Shravan coincides with peak monsoon. With monsoon comes the time to grow new crops followed by harvesting during Diwali. The major rain fed crops are bajra, jowar, rice and maize.
- Bajra, jowar are power sources of iron
- Maize is rich in magnesium and zinc
Some typical foods eaten during this time are:
- Amaranth /Rajgira dishes like ladoos and chikki, Sago/Sabudana khichdi and tikkis, Yam/Suran dishes
- Vegetables consumed are bottle gourd (dudhi/lauki), snake gourd (turai), pointed gourd (parwal), yam (suran), bitter gourd (karela), cluster beans (gavar)
Apart from the religious significance associated with lord Shiva, it is a good opportunity to detox the body by having satvikk food and fasting. As monsoons are generally associated with stomach ailments, having simple and light foods keeps you healthy.
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