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10 Healthy Midnight Snacks Recipes for Night Owls
Do you like to work, study or watch movies late at night? Or do you simply love to eat food in the middle of the night? Midnight snacks are something you rely on when you are staying up late for work or binge-watching movies. Snacks are also saviours when you suddenly wake up at midnight or late night with an irked stomach. Check out here 10 healthy and yummy midnight snacks recipes if you are a night owl.
10 Delicious Midnight Snacks Recipes to Try at Home
Rosemary Potatoes
Potatoes, the most popular vegetable found anywhere, are rich in various nutrients such as iron, zinc, fibre, phosphorus, potassium, B-complex, and Vitamin C.
Ingredients
10 small potatoes, 4 tbsp of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of sea salt, ½ teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/3 cup of cornmeal.
Method
First, preheat the oven to 450°F. Take a greased cast-iron skillet with one tablespoon of olive oil and place it in the oven to heat. Then wash the potatoes and cut them in half and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, garlic powder, and cornmeal. Finally, place the potatoes flat on the cast iron skillet in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
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Homemade Ice Cream
Homemade Ice Cream is great for its less sugar, no artificial additives, fresh ingredients, calcium, protein, and vitamins. This simple sugar helps to lose weight, shedding belly fat. Calcium in ice cream lowers the risks of diseases like high blood pressure, colon cancer, and kidney stones.
Ingredients
two cups whipping cream, 2 cups (half-and-half ) cream, one cup sugar, 2 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract
Method
First, take all ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Then, fill the cylinder of the ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full. Freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. Finally, serve or you can store in covered containers in the freezer.
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Banana Bars
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits because they have many potential health benefits. They help to boost your digestion and heart health.
Ingredients
3 or 4 bananas, 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder, 4 tablespoons of oats, and 5 tablespoons of water.
Method
First, make sure you mash up the ripe bananas very well. Then make a thick paste with mashed-up banana, oats, cinnamon, and water. Finally, bake it for about 30 to 35 minutes at 300°F on a baking tray.
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Ginger Tea
Ginger Tea helps to ease digestive discomfort and is well-known for helping ease nausea. It is anti-inflammatory and reduces blood pressure. It helps to lose weight and is great to ease headaches and migraines.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, 4 to 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional), and 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste
Method
First, slice the ginger thinly to maximise the surface area and to get a flavorful ginger tea. Then boil water with ginger for 15 to 20 minutes. Finally, strain, and add the lime juice and honey to taste before serving.
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Apple & Nut Butter
Just take an apple, slice it, and spread the apple with 1 or 2 tablespoons of nut butter. This combination of apple and nut butter makes this simple late-night snack a satisfying one as well as it is rich in nutritious benefits like fibre and protein.
Ingredients
1 apple, 1 tablespoon almond butter, Pinch of ground cinnamon
Directions
First, wash the apple very well. Then slice the apple into 6 or 8 pieces. Make sure you spread each slice with a little almond butter. Finally, sprinkle it with cinnamon and enjoy.
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Banana Pancakes
Banana pancakes can be your great option for breakfast and midnight snacks because they can provide you with a boost of energy and also enhance your health. They are a quick and healthy breakfast and snack solution as they are a great source of fiber.
Ingredients
One Banana, Two Eggs, and Half a cup of oatmeal.
Method
First, combine all ingredients and blend them together for about 20 to 25 seconds to prepare the pancake paste. Then, prepare the pancake on a medium-high flame. Finally, you can serve it with jam or maple syrup.
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Masala Maggi
Ingredients
140 gm Maggi noodles, 1/4 cup peas, 1 tomato, 1 green chilli, 12 gm Maggi masala, 1/2 onion, 1/4 teaspoon powdered turmeric, 1/2 capsicum (green pepper), 1/4 tablespoon red chili powder, salt as required, 2 1/2 cup water.
