Happy Navratri to all those who are fasting and feasting. The nine day long festival has just begun for all of us and for some, the 9 day fasting too. Although, I am not fasting, I am aware that some of you are strictly-vegetarian, these nine days. But that isn’t stopping eating out. Restaurants have tweaked their menu to offer you some delectable thalis that you can gorge on without compromising on your food restrictions. We list a few you can try any of these days.

Mast Kalandar
Plot No-3, 1st Floor, Sector 4,HSR Layout, Opposite BDA Complex, Bangalore, Karnataka 560102.
A popular restaurant in the city for Navratri food, Mast Kalandar does two types of thalis for the occasion–the Vrat Maha Thali and Mini Thali. If you are looking for a sumptuous meal, then go for the the Maha Thali, which includes Aloo ki Subzi, Paneer, Vrat Veggie, Kuttu Ki Puris and Kuttu (buckwheat flour) ki Pakodi,sweet dishes or else mini thali is good enough.

Sattvam
35, Opposite Shell Petrol Bunk, Sankey Road, Sadashivnagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560080.
Sattvam is hosting a special food festival this Navratri. The place boasts of sattvic cuisine without the hint of garlic and onion. The presentation, and the portions are both satisfying. The desserts find a special mention here. Go for it, if you are looking for a change in taste.

Rajdhani Thali Restaurant
3rd Floor, Royal Meenakshi Mall, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076.
People love to break their fast here. The authentic taste of vegetarian food from Rajasthan and Gujarat will leave you asking for more. You can start your meal with dhokla and mini wadas and then progress to subzis including paneer, aloo, methi, gutta and many more. The spread is impressive and you can have your grand meal right here.

Soda Bottle Opener Wala
Plot Number 24/4, Lavelle Road, Opposite Harley Davidson Showroom, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001.
This parsi food joint is offering you Navaratri specials like sabudana papad, kera na cutlets, gwarfali and khattu meethu kaddu to aloo sabzi, kuttu atta puri and vrat ke chawal. Don’t forget to savour their dessert on this joyous occasion.