Answer

In Jain Dharma, Tithi food generally means food prepared on sacred lunar days such as Chaudash, Aatham, Poonam, Amas, Paryushan days, Ayambil Oli, etc., while following stricter Jain food discipline.

A simple Tithi-friendly Jain recipe is:

Jain Moong Dal Khichdi

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice
• ½ cup yellow moong dal
• 2–3 cups water
• Salt as needed
• Turmeric powder, optional
• Ghee, optional depending on your family practice
• Cumin seeds, optional depending on tradition

Avoid:

• Onion
• Garlic
• Potato and other root vegetables
• Green leafy vegetables if avoided on that Tithi
• Fermented food, if avoided in your household tradition

Method:

1. Wash rice and moong dal properly.
2. Soak for 15–20 minutes if desired.
3. Add rice, dal, water, salt, and turmeric to a pot or pressure cooker.
4. Cook until soft and well blended.
5. If your tradition permits, add a small amount of ghee before serving.

Explanation

This recipe is simple, light, and sattvik. It avoids common items that Jain families usually avoid during Tithi, especially root vegetables and onion-garlic.

Different Jain families and sect traditions may follow different rules on Tithi days. Some may avoid green vegetables, some may eat only boiled food, and some may observe fasting or Ayambil.

Takeaway

For Tithi, keep food simple, non-violent, fresh, and spiritually mindful. The purpose is not only dietary restriction, but also increased awareness, self-control, and purity of conduct.