Method
First, boil water and put noodles and peas. Cook them until they become soft. Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and green chilli. Then, take another pan and fry onion, and vegetables for some time. Add allspice and boiled Maggi noodles and peas and mix well and cook for 1 more minute. Finally, garnish with a pinch of chaat masala and serve hot.
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Apple Chips
Ingredients
3 to 4 apples, and 2 pinches of ground cinnamon powder.
Method
First, preheat the oven to 250°F. Meanwhile, clean and dry the apples and slice them into thin slices. Then, arrange the slices of apple on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle the slices with a bit of cinnamon powder. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 45 minutes; turn over the slices and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Ingredients
One tablespoon of peanut butter, One tablespoon of sugar-free fruit jam, and Two brown bread slices.
Method
First, toast the two slices of bread. Then, spread peanut butter on one side of a slice of bread and jam on one side of the other slice. Just put together both slices and create your sandwich.
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Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Ingredients
One chicken breast chopped and boiled with salt, Three tablespoons of mayonnaise, One teaspoon of pepper powder, One tablespoon of chopped coriander, and Four slices of bread.
Method
First, slice the boiled chicken into tiny strips. Then add all other ingredients and blend them to make a paste. Finally, spread this paste on bread to make two sandwiches.
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Bottom Line
So far, we have discussed 10 delectable homemade recipes for late night snacks. However, eating late is not recommended by doctors and dietitians. If you occasionally stay awake at nights for study or work purposes then midnight snacks can give you energy and fulfil your appetite. Besides, your weekend movie nights will be more enjoyable if you can make any of these delectable snacks. However, try not to make it a habit every night.
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Kinder chocolates linked to salmonella poisoning in 11 countries: WHO
Eleven countries have reported salmonella food poisoning, linked to Kinder chocolate products produced in Belgium, according to the UN health agency.
There have been more than 150 suspected cases of salmonellosis – from Belgium to the US – after UK regulators flagged a cluster of salmonella typhimurium cases a month ago, leading to a global recall, the World Health Organization (WHO) said recently.
By April 25, 151 genetically related cases of salmonella typhimurium suspected to be linked to the consumption of the implicated chocolate products were reported from Belgium (26), France (25), Germany (10), Ireland (15), Luxembourg (1), the Netherlands (2), Norway (1 case), Spain (1 case), Sweden (4), the UK (65) and the USA (1).
Children under 10 have been most affected – comprising around 89 percent of cases – and available data indicates that nine patients were hospitalised. There have been no fatalities.
The risk of spread in the WHO European region and globally is assessed as moderate until the information is available on the full recall of the products, the WHO said.
Genetic sequencing of the salmonella bacteria which sparked the food scare showed that the pathogen originated in Belgium.
At least 113 countries across Europe and globally have received Kinder products during the period of risk, the UN agency said, adding that salmonella bacteria matching the current human cases of infection were found last December and January, in buttermilk tanks at a factory run by chocolate makers Ferrero, in the Belgian city of Arlon.
The factory was ordered to temporarily close earlier this month.
The outbreak strain of salmonella is resistant to six types of antibiotics, according to the WHO.
Symptoms of salmonellosis are relatively mild and patients will make a recovery without specific treatment, in most cases.
However, the risks are higher for some children and elderly patients where dehydration can become severe and life-threatening.
Although there are around 2,500 strains of salmonella bacteria, the majority of human infections are caused by two serotypes – typhimurium and enteritidis.
Salmonellosis is characterised by acute fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea that can be bloody as in most of the current cases of infection.
Symptoms typically begin between six and 72 hours after ingestion of food or water contaminated with salmonella, and sickness can last from two to seven days.
Salmonella bacteria are widely found in domestic and wild animals, such as poultry, pigs, and cattle.
Pets are not immune either, and salmonella can pass through the entire food chain from animal feed, primary production, and to households or food-service establishments and institutions.
In humans, salmonellosis is generally contracted after eating contaminated food of animal origin – mainly eggs, meat, poultry, and milk.
