8 tasty Navratri snacks

Navratri is one of those festivals where food becomes a quiet act of devotion. The rules of the vrat may look limiting on paper; no grains, no regular salt, no onion or garlic, but walk into any kitchen in these nine days and you’ll see how inventive people get. Starchy roots, nutty flours, and humble fruits turn into snacks that are simple, sustaining, and often far tastier than everyday fare. Here are six that stand out. They don’t just keep you within the rules; they keep you satisfied and, in some cases, delighted.