Planning Sargi the night before can make the early morning easier. This Karwa Chauth recipe guide suggests a familiar spread of mathri, milk pheni, fruit and dry fruits.

Ajwain adds flavour to homemade mathri, while lightly crushed green cardamom gives pheni its fragrance. Prepare the mathri ahead and keep it in an airtight tin. You can also measure the pheni ingredients before bed so there is less to do in the morning.

Every family has its own Sargi traditions, so build the plate around what you usually serve. For more Sargi ideas and an evening menu, explore these Karwa Chauth special recipes.