9 Best Foods to Eat on Ram Navami 2022

 9 Best Foods to Eat on Ram Navami

Ram Navami, celebrated across the country as the birthday of Lord Rama, is observed on Chaitra Masa Shukla Navami — the ninth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April). 

It’s customary to make special recipes on this day to honor Lord Rama’s life and his epic quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana in Sri Lanka. 

Here are the 10 best foods to eat on Ram Navami, perfect for an elaborate Sunday meal or your weekly family feast.

1) Rama Laddoo

These laddoos can be made in advance and stored for as long as three months. 

They are also a delicious way to celebrate Rama Navami with family, friends, and colleagues. 

Store them in an airtight container and share them with those around you—they’re easy to make and far tastier than they sound! 

This sweet treat can be enjoyed by vegetarians, vegans, and carnivores alike.

2) Jalebis

Jalebi is a popular sweet in most parts of India. 

This delicacy has been around for centuries and is commonly consumed during special occasions like Ram Navami and Diwali. 

Jalebi is often found served with rabri, a thickened milk dessert made from evaporated milk and sugar. 

The batter used to make jalebis contains all-purpose flour, semolina, water, sugar, dry fruits, and saffron strands for color. 

It's typically fried in ghee or oil and then soaked in warm syrup flavored with rose water or orange blossom water. 

The crispness of jalebis gives way to a soft interior that makes it an irresistible addition to any festival spread!

3) Kheer

Ram Navami is an annual festival dedicated to Lord Rama, celebrated in India as part of Ramzan festivities. 

In honor of Lord Rama, a sweet rice dish called kheer is served on Ramanavami day. 

The rice used for making kheer is often soaked overnight and boiled before being cooked with milk. 

Once it's cooled off, ghee (clarified butter) and cardamom are added for flavor, along with raisins or nuts if desired. 

To make your kheer, you'll need about 2 cups of basmati rice and 4 cups of whole milk—the type of milk you use will affect how much sugar you end up using so stick with something low-fat (or not at all).

4) Kathi Rolls

These popular Indian snacks are traditionally made during festivals. 

They’re often eaten as part of a meal, but you can also make them into wraps or cut them up into sticks and eat them like candy. 

This recipe combines lentils, vegetables, and whole-wheat flour for an extra nutritional boost—but feel free to add in your favorite spices and seasonings. 

The recipe yields 12 rolls that are about three inches long each. 

The serving size is only one roll (which comes out to about 140 calories), so these make a great appetizer for parties. 

If you want some extra calories, serve these with traditional Indian mint chutney or mango pickle instead of plain yogurt or mustard. 

You could also try adding some red onions or cucumbers for added crunch and flavor.

5) Bihari Lassi

Lassi is a type of yogurt-based beverage which can be served cold or warm. 

It’s commonly enjoyed as an afternoon snack, but in North India, it is often consumed with dal chawal (lentils and rice) or aloo paratha (potato and flatbread).

One of my favorite things about lassi is that it goes with just about any dish.

6) Malpua

This sweet pancake-like dessert is soaked in sugar syrup and garnished with nuts, which makes it taste divine. 

The recipe for malpua is very similar to a regular pancake, except that it is fried with oil instead of butter or ghee. 

This delicious dish can be made for any special occasion and is loved by people of all ages! A real treat for your taste buds, you have no excuse not to try out malpua today!

7) Mithai

In northern India, Ram Navami is a very sweet holiday. 

The most common Indian sweet eaten during Ramnavmi is mithai, traditional Indian sweets. 

The most common mithai consumed are malpuas, jalebis, and burfis. Jalebi is a fried pretzel-like doughnut often dusted with powdered sugar or served soaked in thick sugary syrup. 

Burfi can be made from condensed milk, melted cheese, or even carrots; these desserts are colorful and fun! 

Traditional malpua is an old-fashioned pancake that has chocolaty or saffron-flavored syrup drizzled over it once it comes off of the frying pan and then served hot!

8) Paneer Tikka and Kabab/Tandoori Chops

Paneer tikka and tandoori chops are some of my favorite food items that I can never say no to. 

When it comes to paneer tikka, a plateful of these is just amazing. Paneer Tikka is mildly spiced and nicely grilled in Tandoori Mashaal (clay oven). 

The cooked Paneer goes well with green chutney or Mint sauce and even with creamy white sauce. 

But remember, you should consume it as fresh as possible as it easily gets soggy when kept for a long time. For Non-vegetarians, go for a marinated Tandoori chop served hot from a clay oven.

9) Badshahi Kadhi

Badshahi Kadhi, a curry from Rajasthan, has a secret ingredient in it. 

No, it’s not bread or beer; it’s paneer. Paneer is an Indian cheese that is made by curdling milk and pressing out its water. 

This creates a solid block of cheese that can be cut into cubes and added to curries such as Badshahi Kadhi. 

Although paneer doesn’t add much taste when mixed into spicy dishes like Badshahi Kadhi, its texture adds some creaminess—and makes Badshahi Kadhi even more delicious! 

This dish goes especially well with Puri bread which you can find at any local Indian restaurant.