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Yummy Bengali Seafood Recipes to Try at Home
Eid al-Fitr is special as it comes after the end of Ramadan which is all about willpower, charity, and prayer. Obedient Muslims start the month with good intentions and end with gratitude- celebrating Eid with family and friends coming together to exchange gifts, sweets, envelopes of cash, and food. Although meat dishes are more common for an Eid feast, many nations and cultures around the world celebrate with seafood. We are here with the 7 best recipes of Bengali seafood dishes to celebrate your Eid.
Why seafood for the Eid celebration?
After the whole month of fasting, you need the essential nutrients that seafood can provide. Seafood is low in saturated fats, high in protein, and rich in important nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and B vitamins. These nutrients are undoubtedly essential to maintain your health. Furthermore, seafood is a good source of Iodine. It is helpful for your brain, eyes, and immune system. Besides, it promotes heart health. Makes skin and hair healthier, and eases joint pain.
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7 Mouth-watering Bengali Seafood Recipes for Eid Celebration
Seafood Biryani
Ingredients For the seafood:
100gm monkfish tails, 100 king prawns, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, Half tsp turmeric powder, 2 pinches nutmeg, 2 garlic cloves, Half inch ginger, 1 green chilli, 10 sprigs of fresh coriander, 1 tsp thick yoghurt
For the rice
250gm Basmati rice, 1-inch cinnamon, 6 cloves, 6 whole black peppers, 1 pinch nutmeg, 2 tbsp milk, 10 strands of saffron
Method
First, cook the seafood with the given ingredients. Then, take a large pot and cook the rice. When the rice becomes white and almost done, strain it and set it aside. Finally, assemble the Biryani with seafood and serve it hot.
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Garlic and chilli prawns with cauliflower rice
Ingredients
300g cauliflower, 1 tbsp vegetable oil,1 garlic clove, 1 red chilli, 2.5cm ginger, finely grated, 150g king prawns, 5 spring onions,1 red pepper, 50g peas,
For the dressing
1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tsp clear honey, 1 lime juiced, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce
Method
First, resemble the cauliflower as rice with a food processor. Then, cook the prawns for 4 minutes with half the oil, half garlic, chilli, and ginger and put them aside. Put the remaining oil, the onions, pepper, cauliflower rice, remaining garlic, chilli, peas and ginger to cook for 5 minutes. Finally, garnish with the dressing ingredients and serve.
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Lemony prawn pasta recipe
Ingredients
2 courgettes, chopped, 200g cooked and peeled prawns, 150g pasta, 1 lemon, 1 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp chives, 200g soft cheese
Method
First, cook the pasta and courgette in salted water for 10-12 minutes and then drain them. Then, take the cheese and 3 tbsp of water in a pan and stir over low heat as long as the cheese has melted. Now, add the prawns to the cheese sauce and heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon and season. Finally, mix the drained pasta and courgette with the prawn sauce and make sure you stir them gently. Garnish and serve.
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Creamy smoked salmon and lemon pasta
Ingredients
350g pasta, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 5 tbsp crème fraîche, 1 lemon, juiced, 200g smoked salmon, 30g fresh chives
Method
First, boil the pasta in salted water for 2 minutes. Concurrently, heat the oil with garlic for 3 minutes over medium heat. Mix in the crème fraîche, lemon juice, and 2 ladles of pasta cooking water. Let them bubble for just 1 min. Then, drain the pasta and mix it into the sauce in the frying pan. Now, you need to cook for a further 2 mins. Mix through the smoked salmon and chives, and season with black pepper. Then divide between 4 bowls. Garnish with lemon and serve.
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Prawn curry recipe
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 tbsp curry paste, 400ml coconut milk, 400g chopped tomatoes, 500g king prawns, 1 lemon, zested, a handful of fresh coriander, rice to serve
Method
First, take a large pan and heat the oil. Put the onion in the heated oil and fry in low heat for 5 minutes to soften. Then, add the curry paste with the fried onion and cook for another minute. After that, mix the coconut milk and tomatoes and bring them to a boil. Now, add the prawns to the mixture and cook for another 5-10 minutes as long as cooked through. Then, make sure you add the lemon juice and the coriander. Enjoy with steamed rice.
