastes just awesome.  So, what is the recipe we're talking about? Well, get ready to cook an easy upma pasta recipe. Wow, doesn't it sound just great. This recipe can be cooked either for breakfast or as a snack. And yes, when we say snack, it is surely not a junk food, as it is very healthy and stomach filling.  In order to prepare this recipe, all you need to have is some of the basic ingredients and, of course, pasta. You can cook this delicious recipe by adding more veggies and then you can pack it for lunch for your kids as well.  So, why wait, have a look at how to prepare the delicious upma pasta recipe. Cooking time - 20 minutes  Preparation time - 15 minutes  Ingredients:...
Read more