The holy month of Ramadan is being celebrated across the world with great enthusiasm and devotion. Also known as Ramzan, this holy month is of great significance in the Islamic community. It is observed for 30 days and Muslims observe a strict fast during these days to seek the blessings of Allah. The other celebrations of Ramadan include reading the holy book of the Quran, reciting prayers, sighting of moon, charity and many others. Apart from fasting, people consume Sehri and Iftar during Ramadan. Sehri is a meal eaten before sunrise by Muslims during Ramadan, while Iftar is a meal consumed after sunset during Ramadan.
Ramadan 2024 Healthy Iftar Options
Ingredients: assorted vegetables such as spinach, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini etc, olive oil, vinegar, fresh herbs and cheese
To prepare quinoa vegetable salad, you need to begin by preheating the oven to 400°F. Put the chopped vegetables in a pan and add olive oil, salt and pepper. Now place the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20-30 minutes until tender. Now take some quinoa and cook it as per instructions on the package, and then mix the roasted vegetables with cooked quinoa. Drizzle vinegar, and garnish with fresh herbs and cheese.
Fresh Coconut Sharbat
To beat dehydration, fresh coconut sharbat is a great and healthy drink you can consume for Iftar and Sehri during Ramadan.
Ingredients: Fresh coconut water, fresh Coconut Malai, 1 tsp cinnamon Powder, nutmeg Powder, cardamom Powder and sugar or honey.
To prepare fresh spiced coconut sharbat, blend some coconut water with coconut malai to form a smooth mixture. Prepare a mixture of spices that you want to add and refrigerate the coconut mixture. After some time, pour it into a glass and sprinkle prepared masala on top, your spiced coconut sharbat is ready!
Date And Oatmeal Kheer
Ingredients: 2 tbsp dates, 1 cup Oats (rolled oats), 2 cups fat coconut milk or thick coconut milk or almond milk, 1 tsp cardamom powder, ½ cup Water, 20 gms almonds for garnish and saffron.
For preparing date and oatmeal kheer, begin by dry roasting the oatmeal in a thick pan. Add water, coconut milk, saffron, almonds and dates to it. Mix it well and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes until it turns thick. Now, allow it to cool and garnish with nuts and dry fruits.
Chickpea And Spinach Curry
Ingredients: drained and rinsed chickpeas, chopped onion, minced ginger, spinach leaves, ground coriander, turmeric, chilli powder, oil and fresh cilantro
Take a pan and heat oil over medium flame. Once the oil heats, add chopped onion, ginger and garlic and cook until they turn translucent. Now add tomatoes to the pan and cook them well, add cumin, ground coriander, chilli powder and turmeric to the mixture and mix well. Now add chickpeas and spinach and simmer for about 10-15 minutes over low heat. Once cooked, season with salt and cilantro and serve hot.
Grilled Fish With Steamed Vegetables
Ingredients: White fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod), lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste and assorted vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots).
Begin by preheating the grill to medium-high heat. Take fish fillets and season them with lemon juice, salt pepper and garlic powder. Now grill the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are thoroughly cooked. Once cooked, serve the grilled fish with steamed vegetables and garnish with cheese.
