Karwa Chauth is rapidly approaching, and we are eagerly anticipating it. Karwa Chauth is celebrated nationwide each year with great fanfare and extravagance.
Karwa Chauth honours a couple’s love and is particularly celebrated by married women. Karwa Chauth is celebrated with great fanfare in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. Married women observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise on this day. They break their fast only when they see the moon in the sky and accept food and water from their husbands. During Karwa Chauth, married women offer prayers to Lord Shiva for their husbands’ long lives.
To keep their bahus healthy and energised during the fast, mothers-in-law make a Sargi Thaal for them before the fast starts. Thus, it’s a significant ritual. But it’s important to add nutritious foods to your Sargi Thaal. Foods that are high in water content and that can supply the body with vital nutrients should be included in the pre-fast meal. You should include whole grains, fruits, milk, protein, and fibre on your sargi thali.
Here are 5 foods items that should be present in the Sargi Thali:
1. Wholesome breakfast high in carbohydrates: Add items such as paranthas, cheelas, or dosas, and use whole-grain flours to boost their nutritional content. Combine them with the veggies of your choice and add yoghurt to your sargi platter. These fiber-rich components will aid in avoiding acidity or bloating during the day. Another great option is to stuff rotis with seasonal vegetables or curd.
2. Personalised paneer cubes: These are a good source of protein that will keep you full for a long time.
3. Seasonal fruits and vegetables: Incorporate fruits such as pineapple, oranges, and pomegranates to avoid becoming dehydrated during the day. Due to their high water content, citrus fruits can assist in making up for dehydration. Avoiding tea and coffee in your Sargi is advised because they can cause dehydration.
4. Coconut water: It’s the perfect detoxifying drink to have during the day. It keeps you well-hydrated during the ‘nirjala’ fast and also facilitates digestion, maintains electrolyte balance, and gives you sustained energy for the duration of the day.
5. Cup of milk: As an alternative, think about having a fresh fruit shake or a cup of milk.