Navratri festivity is in the spotlight. Mumbaikars are offering prayers to Goddesses and coordinating garba and dandiya steps. The highlight feature of this pious period is the Navratri vrat thali which embodies the essence of fasting during the nine-day festival. It is a devout culinary tradition where individuals abstain from consuming grains, certain vegetables and non-vegetarian foods.

The primary focus of Navratri vrat thali is to use ingredients like water chestnut flour, amaranth and tapioca to create flavorful and wholesome dishes. To scour the most satisfying thali indulgence, Midday reached out to the chefs at popular restaurants across Mumbai, who are crafting unique dishes for Navratri vrat thalis.