- By Ridam Sharma
- Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Fasting Potato-Paneer Recipe: As Hindus across the globe are celebrating the 5th day of Chaitra Navratri 2026, with some observing a fast each day, the craving to complete a day with tasty food becomes uncontrollable. Therefore, here's a super easy Potato-Paneer recipe which is completely fasting-friendly with no onion or garlic, only rock salt and vrat-friendly ingredients. Make it at home, enjoy it with your family, and keep your energy high.
Fasting Recipe For Navratri (Image Credit: Canva)
The crispy touch of potatoes and the softness of paneer make it a perfect combination for the 9 days of fasting. Check out the recipe:
Ingredients To Cook Fasting Potato-Paneer Recipe At Home
Serving For 2:
- 2 tbsp ghee.
- 100g paneer
- 4-5 medium-sized boiled potatoes
- cumin seed
- half an inch of grated ginger
- 1-2 green chillies
- a handful of curry leaves (optional)
- Pink salt as per taste
- finely chopped coriander
- a lemon (optional)
How To Make A Fasting Potato-Paneer Recipe At Home
1. Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a pan.
2. Fry small cubes of paneer until brown, and then take them out on a tissue spread on a plate.
Fry Paneer (Image Credit: Canva)
3. In the same pan, add cumin seeds and let them pop. Then add curry leaves and green chilli.
4. After a minute, add cube-shaped boiled potatoes and grated ginger. Give a good stir.
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5. Season with pink salt and ground pepper powder.
6. Now, add paneer, again mix everything and let the potatoes cook for 5-6 minutes.
7. Then garnish with finely chopped Coriander leaves.
Aloo Paneer Recipe (Image Credit: Canva)
8. Voila, your fasting potato-paneer is ready. Serve with a bowl of curd or squeeze a lemon.
This Navratri 2026, try this Potato-Paneer recipe with the above-mentioned simple steps, quick preparation, and a taste that makes the heart happy.
Even during fasting, when you get such yummy food, fasting becomes fun. Lastly, stay healthy, stay happy! Jai Mata Di!
