India, Oct. 12 -- Fried potatoes, sabudana khichdi, and kuttu puris usually dominate Navratri fasting plates. While these carb-heavy staples give a quick burst of energy, relying on them for nine days straight often leads to the dreaded mid-fast slump.

To keep your stamina up, nutrition experts share how to rebuild your fasting plate, hit your daily protein targets, and stay energised without breaking fasting rules.

The easiest fix is swapping or pairing fast-approved carbs with protein-dense alternatives:

Swap sabudana for amaranth (rajgira): Sabudana is almost purely carbohydrates. Mumbai-based clinical nutritionist Prachi Mandholia suggests switching to rajgira instead: "Opt for rajgira as it's a good protein source too, and pair it...