9 Delicious Prasad Recipes with A2 Cow Ghee for 9 Days of Navratri

Navratri is one of India’s most vibrant and spiritual festivals, celebrated with devotion, fasting, and prayers to Goddess Durga. Over nine nights, devotees honor the nine forms of the Goddess, and a key part of the celebrations is offering prasad -  food made with love, purity, and sattvic ingredients.

Each day has its own significance, and offering the right prasad adds devotion and joy to the celebration. Using natural products like Pure ghee, Farm Fresh honey, jaggery, and dry fruits makes the food healthier and more auspicious.

Here’s a day-wise guide to 9 prasads for 9 days of Navratri, with simple recipes you can try at home.

Day 1 – Maa Shailaputri

Prasad: Sabudana Kheer (Tapioca Pudding)

Maa Shailaputri represents purity and strength. A light and sweet sabudana kheer is perfect for the first day.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sabudana (tapioca pearls)
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp Girveda Ghee
• 2 tbsp Girveda Honey
• 5–6 cashews, chopped

Recipe:

1. Soak sabudana for 2 hours and drain.
2. Boil milk, add sabudana, and cook until soft.
3. Add Girveda ghee and honey, mix gently.
4. Garnish with cashews and serve warm as prasad.

Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini

Prasad: Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey

Maa Brahmacharini symbolizes penance and devotion. A refreshing fruit salad with honey is simple and sattvic.

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, 1 banana, ½ pomegranate, ½ cup grapes
• 1 tbsp Natural Honey
• A few chopped almonds

Recipe:

1. Chop all fruits into bite-sized pieces.
2. Drizzle Girveda honey over the fruits.
3. Sprinkle almonds and serve fresh.

Day 3 – Maa Chandraghanta

Prasad: Makhana Kheer (Foxnut Pudding)

Maa Chandraghanta represents peace and serenity. Makhana kheer is light, nutritious, and perfect for offering.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup makhana (foxnuts)
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tsp A2 Cow Ghee
• 2 tsp Farm Fresh Honey
• 4–5 chopped cashews

Recipe:

1. Roast makhana in A2 Cow ghee until slightly crispy.
2. Boil milk and add roasted makhana.
3. Cook for 10–12 minutes, then add honey and mix.
4. Garnish with cashews and offer as prasad.

Day 4 – Maa Kushmanda

Prasad: Singhare Ka Atta Halwa (Water Chestnut Flour Halwa)

Maa Kushmanda gives cosmic energy and vitality. This halwa is rich, fasting-friendly, and nourishing.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour)
• 2 tbsp Gir Cow Ghee
• 3 tbsp jaggery powder
• 1 cup water
• Cardamom powder

Recipe:

1. Heat Girveda ghee in a pan and roast singhare ka atta until aromatic.
2. Add water and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
3. Add jaggery and cook until mixture thickens.
4. Sprinkle cardamom powder and serve warm.

Day 5 – Maa Skandamata

Prasad: Banana & Honey Panchamrit

Maa Skandamata symbolizes nurturing and motherhood. A Panchamrit with bananas and honey is soothing and sattvic.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, mashed
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp A2 Gir Cow  Ghee
• 1 tsp Pure Honey
• A pinch of cardamom powder

Recipe:

1. Mix mashed banana with milk.
2. Add Girveda ghee, honey, and cardamom.
3. Serve as prasad; it is light, nutritious, and symbolic of motherly care.

Day 6 – Maa Katyayani

Prasad: Atta Halwa (Wheat Flour Halwa)

Maa Katyayani represents courage and protection. Wheat flour halwa made in Girveda ghee is traditional and fulfilling.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup wheat flour (atta)
• 2 tbsp Girveda Ghee
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp Girveda Honey
• Chopped nuts

Recipe:

1. Roast wheat flour in Girveda ghee until golden brown.
2. Add water slowly and cook until thick.
3. Sweeten with honey and garnish with nuts.
4. Offer as a wholesome prasad.

