Chef Kunal Kapur’s papaya smoothie recipe for Navratri vrat: Check ingredients, steps and how to make this refreshing drink at home

Navratri has just begun and everyone keeps looking for a healthy vrat snack or drink. Chef Kunal Kapur on Instagram shared this healthy delicious papaya smoothie which is an easy-to-make drink prepared with ripe papaya, chilled milk or curd, a sweetener and a touch of cardamom. Here’s how you can prepare this creamy smoothie at home.

Chef Kunal Kapur posted with the caption saying “Day 1 of 9 Days, 9 Colours, 9 Vrat Special Recipes! We’re kicking off Navratri with the vibrant colour ORANGE and a refreshing Papaya Smoothie! Perfect for a quick breakfast during your vrat, this smoothie is simple, delicious and easy to make at home”.

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Ingredients for papaya smoothie

• Ripe papaya
• Yoghurt (Dahi) or chilled milk
• Honey or mishri
• Cardamom powder (Elaichi): A pinch, optional
• Sendha namak (Rock Salt): A tiny pinch, optional and suitable for vrat
• Ice cubes: 4–5
• Chopped dry fruits: Sliced almonds, cashews or pistachios for garnishing

How to make papaya smoothie at home

Step 1: Prepare the papaya

Wash the papaya thoroughly, remove its skin and cut the ripe fruit into small cubes. Keep the pieces ready for blending.

Step 2: Blend the ingredients

Add the papaya cubes, fresh yoghurt or chilled milk, honey or another preferred sweetener, a pinch of cardamom powder and ice cubes to a blender jar.

Step 3: Blend until smooth

Blend the ingredients for around one to two minutes, or until the mixture becomes creamy, velvety and lump-free. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.

Step 4: Garnish and serve

Pour the prepared smoothie into a tall glass and garnish it with chopped almonds, cashews or pistachios. Serve immediately while chilled for a refreshing Navratri breakfast.

Tip: If you are preparing the smoothie for a Navratri fast, check that all the ingredients and sweeteners you use comply with your fasting practices.