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Grilled fish
Ingredients
2 sea bream fish, cleaned and washed, 80 ml fresh orange juice, 40 ml lemon extract, 10 gms lemongrass, 10 gms ginger, 40 gms onions, 10 gms green chilly, 50 gms ginger paste, 50 gms crushed ice, 100 ml corn oil, 1 pinch of salt, 5 grams saffron
Method
First, take all the ingredients and blend them and make a smooth paste. Then, take the pre-cleaned and washed fish. Make sure you open the fish and brush the marinade over the skin and the slits and let the fish soak up the marinade for 30 minutes. Then, place the skin side of the fish in the preheated oven and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Another 8 minutes for the flesh side. Serve with rice.
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Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf
Ingredients
2 white fish( sea fish), 100ml lemon juice, 150gm whole-grain mustard, 25gm chopped garlic, 2 banana leaves, 1/2 cup carrot
Method
First, make sure you clean the fish well. Then, make pockets along the sides of the fish. Put in each pocket mix garlic, wholegrain mustard and lemon juice. After that, marinate the fish for about 15-20 minutes. Now, take each fish in a banana leaf, put carrots on top of each and fold over the edges. Fold them in such a way that they look like parcels. Steam the folded parcel for eight to ten minutes. Serve with rice or roti.
Bottom Line
Seafoods are enriched with iodine, minerals and vitamins. Besides the meat dishes, seafood cuisines can make your Eid food list richer, healthier and more versatile. So far, we have discussed 7 delectable sea food ideas and recipes for Eid-ul-Fitr 2022. You can customise these recipes according to the preferences of your guests and family members.
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Vermicelli Ideas: 10 Delicious Semai Recipes for Eid
Vermicelli, a traditional type of pasta similar to spaghetti, is generally thinner than spaghetti in English-speaking regions. In countries of the Indian subcontinent, vermicelli is available which is known by various local names like Semya in Telugu, Semiya in Malayalam, shavige in Kannada, and shemai in Bengali, seviyan in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Many parts of India use Vermicelli to make a popular dish called upma. We are here with 10 delightful Vermicelli/ Semai recipes to make your eid special.
10 Scrumptious Vermicelli ( Semai) Recipes for Eid
Nawabi Semai Recipe
Ingredients
2 tablespoons ghee, 2 packets of Lachcha Semai, 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons powdered milk, 1 tablespoon cashews, and nuts, for making cream: 1 liter of milk, 1 cup condensed milk, and 4 tablespoons cornflower 1/2 cup Dano, (for making cream).
Directions
First, fry the semai with ghee then add sugar, and powdered milk, mix well and cook for 7-8 minutes. After that, prepare the cream. Spread 1/4 of fried semai in a serving dish and pour all the cream gently on the whole semai and let it cool. Finally, spread the rest of the semai well and add cashews, and nuts, and enjoy.
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Jorda Semai / Sweet Vermicelli Recipe
Ingredients
150-gram vermicelli / semai, 2/3 cup ghee, 2/3 cup sugar, ½ cup dry fruits and nuts, 1/3 cup orange, 1 tbsp orange rind, 2 cardamom pods, 1” cinnamon stick
Directions
First, make spice water by boiling 2 ½ cups of water and allspice. After that, fry the semai and add nuts, and raisins, and again fry for 1-minute. Now add spiced water and cook till the water dries up. Finally, add sugar, orange rind, and cook until sugar mixes well. It is ready now to enjoy.
