Hindu festival ‘Mahashivratri’ is just round the corner, and Shivratri is considered auspicious by millions of Hindus throughout the world who observe it through fasting and offer prayers to Lord Shiva for well being. This year it’s going to be more special as it falls on Monday and Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva, in Hinduism each day of the week is dedicated to a particular God or Goddess in the Hindi pantheon. Almost every Lord Shiva devotee observe fast in honour of Lord Shiva as Shivratri fast is considered to be the most important fast, while some follow a diet of only fruits and milk, many observe Shivratri without consuming a drop of water for the entire day. I have grown up eating ‘Farali’ food on the day of Mahashivratri as I can not stay hungry for the entire day. On Mahashivratri devotees consume food made from Sabudana, Rajgiro or Shingoda flour, in Gujrat people eat Shakkria Bateta, a mixture of boiled or roasted sweet potato or dishes made out of these two ingredients. I have always wondered why this significant custom is followed in Gujarat, I am sure there will be a some scientific reason behind it but till today’s date I don’t have a clue. I fast on Mahashivratri,( great excuse ) because I just simply love the Farali food. I only prepare farali food twice a year, on Mahashivratri and Janmasthmi and immensely enjoy all the delicacies, if you are observing fast on this Mahashivratri and want to enjoy Farali Food check out our MUST TRY VRAT KA KHANA recipes.
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