NoNgs Blog
Awareness articles, festival guides, restaurant findings, and health deep dives.

Does Haldiram Bhujia Sev Have Onion and Garlic?
Does Haldiram Bhujia Sev Have Onion and Garlic? You are likely one of those who always wondered about the hype of this product but your diet comes in the way? Let's unfold it.

Is Kurkure Puffcorn Jain?
I know you are curious "Is Kurkure Puffcorn Jain" with a lot of hope in mind - Let us help you out!

NoNg Meaning in Food: What is NoNg Diet?
The term NoNg is not commonly used by people so we tend to confuse it with Sattvik, Jain, and other practices - Here's your simple guide to know the NoNg meaning in food.

Is Kurkure Jain Friendly?
Is Kurkure Jain friendly? Is there any Jain Kurkure or no onion no garlic Kurkure present in the market?

11 Radha Ashtami Special Recipes
Are you confused about the complete menu for Radha Ashtami? What to make for the relatives and guests - NoNgs has prepared a list of 11 Radha Ashtami special recipes for you!

10 Radhashtami Bhog Recipes
It is always a dilemma how many dishes we should prepare for Radharani, and we always want to create something new every time. So, to put your mind at ease, here is a list of Radhashtami bhog recipes!

9 Radha Ashtami Vrat Recipes
Radharani's day should be celebrated with delicious meals and heart full of happiness and devotion, even if you are observing the vrat - here are tasty Radha Ashtami vrat recipes for you to consider.

5 Favorite food of Radharani for Radhashtami
Wondering what to offer Radharani? NoNgs is sharing the ideas and recipes of favorite food of Radharani for Radhashtami!

10 Complete Ganesh Chaturthi Menu
Wondering to offer the guests? NoNgs has curated a list of 10 Complete Ganesh Chaturthi Menu just for you.

13 Ganesh Chaturthi Sweet Recipes
Ganesh Chaturthi sweet recipes is something to stress about, but don't worry NoNgs Community is here to save the day!

18 Krishna Janmashtami Sweets to Make
The best part of Gopal's day is the Krishna Janmashtami sweets, here is 18 options for you. Hare Krishna!

14 Complete Menu for Krishna Janmashtami
Plan your complete menu for Krishna Janmashtami, from bhog and prasad to simple vrat-friendly meals.

5 Main Krishna Janmashtami Prasad Ideas
Looking for main Krishna Janmashtami prasad? Explore simple offerings you can prepare for Gopal this Janmashtami.

6 Sabudana Recipes for Janmashtami Vrat
From khichdi to kheer, let NoNgs share with you popular sabudana recipes for Janmashtami vrat!

8 Makhana Recipe for Janmashtami Fasting
Add variety to your vrat this year with a simple and delicious Makhana recipe for Janmashtami that the whole family can enjoy.

25 Recipe to Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami
Confused about the recipe to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami? Don't worry, from lunch to dessert- we have it all!

Which Dals Are Low-FODMAP? Per-Dal Safe-Portion Table
Is toor dal low FODMAP? Serving size decides. Per-dal safe-portion table for moong, toor, chana, masoor, urad, rajma and besan, plus NONG hing tips.

Are Vrat & Falahari Packaged Snacks Actually Fasting-Safe?
Vrat namkeen onion garlic free, can we eat Lays in Navratri fast? Learn what breaks a fast — salt type, maltodextrin, yeast extract — and verify any pack.

Eating Out No Onion No Garlic (and Jain): Ordering Guide
Learn how to find no onion no garlic food while travelling in India: ordering scripts, red-flag dishes, hing and tadka questions, plus train and Jain tips.

No Onion No Garlic Does Not Mean Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan or Gut-Safe
Does no onion no garlic mean Jain vegetarian? No — a NONG label still allows root veg, egg, gelatin, dairy, honey and gut triggers. Here's how to verify.

Is It Sattvic or Jain? Status of Foods People Argue About
Is mushroom tamasic, is ginger Jain, is coffee sattvic? An arbitrated status table for the NONG foods people argue about — sattvic vs Jain rulings.

Kuttu Atta for Vrat: How to Spot Unsafe Buckwheat Flour
Learn how to check kuttu atta is safe fresh before Navratri vrat: smell, colour, moisture and expiry tests, whole giri vs pre-ground, plus verified NONG picks.

Is Hing Allowed in Jain, Sattvic, Ekadashi & Navratri Food?
Is hing allowed in Jain, sattvic, Navratri, Ekadashi food? A per-context verdict table, the hidden wheat-filler catch, and vrat-safe swaps when hing is off.

Which Hing (Asafoetida) Brand Is Pure, Wheat-Free & NONG?
Which hing is pure, gluten free, and onion garlic free by brand in India? Read the label for wheat fillers and compare compounded vs pure hing.