Lachcha Shemai Recipe
Ingredients
250 grams Laccha, 1 Litre Liquid milk, 3 tablespoons Powder milk, Sugar as required, 2 teaspoons Condensed milk, 4-6 pieces cardamom, Nuts 1/2 cups, 8-10 pieces Keyism, 1 pinch salt, 2 teaspoon Chee
Directions
First, take the liquid milk with salt, sugar, cardamom, and heat. Make sure you add the powder and condensed milk into it when they will warm 40%. After finishing cooking, keep them aside for 80% cooling. Then fry the laccha semai with ghee until it becomes a light brown color and let it cool 80%. Finally, put the laccha into the milk and layout keyism and nuts, and serve.
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Dudh Semai Recipe
Ingredients
200 gm Vermicelli, 1-liter Liquid milk, As required Dry nuts & raisins, 2 tbsp Ghee, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp Cinnamon-cardamom powder, a pinch Salt
Directions
First, roast dry nuts and vermicelli separately with ghee on low medium and keep it aside. Then boil milk with cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. After that slowly add roasted vermicelli and cook for up to 5 to 7 minutes. Finally, add sugar and serve by spreading roasted dry nuts and raisins on the top.
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Sub in pearl couscous for rice for a quick, creamy ‘risotto’
Classic risotto is made with starchy medium-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio or carnaroli. It is toasted then cooked, sometimes slowly, over low heat as broth is ladled into the pan in stages. While the liquid absorbs, the cook stirs, stirs and keeps stirring.
This “risotto,” from our book “COOKish,” which limits recipes to just six ingredients without sacrificing flavor, uses pearl couscous (which actually is a pasta) and higher heat to produce “grains” with a rich, creamy consistency.
Much as with rice, stirring releases starch from the couscous that thickens into a creamy sauce, and the “risotto” finishes in the time it takes to cook pasta.
The wheaty flavor of pearl couscous (sometimes called Israeli couscous or ptitim) is a perfect match for grassy, subtly sweet asparagus and the salty, nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese.
We reserve the asparagus stalk and tip pieces separately; they’re added at different times because they cook at slightly different rates. Don’t use especially thick or particularly slender asparagus for this recipe; pencil-sized spears will be perfectly tender when the couscous is done.
PEARL COUSCOUS ‘RISOTTO’ WITH ASPARAGUS
Start to finish: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter, cut into 1-tablespoon pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup pearl couscous
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into ½-inch pieces; reserve the stalks and tips separately
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (½ cup), plus more to serve
½ cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus more to serve
In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper, then cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the couscous and cook, stirring often, until it begins to brown.
Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute. Add 3 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the asparagus stalks and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, then stir in the asparagus tips. Continue to cook, stirring, until almost all the liquid has been absorbed and the asparagus is tender, about another 2 minutes.
Off heat, add the Parmesan, parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir until the butter melts. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with additional Parmesan and parsley.
8 Delicious Haleem Recipes to Try at Home
Although Haleem is a classic dainty in Central Asia, at present this dish is popular in the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and even in the Muslim community. So, it becomes very prominent, especially during the fasting month of Ramadan. Haleem is widely sold in the local restaurants of Dhaka city as a popular dish for Iftar. However, if you prefer healthy food for your family, why don’t you prepare Haleem at home? Here we are going to share 8 best yummy and healthy Haleem recipes that you can try at home easily.
8 Easy Recipes for Appetizing Healthy Haleems
Chicken Haleem Recipe
Chicken is a favourite food item for children. If your kids are bored with usual chicken curries, you can prepare chicken haleem. This recipe is good for those people who prefer a lighter haleem to the spicy ones. You can easily prepare this dish as an Iftar meal in the holy month of Ramadan.
Ingredients (5 servings)
1/4 cup Gom, one fourth cup basmati rice, 1/4 cup masoor daal, moong daal, urad dal, and mashkalai Dal
For Haleem Masala Mix: 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 3 cloves, three cardamom, 3 dry red chilies, 1/2 inch cinnamon stick, 1 joyitri
For Chicken: 800 gms chicken, 1 large onion, one tsp ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric powder, 4 green chilies, 1 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp ghee, 4 tbsp vegetable oil
For Garnish: 2 tbsp beresta, 2 tbsp julienned ginger
Steps
First, grind the Haleem mix. Then prepare the masala. Next, cook the chicken and add half masala while cooking. After that add haleem mix, water, and the rest of the masala and cook until it becomes thick. Finally, garnish and serve!
