The holy month of Ramadan has arrived. Ramadan (or Ramzan) marks the time for fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection. Also, it is time to eat something delicious with ‘Sehri’ and ‘Iftar’. Although preparing meals during Ramadan can be a daunting task, with a little planning, some creative ideas and imagination, you can easily create healthy and enjoyable iftar meals to keep you energized throughout the holy month. To get you started, we have compiled a list of seven healthy iftar recipes for you.
Here are 7 healthy Iftar recipes for you:
This Grilled Chicken Salad is packed with protein and fiber. Salads don’t always have to be mundane or routine, with only vegetables, fruits or nuts. You can also make them interesting by adding grilled chicken of your choice.
2) No Dough-No Oil Oatmeal Banana Muffins,
Some people like to make sweet desserts for Iftar. You can even give it a healthy spin here. You don’t even need all purpose flour, sugar or oil in this recipe. Instead, you’ll need healthier alternatives including honey, oats, among other ingredients. Make it in about 20 minutes and serve hot.
This dish is a guilt-free version of Dahi Bhalla. In this recipe, the Bhallas are not fried, but steamed. This dish is healthy in every way. You can easily prepare protein rich fritters (bhallas) using moong dal and urad dal. Enjoy these easily available at home with fresh curd and some spices.
4) three bean chaat,
For iftar, if you want to take your taste-buds on a ride with different flavors and enjoy a healthy dish at the same time, then opt for this three-beans chaat. It has the goodness of kidney beans, chickpeas and green beans along with mild spices and sour lemon juice. It is rich in nutrients and rich in protein.
As the name suggests, this food is low in fat. It has pan-fried chicken with other vegetables, which will make it a filling option if you want to stay satiated for a longer period of time. It tastes great and you must try it.
6) Minced Chicken Roll Wrapped in Spinach Leaves,
This is a light and easy-to-make chicken snack that can be a part of your iftar meal. It is made slightly different from the regular roll. First, marinate the chicken and prepare a mix. Then wrap this mixture in spinach leaves and steam till it gets cooked. Have it with your favorite chutney.
It is a quick and easy to make sweet dish which is prepared in few minutes. All you need is dates, peanut butter and figs as well as some sesame seeds.
Give a healthy twist to your Iftar meal this Ramzan, with these recipes.