Sawan Vrat recipes: 5 protein-packed dishes you must try this season

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Samak Rice Khichdi (Barnyard Millet Khichdi)

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Singhare ke Atte ka Chilla (Water Chestnut Flour Pancake)

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Sabudana Peanut Ladoo

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Paneer Tikki (Cottage Cheese Cutlets)

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Rajgira Paratha (Amaranth Flatbread)

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