India, Oct. 13 -- Navratri is a time for celebration, dancing and festive feasting, but for those observing a vrat, it also means being mindful of what goes on their plates. With restrictions on certain ingredients, planning meals that are both satisfying and fasting-friendly can feel like a challenge. But vrat food need not be bland or repetitive; all it takes is a little creativity in the kitchen.

To make your festive menu more exciting, we have put together five interesting fasting-friendly recipes by chef Swapnadeep Mukherjee, executive chef at The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa, that bring flavour and variety to your Navratri celebrations. Check out the recipes below!

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