Why Potato Flour is the Best Alternative for Fasting (Vrat)
Why Choose Potato Flour for Fasting (Vrat)?
During Navratri, Ekadashi, and other fasting periods, traditional flours like wheat and maida are not allowed. Potato flour is an excellent alternative as it is:
- 100% Gluten-Free & Easy to Digest
- High in Potassium & Fiber – Keeps You Energized
- Quick to Cook – Ideal for Instant Recipes
- Light & Falahari – Perfect for Upwas and Jain Diets
AspKom® Aarogena Potato Flour is a healthy, gluten-free alternative to wheat, rice, and maida flours, perfect for households in Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai looking for a nutritious and easy-to-use option. This instant cooking flour is ideal for quick snacks and regional recipes, offering a high-energy, fiber-rich solution for health-conscious individuals. Whether you’re preparing South Indian delicacies, crispy North Indian treats, or fasting (vrat/upvaas) meals, Potato Flour ensures better digestion, sustained energy, and a naturally delicious taste without compromising on health.
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| S.No. | Parameters | Specification | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visual appearance/Colour | Creamish white to yellowish white | Creamish white |
| 2 | Taste/Flavour | Typical of cooked potatoes | Typical of cooked potatoes |
| 3 | Infestation, Worms | NIL | NIL |
| 4 | Black Particle | 10 max/100g | NIL |
| 5 | Foreign Matter | NIL | NIL |
| 6 | Peroxidase test | Negative | Negative |
| 7 | Reducing Sugar | 10% max | 8.2% |
| 8 | Moisture | 8% max | 5.24% |
| 9 | Sulphur di-oxide | 100 ppm max | 3.29% |
| 10 | Total Ash | 0.5% max | 0.34% |
| 11 | Bulk Density (Tapped) | 200-300 g/ltr | 275g/ltr |
| 12 | Acid insoluble ash | 0.50% max | 0.20% |
Microbiological Data
| Parameter | Specification | Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| TPC | 40,000 cfu/g (max) | Awaited |
| Yeast & Mould | – | Awaited |
| Coliform | <10 cfu/g | Awaited |
5 Delicious Fasting Recipes Using Potato Flour – The Best Gluten-Free & Falahari Atta for Navratri & Upwas
Potato Flour Cheela (Instant Fasting Pancake)
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins | 🍽 Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- ½ cup potato flour, 1 boiled potato (mashed)
- 1 tsp sendha namak (rock salt), ½ tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- ½ cup water (adjust as needed)
- Ghee for cooking
Instructions:
- Mix potato flour, mashed potato, rock salt, jeera, and coriander in a bowl.
- Add water gradually and whisk into a smooth batter.
- Heat a pan, grease with ghee, and pour a ladle of batter.
- Cook on medium flame until golden brown, then flip.
- Serve hot with vrat chutney or yogurt.
🔥 Tip: Add grated carrots or chopped green chilies for extra flavor!
Crispy Potato Flour Poori (Falahari Puri)
🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins | 🍽 Servings: 3
Ingredients:
- 1 cup potato flour, 2 tbsp rajgira flour (optional, for binding)
- ½ tsp sendha namak, ½ tsp black pepper powder
- Water as needed, Oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix potato flour, rajgira flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Add grated potato and mix well.
- Slowly add water and knead into a soft dough.
- Roll small puris and deep fry in hot oil until crisp and golden.
- Serve with aloo sabzi or vrat ke dahi wale aloo.
🔥 Tip: Use warm water for kneading to get soft puris.
Potato Flour Halwa (Upwas Ka Halwa)
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins | 🍽 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- ½ cup potato flour, 3 tbsp ghee, 1 cup milk or water, ½ cup sugar or jaggery
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- Chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat ghee in a pan and roast potato flour until aromatic.
- Add warm milk/water gradually, stirring continuously.
- Mix in sugar/jaggery and cook until smooth.
- Add cardamom powder and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped nuts and serve warm!
🔥 Tip: Use jaggery for a healthier version!
Potato Flour Dosa (Instant Upwas Dosa)
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins | 🍽 Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- ½ cup potato flour, 2 tbsp samak rice flour (optional, for crispiness)
- ½ tsp sendha namak, ½ tsp jeera, 1 cup water, Ghee for cooking
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and make a thin batter.
- Heat a pan, grease with ghee, and pour a ladle of batter.
- Cook on medium flame until crispy and golden.
- Flip and cook for another minute.
- Serve hot with vrat coconut chutney.
🔥 Tip: Add grated coconut or chopped coriander for extra taste!
No-Bake Potato Flour Ladoo (Falahari Sweet)
🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins | 🍽 Servings: 6 ladoos
Ingredients:
- ½ cup potato flour, ¼ cup roasted peanuts (crushed)
- 3 tbsp desiccated coconut, ¼ cup jaggery (grated), 2 tbsp ghee
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
Instructions:
- Heat ghee in a pan and roast potato flour for 2-3 mins.
- Add crushed peanuts, coconut, and cardamom powder.
- Remove from heat and mix in grated jaggery.
- Shape into small ladoos while warm.
- Let cool and store in an airtight container.
🔥 Tip: You can add dry fruits for extra crunch!
Nutritional Benefits of Potato Flour vs. Other Fasting Flours
| Flour Type | Gluten-Free | Nutrition | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato Flour | ✅ | High Fiber, Rich in Potassium | Navratri, Jain Diet |
| Buckwheat Flour | ✅ | Rich in Iron & Protein | Vrat, Upwas |
| Singhara Flour | ✅ | Low Calories, Rich in Antioxidants | Navratri Fasting |
Is Potato Starch the Same as Potato Flour?
Is Potato Flour the Same as Potato Flakes?
Know the Key Differences!
When choosing between potato starch, potato flour, and potato flakes, it’s easy to get confused as they all originate from potatoes. However, they have different textures, processing methods, and uses in cooking and food production.
- Potato Starch is extracted from potatoes, leaving behind pure starch with no fiber or flavor, ideal for thickening sauces and soups.
- Potato Flour is made from whole dried potatoes, retaining fiber and nutrients, making it perfect for gluten-free baking.
- Potato Flakes are dehydrated mashed potatoes, commonly used for instant mashed potatoes, baking, and food processing.
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