Maha Shivratri, one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar, is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and mindful eating. While traditional fasting recipes have been passed down through generations, modern kitchen innovations have made it easier to prepare these dishes while preserving their authentic flavours.

Here are easy delectable recipes that perfectly blend tradition with convenience, allowing you to focus on your spiritual journey while enjoying nourishing meals.

Raw Banana Potato Cutlet
Roopa Nabar, chef at TTK Prestige says you can make Raw Banana Potato Cutlet. It is a crispy, golden-brown fasting snack that combines the hearty goodness of raw bananas and potatoes with aromatic Indian spices, perfectly air-fried for a guilt-free indulgence. 

Ingredients:
Raw bananas, medium, boiled, peeled and mashed 3 nos
Potatoes, boiled, peeled and grated 2 nos
Dried mango powder (amchoor) 1 tsp
Jeera powder 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Arrowroot powder or sago powder 1/2 cup
Finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 tbsp
Oil for brushing
 
Method:
1. Put bananas and potatoes in a mixing bowl and mix well.
2. Add amchoor powder, jeera powder, salt, red chilli powder and coriander leaves and mix well.
3. Put arrowroot powder/sago powder in a plate and spread.
4. Divide the banana mixture into equal portions and shape into tikkis.
5. Pre-heat two-in-one air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius.
6. Roll the tikkis in arrowroot/sago powder and place them on a silicone sheet. Brush them with oil and put them in air fryer. Turn side after 4 minutes. Apply oil and again air fry them for 4 minutes.
7. Arrange them on a serving plate and serve hot.