India, March 25 -- Chaitra Navratri is in full swing, with many devotees observing fasts during the nine-day festival. During this period, they actively abstain from certain foods such as grains like wheat and rice, pulses and lentils. The goal is to eat sattvik food.ALSO READ: Want to fast right? Oncologist shares 8 hacks to maintain energy during Navratri: 'Choose kuttu roti instead of.'

During Navratri, devotees eat simple vegetarian meals that are believed to help attain the spiritual focus required during puja days for prayer and meditation. Every home that celebrates Navratri follows this tradition.

How are these simple, pure vegetarian dishes reinterpreted on the gourmet table? And is there any trend, aside from festive fasting, ...