By Tn Lifestyle Desk

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During the Karwa Chauth vrat (fast), women stay without food and water from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity of their husbands. When the moon shines in the sky, that is the moment, women take their first sip or bite of the food. Since fasting slows the digestive process and reduces energy, it’s essential to break it slowly and with care. Breaking the fast with extra spiced food or oily food right after can lead to acidity or indigestion problems. Traditionally, women have broken their Karwa Chauth fast with simple, cooling, and hydrating foods. Eating light, gut-friendly dishes helps your body rehydrate, regain energy, and ease back into digestion. After a long fast, especially during Karwa Chauth 2025, the focus should be on gentle nourishment before diving into the heavier festive meals. Buttermilk (chaas) For breaking Karwa Chauth fast, buttermilk or chaas, is a great option. This drink is known for helping your stomach ease back into processing meals because it is considered both refreshing and helpful in digesting food. It’s a rich source of vitamin B12, which supports bone health and helps maintain energy levels. It also provides calcium and potassium, both essential for overall strength and vitality. After vrat, a glass of buttermilk offers relief and comfort. Coconut Water (nariyal panni) Coconut water has essential vitamins and minerals, which helps in rehydrating the body after breaking the fast. Unlike other sugary or fizzy drinks, coconut water is easy to digest, and helps replenish energy, reducing fatigue quickly. Fresh Fruit Salad Fresh fruits contain natural sugar, which provide energy after fasting. A plate of fruits such as papaya, banana, apples has high water content and can be easily digested. Fruit salads serves as a light and refreshing way to rehydrate before indulging in heavy meals. Moong Dal Cheela A thin moong dal cheela made from soaked yellow moong is light, savoury, and quick to prepare. It provides clean protein without frying. Add crumbled paneer for extra satiety, or sprinkle white sesame for a dairy-free option. Keep the flavours simple with ginger and jeera, and serve warm with a spoon of plain curd instead of salt-heavy chutneys. Vegetable Upma Vegetable upma, made with soft semolina and lightly cooked vegetables like peas, carrots, and beans, is an ideal first meal after fasting. Mildly spiced and easy to digest, it provides fibre and gentle nourishment for the stomach. After observing the Karwa Chauth fast, a warm bowl of upma helps restore energy while keeping digestion comfortable.