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26 Jain Recipes For Paryushan Parva (A Time Of Purification Observed By the Jain Community)

Revati Upadhya

Revati Upadhya

September 8, 2015

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26 Jain Recipes For Paryushan Parva (A Time Of Purification Observed By the Jain Community) - Featured image for recipe collection curated by Revati Upadhya

One of the most widely celebrated and significant festivals for the Jain community, Paryushan Parva is quite different from what one expects of a typical Indian festival that is celebrated with pomp and festivity. On the contrary, Paryushan is a solemn occasion that is observed as a time of penance and purification. Over a period of eight days for Śvētāmbaras and 10 days for Digambara, usually occurring during the months of August or September, people of the Jain community reflect, introspect immerse themselves in penance or various kinds as a means to purify the mind, body and soul of all toxins. 

During this time, apart from the rituals that are performed, meditations and prayers offered, people also fast for as many days as possible. Many subsist on sipping water through the day, alone. Those who partake of meals, observe several restrictions. Usually all root vegetables, green leafy vegetables and honey are avoided. This really pares down an already vegetarian diet, eliminating even basics like ginger, garlic, coriander, curry leaves and so many things we take for granted.

To commemorate the occasion, here is a list of 35 recipes that are can be made during the time of Paryushan.

Note: Some of these recipes may have ingredients like honey, ginger, coriander, curry leaves and green chilies, but if you are observing the fast in its totality, simply eliminate them while preparing these dishes.

Dahi Vada Recipe - Lentil Dumplings in a Sweet and Spicy Yogurt - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Dahi Vada

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Bhaat Na Muthiya Dhokla Recipe | Gujarati Farsan | Snack - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Bhaat Na Muthiya Dhokla | Gujarati Farsan | Snack

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Gujarati Khaman Dhokla Recipe - Savory Steamed Lentil Cakes - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Khaman Dhokla

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Gujarati Khatta Dhokla Recipe - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Khatta Dhokla

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Oats Mor Kali Recipe - Oats & Buttermilk Breakfast Porridge - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Oats Mor Kali

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Gujarati Tawa Handvo Recipe - Healthy Pan Fried Lentil Cake - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Tawa Handvo

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Kela Anar Raita Recipe  (Banana Pomegranate Yogurt Dip Flavoured With Mustard) - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Kela Anar Raita

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Kachcha Kela Masala Sabzi Recipe (Raw Banana with Tomatoes & Spices) - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Kachcha Kela Masala Sabzi

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Paka Kela Ki Sabzi Recipe | Paka Kela nu Shaak | Gujarati Jain Recipe - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Paka Kela Ki Sabzi | Paka Kela nu Shaak | Gujarati Jain

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Gujarati Sev Tameta Nu Shaak | Sev Tamatar Ki Sabzi Recipe  - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Sev Tameta Nu Shaak | Sev Tamatar Ki Sabzi

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Green Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Green Moong Dal Khichdi

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Gujarati Dal Dhokli Recipe-Sweet & Spicy Tangy Dal Curry with Whole Wheat Strips - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Dal Dhokli -Sweet & Spicy Tangy Dal Curry with Whole Wheat Strips

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Gujarati Khatta Mag - Green Moong in Buttermilk Curry - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Khatta Mag

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South Indian Thengai Sadam Recipe | Quick & Healthy Coconut Rice - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

South Indian Thengai Sadam | Quick & Healthy Coconut Rice

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Gujarati Style Bhakri Recipe-A Multigrain Flat Bread - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Style Bhakri -A Multigrain Flat Bread

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Bhaat Ka Thepla Recipe - Spiced Rice Paratha - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Bhaat Ka Thepla

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Buckwheat Dosa Recipe - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Buckwheat Dosa

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Buckwheat Corn Dhokla Recipe - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Buckwheat Corn Dhokla

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Gujarati Vagharela Mag Recipe - Moong Sprouts Sabzi Recipe - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Vagharela Mag

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Jain Style Paneer Butter Masala Recipe | No Onion No Garlic Paneer Makhani - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Jain Style Paneer Butter Masala | No Onion No Garlic Paneer Makhani

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Lapsi Recipe  - Sweetened Gujarati Broken Wheat  - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Lapsi

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Gujarati Kadhi Recipe - Sweet And Spicy Gujarati Kadhi - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Kadhi

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Vaghareli Rotli Recipe - Roti Ka Poha  - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Vaghareli Rotli

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Vagharelo Bhaat Recipe - Gujarati Masala Rice - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Vagharelo Bhaat

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Bajra Na Rotla Recipe - A Traditional Gujarati Pearl Millet Bread - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Bajra Na Rotla

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Gujarati Khandvi Recipe - Savory Gram Flour Pinwheels - Recipe dish with step-by-step cooking instructions

Gujarati Khandvi

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