Indian Festivals
Navratri Fasting Foods & Ingredients in Germany
Navratri is a nine-night festival marked by prayer, fasting and family meals. If you're celebrating in Germany, finding the right ingredients can take some planning.
This page brings together the foods and pantry staples many families use during Navratri, with links to explore them at Desigros, an online Indian grocery store serving customers in Germany.
Explore Navratri Essentials →Navratri Fasting Foods
Many people eating a Navratri fast, often called vrat or upvas, choose simple foods such as:
- Sabudana (tapioca pearls)
- Makhana (fox nuts)
- Kuttu atta (buckwheat flour)
- Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)
- Rajgira atta (amaranth flour)
- Samak rice (barnyard millet)
- Potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Peanuts and dry fruits
- Desi ghee
- Sendha namak (rock salt)
Some families avoid certain items on this list, and others include extras. Always check with your family or community if you're unsure.
Popular Navratri Food Ideas
Samak rice pulao
A light dish of barnyard millet, sometimes cooked with potatoes or peanuts.
View Barnyard Millet
Essential Navratri Ingredients
Here are the ingredients behind those dishes, grouped by use. Availability can change, so please check each product page for current details.
Fasting staples
Flours
Salt and seasoning
Nuts, dry fruits and ghee
Where to Buy Navratri Ingredients in Germany
Desigros is an online Indian grocery store for customers in Germany. You can browse pantry staples, flours, spices, nuts and more from home, instead of searching several local shops.
Use the links above to explore ingredients by type. Check the product page for size, ingredients and current availability before ordering. For delivery information, see our Shipping Policy.
If you're unsure whether a product suits your fast, read the label and check with your family's tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What foods are commonly eaten during Navratri fasting?
Many families eat sabudana, makhana, kuttu or singhara flour, samak rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, peanuts, dry fruits, milk products and sendha namak. Practices vary, so follow your own tradition.
What is sendha namak, and why is it used?
Sendha namak is rock salt. Many people use it instead of regular table salt while fasting. Whether to use it depends on your family's customs.
Which flours are used in Navratri recipes?
Kuttu atta (buckwheat), singhara atta (water chestnut) and rajgira atta (amaranth) are popular choices for puris, parathas and pancakes. Some families use only one or two of them.
Can I find Navratri ingredients in Germany?
Yes. Desigros lets you explore Indian grocery items online for Germany. Check each product page for current availability, as stock can change.
Is Navratri fasting the same for everyone?
No. Rules differ by region, community and family. Some people fast for all nine days, some for only a few, and the permitted foods vary. This page is a general guide.
Shop Indian Groceries
Planning your Navratri meals? Explore more Indian staples at Desigros.