Day 7 – Maa Kalaratri

Prasad: Dry Fruit Laddoo

Maa Kalaratri destroys negativity and protects devotees. Dry fruit laddoos are nutritious, easy to prepare, and perfect for offering.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup almonds, cashews, raisins
• 2 tbsp Natural Honey
• 1 tsp A2 Cow Ghee

Recipe:

1. Chop or grind dry fruits coarsely.
2. Heat Girveda ghee and mix with dry fruits.
3. Add honey and shape into small laddoos.
4. Serve as energy-filled prasad.

Day 8 – Maa Mahagauri

Prasad: Coconut Barfi with Ghee

Maa Mahagauri represents purity. Coconut barfi made with ghee is sweet, sattvik, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated coconut
• 2 tbsp Girveda Ghee
• 3 tbsp jaggery or honey

Recipe:

1. Heat ghee in a pan and add grated coconut.
2. Cook for 5–6 minutes, add jaggery/honey and stir well.
3. Spread in a tray and cut into small pieces once set.
4. Offer as prasad to the Goddess.

Day 9 – Maa Siddhidatri

Prasad: Sweet Chana & Jaggery Mix

Maa Siddhidatri grants success and fulfillment. A simple sweet chana with jaggery is nourishing and symbolic of completion.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup boiled black chana (or chickpeas)
• 2 tsp Gir Cow Ghee
• 3 tbsp jaggery
• A pinch of cardamom powder

Recipe:

1. Heat ghee in a pan and add boiled chana.
2. Mix in jaggery and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle cardamom powder and offer as prasad.
   
   
   

Tips for Preparing Navratri Prasad with A2 Cow Ghee

• Always use fresh, clean ingredients. Purity and intention are most important.
• Girveda’s pure ghee and honey enhance flavor and keep the recipes sattvic.
• Avoid onion, garlic, and heavy spices; keep dishes light and simple.
• Prepare prasad fresh and serve warm whenever possible.

Conclusion on Prasad with A2 Cow Ghee

Navratri is a festival of devotion, energy, and spirituality. Preparing these 9 prasads for 9 days allows you to connect with the Goddess while enjoying healthy, sattvic foods. Using Girveda’s Products like ghee, honey, and natural ingredients makes the offerings more authentic and meaningful. Also Check out Our Delicious Honey Recipes for Everyday Cooking.

May Maa Durga bless your home with peace, happiness, and prosperity this Navratri.

Happy Navratri from Girveda! 🌸

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is prasad and why is it offered during Navratri?

Prasad is food offered to the Goddess during Navratri. It is a symbol of devotion and purity. After the offering, it is shared with family and friends as a blessing.

2. Can I use honey in Navratri prasad?

Yes, pure honey (like Girveda Honey) can be used in prasad. It is considered sattvic and adds natural sweetness. However, some fasting traditions may avoid honey, so check your family’s custom.

3. Do I need to avoid onion and garlic in prasad?

Yes, during Navratri, prasad should be sattvic, meaning prepared without onion, garlic, or heavy spices. Light and pure ingredients like milk, ghee, honey, jaggery, fruits, and dry fruits are preferred.

4. Can I prepare prasad in advance?

Some dishes like laddoos, barfi, or halwa can be made in advance. However, fresh preparation is recommended for milk-based dishes like kheer or curd rice. Always store in a clean container.

5. What products from Girveda can I use in these recipes?

You can use:

• Girveda Pure Ghee for roasting, frying, and enhancing flavor
• Girveda Honey for natural sweetness

6. Are these recipes suitable for all regions of India?

Yes, these prasads are adaptable. Some regions may have local variations (like sabudana kheer in the North, singhara halwa in the South). You can modify ingredients according to local customs.

7. Can I offer fruits as prasad?

Absolutely! Fresh fruits, either alone or in a salad with honey and nuts, make light and sattvic prasad, especially for fast days.