Navratri Fasting Noodles: Buckwheat & Amaranth Guide 2025

Navratri Fasting Noodles: Buckwheat & Amaranth Guide 2025

Navratri fasting (upvas) doesn't have to mean boring food. With the right ingredients, your fast meals can be just as satisfying and delicious as regular meals. Millet noodles — specifically buckwheat (kuttu) and amaranth (rajgira) — are the perfect Navratri fasting foods.

Which Noodles Are Navratri-Friendly?

During Navratri and other fasting periods, observant Hindus avoid:

  • Regular wheat flour (maida, atta)
  • Rice (on strict fasts)
  • Regular salt (some use sendha namak / rock salt instead)

The following millet noodles are 100% Navratri-approved:

1. Buckwheat (Kuttu) Noodles — The #1 Fasting Noodle

Kuttu (buckwheat) is one of the most commonly used fasting ingredients in India. Our Buckwheat Noodles are made from 100% buckwheat flour — no maida, no wheat, no fillers. Ready in just 5 minutes. Rich in rutin, an antioxidant that supports heart health.

2. Amaranth (Rajgira) Noodles — High Calcium Fasting Noodle

Amaranth (rajgira) is one of the most popular fasting ingredients. Our Amaranth Noodles are naturally gluten-free, high in calcium and protein, and perfect for Ekadashi, Navratri, and other upvas days.

How to Cook Fasting Noodles for Navratri

Simple Kuttu Noodle Stir-Fry

  1. Boil buckwheat noodles for 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, green chilli, and grated ginger.
  3. Add boiled potato cubes and roasted peanuts.
  4. Toss in the noodles. Season with sendha namak (rock salt) and black pepper.
  5. Garnish with coriander. Serve hot.

Amaranth Noodles with Yoghurt Sauce

  1. Boil amaranth noodles for 6 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. Mix with fresh yoghurt, cucumber, mint, and sendha namak.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tips for Navratri Noodle Fasting

  • Use sendha namak (rock salt) instead of regular iodised salt
  • Cook with ghee or groundnut oil
  • Add paneer or peanuts for protein
  • Include vegetables allowed during your specific fast

Shop Fasting Noodles

Millet Me's Buckwheat Noodles and Amaranth Noodles are available online with delivery across India. Stock up before Navratri!