A Seasonal Offering of Farali Favourites, Only for a Limited Period

Fasting during festivals like Shravan and Janmashtami is often seen as a time to slow down, eat something light and focus on clean food. But that doesn’t mean the meals have to be boring.

At Chatkazz, we bring together a special range of Farali food, light, simple, and flavour packed dishes that stick to traditional fasting rules. These are available only from 25th July to 23rd August 2025 across all our locations, Harris Park, Wentworthville, Bella Vista, Adelaide, and Canberra, so if you’re planning to try something different this season, this is your chance.

The best part? You don’t have to be fasting to enjoy them. Our fasting food options are great for anyone who prefers gluten-free, onion-free, and garlic-free meals that still taste great. Whether it’s for health reasons, personal choice, or just curiosity, the Chatkazz Farali specials are worth checking out.

From Upvas food like Sabudana Vada and Jeera Aloo to lighter meals like Sabudana Khichdi, we’ve included a delicious variety cooked fresh and served warm.

What Is Farali and Why It’s More Than Just “Fasting Food”

Farali food (or Upvas food) refers to the meals people eat during religious fasts. These dishes follow specific guidelines, no grains, onion, garlic, and no regular salt. Instead, they’re made with ingredients like sabudana, rajgira flour, singhara atta, potatoes, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and rock salt.

This tradition goes back centuries and is still followed in many Indian homes, especially during festivals like Shravan, Janmashtami, and Navratri. The goal is to eat clean, stay light, and avoid heavy or processed ingredients.

What makes these dishes interesting is how versatile they are. You can make snacks, sweets, and full meals using just a few core ingredients. They’re also naturally gluten-free, easy to digest, and surprisingly filling.

You don’t need to be fasting to enjoy them. These dishes are great if you’re looking for something simple, nourishing, and different from your regular meals. That’s what we’ve tried to bring to the table at Chatkazz.

Exclusive Farali Specials at Chatkazz – Only Available Till 23rd August

For a limited time, we’re serving a special range of Farali special dishes at Chatkazz. Each one follows traditional fasting rules and is made using fresh, clean ingredients. These dishes are available only from 25th July to 23rd August, so if you’re curious to try them, now’s the time.

Here’s a look at what’s on the limited-time menu:

Sabudana Vada

Crispy on the outside and soft inside, Sabudana Vada is a fasting favourite that never gets old. Made with sago pearls, mashed potatoes, peanuts, and light spices, it’s perfectly golden and served with a flavourful fasting chutney. Great for a snack, whether you’re fasting or not.

Sabudana Khichdi

Light, comforting, and full of flavour, this is a dish that feels just right during fasts. We make it with soaked sabudana, soft potatoes, roasted peanuts, and green chillies, finished with a splash of lemon. Simple, clean, and satisfying.

Jeera Aloo

A classic made with minimal ingredients and maximum flavour. Tender potatoes are tossed in cumin seeds, green chillies, and rock salt for that earthy, homestyle taste. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for fasting days.

Farali Bhel

A crunchy, refreshing twist on regular bhel, made for fasting. It’s got sago crisps, peanuts, potatoes, and chutney, all tossed together for a light, tangy snack. Perfect when you want something fun but still Farali-friendly.

Farali Combo

Can’t decide what to try? The Farali Combo gives you a little of everything. It’s a complete plate of fasting favourites—great for when you're hungry or want to explore more than one dish in one go.

All these dishes are prepared fresh every day and follow the traditional methods used in Upvas food. We’ve kept the flavours authentic, the ingredients clean, and the cooking simple, exactly how it should be during the festive season.

And if you’re planning to try more than one item, we definitely recommend going for the Farali thali. It’s the easiest way to experience the variety on offer.

Why Farali Food Is a Healthy Choice During Festive Times

One of the best things about Farali food is how light and wholesome it is. Even if you're not fasting, these dishes make a great change from heavier meals.

Most of our fasting food dishes are naturally gluten-free and don’t use any onion or garlic. That makes them suitable for people with dietary preferences or sensitivities, even outside of religious reasons.

Here are a few reasons why more people are choosing Upvas food as a healthier option:

1. Gluten-Free Ingredients

Grains like wheat or rice are replaced with alternatives like sabudana, rajgira, or samo rice. These are easier to digest and can be helpful for those avoiding gluten or looking for variety in their meals.

2. Naturally Satvik

These dishes are cooked without onion, garlic, or processed ingredients. That gives them a Satvik quality, meaning they’re calming, clean, and gentle on your stomach.

3. Clean Cooking Methods

There’s no heavy frying or over-spicing here. Ingredients are usually steamed, sautéed, or roasted with simple spices. This helps preserve their nutritional value while keeping flavours intact.

4. Sustained Energy

Foods like sweet potatoes, peanuts, and sabudana are high in complex carbs and healthy fats. They give you steady energy throughout the day, especially when you're avoiding regular meals.

5. Digestive Friendly

Fasting foods often rely on ingredients that are easy to break down. Dishes are also typically made in small batches and served fresh — which helps support better digestion.

If you're looking for meals that are light, clean, and easy on the body, the Chatkazz Farali specials are a great fit — whether you’re observing a fast or not.

Why the Festival Season Is the Best Time to Try Farali Dishes

The months of Shravan and Janmashtami are known for fasting, prayer, and clean eating. But they also bring a chance to enjoy food that’s made differently, simpler, fresher, and more mindful.

Choosing Shravan specials or Janmashtami fasting food is about taking a break from rich, heavy meals and going back to something lighter and more balanced. During this time, many people turn to festival food that’s rooted in tradition but still enjoyable on a regular day.

What makes this time special at Chatkazz is that we prepare each dish just for this season. These aren’t part of our regular menu. The recipes we use follow classic fasting guidelines and include ingredients typically used in healthy celebration meals like rock salt, singhara flour, and samo grain.

If you’re someone who celebrates this time of year or simply wants to explore a different style of eating, this is a great opportunity. And since our limited-time Farali menu is available only until 21st August, now’s the best time to drop by or place an order.

The dishes are light, satisfying, and festive in their own way, perfect whether you’re eating alone or with friends and family.

Want to Try It? Here’s How to Order Right Away

Our Farali specials are only around from 25th July to 23rd August 2025. That means if you’re planning to try them, now’s the time. These dishes won’t be available after the festive season.

You can enjoy them in two ways:

Visit your nearest Chatkazz outlet and explore the full spread fresh from the kitchen. Or, if you prefer to enjoy them at home, just place an order online

Either way, the menu has been crafted for this moment, whether you’re fasting, looking for something lighter, or just in the mood for a festive treat.

We’re only serving these for a few more days, so don’t miss out. Celebrate the season with food that’s pure, clean, and full of flavour, the Chatkazz Farali way.

FAQs

What is allowed in Farali food?

Farali food includes ingredients like potatoes, sweet potatoes, peanuts, sabudana, rajgira, singhara flour, milk products, and rock salt. Regular grains, lentils, onion, garlic, and common salt are avoided during fasts.

Can non-fasting guests enjoy the Farali menu?

Yes, absolutely. The dishes are made with fresh, clean ingredients and light spices, making them a good choice even if you’re not fasting but just want something lighter.

What makes Chatkazz’s Farali food different?

Our Chatkazz Farali specials follow traditional fasting guidelines while focusing on taste and quality. We prepare everything fresh with authentic recipes, using high-quality fasting-friendly ingredients.