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Mutton Haleem Recipe
If you are looking for the yummiest haleem recipe, choose mutton haleem. It is a great dish for family Iftar parties. Not to mention, mutton haleem is the most expensive haleem compared to the other types of haleem. However, if prepared at home you can make this dish healthier, tastier and cost-effective.
Ingredients (5,6 servings)
1 pack instant haleem, 2 onions, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 cup oil, 500 g mutton boneless, 2 cups mutton stock
For Garnish: 2 tbsp beresta, 2 tbsp ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves.
Steps
First, soak the haleem mix given in the packet for 15 minutes with 2 or 2 ½ cups of boiled water. In a pot, fry onions and separate half when they become a golden colour. Then add mutton and masala given in the packet, ginger paste, and cook for 2 minutes. Next, add some water and cook for 6 to 7 minutes and then add the haleem mix. Cook until it becomes thick. Finally, garnish and serve healthy haleem.
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Instant Vegetarian oats Haleem Recipe
If you love haleem, but want to avoid red meat, try the Vegetarian Oats Haleem. This recipe is both healthy and delicious. People who are fasting with diabetes can have this meal in iftar.
Ingredients (2 servings)
1 cup oats premix,1 glass water, 1 onion, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 cup Coriander & mint leaves, 1/2 lemon juice, 1/4 cup ghee
Steps
First, prepare the oats premix. Then, take oil in a pot and fry chopped onions until it’s golden brown and add the oats homemade premix. Next, add all spices, and water, and cook for 3-5 minutes. Finally, garnish and serve!
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Handi Haleem Recipe
Many of us might have tasted Handi Haleem at restaurants. This special haleem can be prepared at home too.
Ingredients (7-8 servings)
300 gm beef boneless, 50 gm gram pulses, mash pulse, moong pulse, red lentils, rice, wheat grains, 1 tbsp turmeric, salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, green chilli paste, 6 tbsp oil, water.
Steps
First, put all pulses, lentils, rice, and wheat in a bowl and keep them in water for 4-5 hrs. Then, in a pot add oil, beef, and salt, and cook for 5-7 min. Next cook all soaked pulse and lentils, all spices, for 4-5 hrs on low flame. After that, mix them well with cooked beef. Finally, season with cooking oil, cumin, onion, red chilli, and ginger garlic paste.
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Ramadan Fasting with Diabetes: Best foods for Sehri and Iftar
Most Muslims around the globe fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Although most people are able to do it without much problem, things are not the same for those who suffer from diabetes. If you suffer from diabetes, we recommend you consult your doctor before fasting. Besides, we have some tips on how to continue your Ramadan fasting with diabetes. Continue reading to know what diabetic patients should eat or drink and what to avoid for Ramadan fasting.
What to eat and drink for Sehri during Ramadan If you are Diabetic
If you are suffering from diabetes and choose to continue fasting, you need to be aware that you may experience Hypoglycemia or low blood glucose or you may experience Hyperglycemia or high blood glucose.
However, during Ramadan fasting, you need to maintain a strict diet to prevent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. As your fasting has started with Sehri or Suhoor, you must put much concentration on Sehri or Suhoor diet.
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Make sure you hydrate yourself because it is the day ahead of you. So, don’t forget to drink plenty of fluids and eat fluid-rich foods. Besides, you must take starchy foods for energy. Moreover, you need to eat high-fiber content food or wholegrain to remain fuller for a longer time. You should do so as they aid in digestion and prevent constipation. Check below some of the foods and drinks ideas:
Oats
If you have diabetes, eat Oats in your Sehri meal. This is whole grain food. With Oats, you can make congee. It is usually made with either water or milk. You will get the required fluids from this meal. Oats are rich in antioxidants and contain a powerful soluble fiber. Oats are helpful to lower cholesterol levels and improve blood sugar control. If you wish to stay full longer, make sure you take oats regularly in your Sehri.
