The holy month of Ramadan is almost here, and along with it, the festivities. While Ramadan is the time for prayers, doing good deeds, devotion and self-reflection, one also looks forward to snack time post the fast. During Ramadan, we tend to savour various delicious items for Iftar, which sometimes are not that healthy. Right from deep-fried samosas to sugar sweet desserts, we like to devour them all. And while relishing all these dishes, we tend to compromise on our health. So this Ramadan, do things differently. How do you ask? Well, here are five healthy snacks that you must try this year.
1. Lebanese Chicken Fatteh
Lebanese Chicken Fatteh is not only a simple dish to make, but it also has all the wholesome components that your body needs after breaking the fast. The dish is made with yoghurt, shredded chicken and chickpeas, which are a great source of proteins, fibre and also aid with better digestion. It also includes nuts and pita bread, which again is healthy. It’s easy to make and has all the necessary carbs and fats to make you full till the next day.
2. Shami Kebabs
Shami Kebabs are popular as a snack option. They are tender meat patties and are made with mutton or chicken. And when it comes to making them for Iftar, consider making shami kebabs with chicken instead of mutton. Chicken has high-quality protein and contains all the essential amino acids. Shami kebab has various species and some lentils too, which makes it a wholesome meal. Like other kebabs, you don’t need to deep fry shami kebabs you can grill them or shallow fry them in a pan, which makes it a healthier option.
3. Pomegranate & Pineapple Raita
No Iftar meal is complete without a sweet dish. Sweet Dishes usually include Luqaimat, Kunafa, puddings, kheer, Baklava, etc. but this Ramadan, make it a point to choose healthy yet tasty. You can opt for pomegranate and pineapple raita. It not only tastes delicious but also offers a high level of energy and protein. It is again quite a simple recipe. All you need is chopped pineapple, peeled pomegranates, greek yoghurt and some dry fruits. You can add raisins and some honey for extra sweetness. It’s satiating and healthful at the same time.
4. Add salads, brown rice, fruits to your meal
Iftar meals have a blend of everything, so instead of savouring fatty-rich dishes, add salads, brown rice and fruits to your meal. They have fibre, complex carbs and natural sugar, which not only give you extra energy but also curb all your cravings.
5. Baked samosas
Samosas, be it meat or vegetarian, are a huge part of Iftar meals. So this Ramadan, since you are making healthy choices, opt for baked samosas instead of deep-fried. They are equally healthy, are crispy and filling at the same time. You get the same crunch with half the fat.
