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Vrat wale aloo is a simple potato preparation made with ingredients that are commonly used during fasting. Boiled potatoes are cooked with spices such as cumin, green chilli, and rock salt, giving the dish a light yet flavourful taste. The potatoes can be cooked until lightly crisp on the outside while remaining soft inside. Keeping the spices simple allows the flavour of the potatoes to come through. Serve hot with kuttu roti, singhara puri, or homemade curd for a satisfying fasting meal.

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Quinoa naan is a homemade variation of the traditional naan made using quinoa flour along with ingredients that help create a soft and workable dough. Quinoa flour gives the naan a mild nutty flavour and a slightly different texture from regular naan. Since quinoa flour has less elasticity than wheat flour, getting the dough consistency right is important for easy shaping. Allowing the dough to rest before rolling helps make it easier to handle. Cook the naan on a hot tawa or suitable cooking surface until lightly browned and serve warm with dal, vegetables, paneer, or a simple curry.

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Kuttu chilla is a savoury pancake made using kuttu flour, also known as buckwheat flour, along with simple ingredients and mild spices. The batter is spread on a hot tawa and cooked until the edges turn crisp and the centre is cooked through. Since kuttu flour does not behave exactly like wheat flour, getting the batter consistency right is important for easy spreading and flipping. It can be served with curd, green chutney, or a simple potato preparation and is also commonly enjoyed during fasting days.

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Spiced guava salad is a fresh and simple preparation made with chopped guava tossed with spices and seasonings for a sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy flavour. The natural crunch of guava works well with ingredients like chilli powder, black salt, chaat masala, and lemon juice. Using guavas that are ripe but still firm gives the salad the best texture and prevents it from becoming too soft. Toss everything together just before serving so the fruit stays fresh and crunchy. It works well as a quick snack, light side, or refreshing addition to a meal.