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5 Pantry Picks to Power Your Shravan

04 Jul • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

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Shop Smart This Shravan: Vrat-Friendly Finds to Nourish Your Monsoon Days

I don’t keep a fast during Shravan, but my mother does. Every year, without fail, she quietly begins stocking up her kitchen with specific staples the moment Sawan rolls in. Her list doesn’t change much, and honestly, I’ve grown to appreciate the comforting rhythm of it all—the ghee tins, the vrat rice, the mishri jar she hides from my snacking hands.

While I may not follow the ritual of fasting myself, I do follow the food. There’s something about the ingredients she chooses—clean, sattvic, grounding—that feels deeply nourishing in the monsoon. Whether it’s a spoonful of A2 ghee drizzled on hot aloo or the scent of coconut oil hitting a kuttu dosa pan, it all hits home.

This week on IFN Fast Finds, I’m sharing five classic pantry categories that my mom swears by every Shravan. These aren’t just for the fasting faithful—they’re for anyone looking to eat simply, cook with intention, and enjoy monsoon meals that soothe and satisfy.

List below. Add to cart as you please.

A2 Ghee

Rich in omega-3s and gut-loving butyric acid, A2 ghee enhances your fasting meals with smooth flavor, satiety, and spiritual satvik value.

Raw Honey

A natural sweetener loaded with enzymes and antioxidants—perfect in fruit bowls, herbal teas, or just a teaspoon before bed during fasts.

Rock Sugar (Mishri)

This cooling, crystal-like sweet is ideal for fasting energy dips. Use it post-meal, in sherbets, or paired with fennel as a digestive.

Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil

Pure and sattvic, this oil adds a subtle nutty aroma and healthy fats to kuttu dosas, sabudana stir-fries, and sweets.

Fox Nuts (Makhana)

Light, crunchy, and high in calcium, makhana is a monsoon snacking essential—dry-roast it in ghee or toss it into kheer to satiate your sweet tooth.

Shravan isn’t just about what you skip—it’s about what you choose. These sattvic staples not only honor tradition but also align with modern mindful eating. Whether you’re prepping a simple vrat thali or sipping herbal chai during a downpour, let your pantry support your season of calm, clarity, and flavor. 

Ready to explore? Click, add to cart, and savor the ease.

India Food Network Team

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