Ekashana (ekasana/ekashna) means “one meal in one sitting during daylight.” It mainly limits how often and when you eat—not a special recipe. So, what do you eat?

• Eat a simple, pure Jain meal that is freshly cooked that day.
• Typical items: roti/chapati, rice, dal, cooked vegetables, simple khichdi, etc.
• Use boiled/filtered water only, and take it as per your discipline (many take water only with the meal).
• Do not eat again, take second helpings after you finish, or add new items later.
• Avoid leftovers, avoid eating after sunset, and keep the plate simple (no indulgence).

Notes by tradition:

• Shwetambar: One meal in one place before sunset; simple Jain vegetarian food. Many households also avoid roots; follow your family/guru’s niyam.
• Digambar (Ekabhukta): Same one-meal vow, generally stricter simplicity; often water only with the meal.

Remember: Ekashana is different from Aayambil. Aayambil has extra food restrictions (very bland, no milk/yogurt/oil, etc.). In plain Ekashana you eat normal Jain satvik food, just once and simply.

Helpful guides:

• How to do Ekashana at home
• When to drink water in Ekashana