IRCTC offers 'vrat ka khana' during Navratri days; know menu, how to book thaali, and more details

With Navratri starting on October 15 (Sunday), IRCTC is set to provide 'vrat ka khana' (fasting food) service for Navratri festival travellers on select train stations through its e-catering services. 
"Travellers can place their orders at least two hours before the scheduled journey time with a valid PNR. Passengers may opt to pre-pay or pay-on-delivery (POD), as per their convenience," said IRCTC. 

Navratri fasts will start from October 15 and will go on till October 24. 

IRCTC 'vrat ka khana' thaali menu

In a statement on Friday (October 14), IRCTC said the menu comprises satvik diet options like sabudana ki khichdi, dry makhane sabudana moongfali namkeen, aloo ki tikki, navratri thali, jeera aloo, french fries, sabudana vada, falhari chuda, falhari thali, malai barfi, rasmalai, milk cake, sadi barfi, lassi, plain curd, etc.

Stations where IRCTC's 'vrat ka khana' thaali is available

"Stations offering Navratri Meals are approximately 96 stations and are to be increased further," said IRCTC.

The thaali will be available at the New Delhi, Kanpur Central, Jabalpur, Ratlam, Jaipur, Patna, Rajendra Nagar, Ambala Cantt., Jhansi, Aurangabad, Akola, Itarsi, Vasai  Road, Nasik Road, Jabalpur, Surat, Kalyan, Borivali, Durg, Gwalior, Mathura, Nagpur, Bhopal and Ahemadnagar stations.

How travellers can order IRCTC's 'vrat ka khana' thaali? 

Travellers can pre-order these meals at least two hours before their journey through IRCTC's e-Catering website or the "Food-on-Track" app, with options for pre-payment or pay-on-delivery available.