It's the festive time! Top 10 Karva Chauth recipes that are traditionally prepared on the festival:

Here are the top 10 karva Chauth great recipes that you can relish after the pooja!

Karvachauth is an important Hindu festival which comes 4 days after the full moon in the month of Kartika. This year, it will be celebrated on 24th October. On this day, married women observe a fast for the whole day for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. In general, this festival is celebrated in the northern parts of India, however, it is also celebrated in Andhra Pradesh as ‘Atla Tadde ’.

Apart from married women, unmarried women also celebrate this day by fasting for their husbands-to-be. Women buy new traditional clothes, pieces of jewellery and puja items, a few days before the festival. On the day of the festival, women apply mehndi (henna) on their hands, put on makeup and wear red sarees. They dress up like a newly-wed woman.

Fasting women can eat before the sunrise but after that, they need to observe a strict fast, in which they can’t even drink water before the moonrise. So, for you all, we have created a list of 10 Karvachauth vrat recipes which you can relish after the puja.

1. Rice Kheer:
From birthdays to festivals, Rice Kheer is always on the menu of every Indian household. Prepared with milk, rice, sugar and dry fruits, it is a healthy dessert option for everyone with a sweet tooth.

2. Besan Laddoo:
Besan Laddoo is made with gram flour, sugar, dry fruits and ghee. This recipe can be an ideal option for consumption after observing a fast.

3. Moong Dal Ka Halwa:
With the goodness of moong dal, ghee, milk and dry fruits, Moong dal ka halwa can be the perfect delicacy to enjoy on Karvachauth.

4. Gulab Jamun:
Treat yourself with Gulab jamun after fasting because you deserve it! The rich sugar syrup coating on the soft khoya balls are a sure shot way to satiate all your sugar cravings.

5. Dum Aloo:
With the aromatic flavours of Indian spices, this thick potato gravy recipe can take your food experience up by a notch. Pair it with ‘puris’ for the ultimate taste!

6. Aloo Matar:
Aloo Matar is a delectable North Indian dish, which is prepared with green peas, potatoes and a melange of spices. Enjoy this mouth-watering recipe with ‘pulao’ or ‘puris’.

7. Amritsari Chole:
Who doesn’t love Punjabi cuisine? Amritsari chole is one of the most popular Punjabi dishes which is traditionally served with ‘bhature’. So, go and make this delicious side dish for yourself and your loved ones.

8. Pulao:
With the goodness of veggies, Pulao is a healthy meal after fasting for the whole day. This recipe can be cooked within 30 minutes and can be served with various types of curries.

9. Mixed Vegetables:
Mixed vegetables is an Indian-style curry recipe that is prepared with loads of veggies and spices. It tastes the best with ‘puris’. So, make and serve this recipe to your partner and get compliments!

10. Boondi Raita:
The best dish to finish your meal with is boondi raita. Why? That’s because curd aids the digestion process and has cooling properties, so after you have done feasting you can easily digest the food by having a bowl of raita.

So what are you waiting for? Enjoy these recipes! Happy Karvachauth!:)