This Navratri try flavor-packed recipes with almonds

Navratri is symbolic of good over evil and is celebrated in all glory in different parts across India. The festival is welcomed with day-long fasts followed with long hours of dancing to the traditional forms of Garba and Dandiya with some electrifying music. The festival that originally belongs to the land of scrumptious food, Gujarat, deserves a platter of absolute lip-smacking recipes that are a balance of flavor and health.

When talking about healthy foods, one ingredient that instantly crosses the mind is almonds. Almonds have high nutritional value and are a source of 15 nutrients such as vitamin E, magnesium, protein, copper, zinc, iodine, etc.

They are also known to be a rich source of antioxidant vitamin E and deliver essential fatty acids and polyphenols, which make them a great addition to our daily diet for improved skin health. Such a diverse ingredient is ought to make any recipe nutritious for example: Honey Jeera Badam, Almond and Rose Kheer, and for ladoo batter.