Celebrate the Birth of Lord Ram with these Special Ram Navami Recipes!

Ram Navami is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ram. Observed on the ninth day of the Chaitra month, this year it falls on the 6th of April. During this festival, people indulge in chanting, offer prayers to lord Ram and prepare delicacies because no Indian festival is complete without food. To bring you the best of Sri Ram Navami recipes, we have curated a yummyful curation. 

Sooji ka Halwa

Sooji Halwa is one of the most sought-after sweet dishes for any Hindu festival. It is prepared during Ram Navami as well and is usually had with poori. Here is the recipe for the same by Cook with Parul. 

Vada Pappu

Ram Navami celebrations are incomplete without vada pappu, also known as kosambari, a traditional South Indian dish. Made with soaked moong dal, coconut, green chillies, and lemon, it is served as a prasad (sacred offering). Here is the recipe for the same by Raks Kitchen. 

Paanak

Paanak is a traditional South Indian beverage, often made with jaggery, cardamom, and water. This refreshing drink is specially made during Ram Navami and is even better for the summer months. Check out the recipe from Smishas Kitchen. 

Makhana Kheer 

The rice kheer gets a little twist during Ram Navami. Makhana Kheer is made with milk, roasted and puffed makhana (foxnuts or lotus seeds), nuts, and flavourings like cardamom or saffron. Here is the recipe for the same from Food Logix.

Chana Sundal

Chana Sundal prepared with kabuli chana or white chana (chickpeas), spices, curry leaves, and fresh coconut is a healthy dish. It is prepared during religious festivals, which include Ram Navami as well. Here is the recipe for the same from Sharmins Passions.

Coconut Laddoo 

Coconut ladoo, also known as Nariyal Ladoo, is a traditional Indian sweet made from grated coconut, sugar (or jaggery), ghee and milk. Sometimes cardamom is also added to give the extra flavour. Here is the recipe for the same from Manjulas Kitchen.

Chalimidi 

Chalimidi is a traditional South Indian sweet dish, particularly popular in Andhra Pradesh, made with rice flour, jaggery (or sugar), and ghee, often prepared for festivals and special occasions, including Ram Navami. Here ois the recipe for the same from MasalaKorb.

Kala Channa and Poori 

How can we forget the classic kala chana and poori during Ram Navami? This is a classic combination often paired with sheera or halwa. Here is the recipe for the same from MasterChef Pankaj Bhadouria.