Starchy food
Among the starchy foods, you can choose potatoes which are a good source of energy, fiber, B vitamins, and potassium. Bread, especially wholemeal, granary, brown, and seeded varieties is another starchy food that can be a part of a balanced diet. Besides, you can put cereal products, rice and grains, and pasta into your diet.
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Although both sugary and starchy carbohydrates can raise blood sugar levels, these foods can play a role in a balanced meal plan when you take the right amounts.
Why you must choose starchy foods:
- controlling blood sugar levels.
- lowering inflammation.
- reducing the risk of heart disease.
- increasing antioxidant activity.
- reducing the risk of kidney disease.
Wholegrain
You can eat chapatis (Roti) or wholemeal toast in Sehri. These kinds of foods will provide you with the necessary fiber. But make sure you avoid eating bread with salty foods like preserved meat or hard cheese. However, soft cheese, banana, or nut butter are suitable for you.
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High-fiber cereals
In Suhoor, you can eat high-fiber cereals. These foods are loaded with minerals and vitamins. You can eat cereal with milk. Therefore, you would get fluids and other nutrients like iodine, calcium, and B-vitamins from this meal.
Yogurt
At all times of the year, Yogurt is a good option for diabetic patients. So, if you want to keep fasting for Ramadan add Yogurt to your suhoor meal plan. It offers nutrients such as calcium, protein, B-vitamins, and protein along with fluid. You can consume Yogurt with a combination of cereal or fruits.
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What to eat and drink for Iftar when you have Diabetes
When you are fasting with Diabetes, make sure you break the fast by eating low-fat and fluid-rich foods. Your preferable foods must contain natural sugar contents for energy. Besides, you need to drink a lot of fluids. You can take the following foods and drinks for Iftar to break your fast during Ramadan.
Dates and Other Dried Fruits
Dates are rich sources of natural sugar that will supply energy. Furthermore, Dates are rich in minerals like manganese, copper, and potassium. Besides, dates are a great source of fiber. Furthermore, dates are enriched with protective antioxidants.
Dates offer multifarious health benefits. It supports gut health and bone health. Dates can facilitate a natural birth. Dates are a great sugar replacement.
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When you are a diabetes patient, you should eat dates as they allow their carbs to be digested a bit more slowly. Moreover, they help prevent blood sugar spikes as they have a low GI. So, dates can be your safe choice as a diabetic.
Along with dates, you can also eat dried fruits such as figs, apricots, prunes, or raisins to get nutrients and fiber.
Soup
For diabetes patients, it is better to break their fast in a light way. In this case, soup can be your best choice. Soups are generally meat-based broths. Vegetarian soups may contain pulses such as beans and lentils or starchy foods such as grains or pasta. It offers nutrients, energy, and fluids as well.
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Besides, soup has better diet quality as it helps to reduce fat and increases protein and fiber intake. Moreover, eating soup may reduce hunger and increase fullness.
Fruits
Remember fruits give natural sugars that provide you with instant energy along with vitamins, minerals, and fluid. So, it can be a good option to break the fast.
Besides, fruits are high in fiber. They provide huge health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids. If a person eats a diet high in fruits and vegetables, it can reduce his risk of developing heart disease, cancer, inflammation, and diabetes.
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However, not all fruits are healthy for diabetic patients. The term GI (glycemic index) measures how food affects human blood sugar. Foods that are low on the GI scale tend to raise blood sugar slowly. Some popular fruits like Dates, Mangoes, Apples, Pears, Oranges, and Bananas are on the lower end (55 or lower) of the GI Scale. On the other hand, Papaya and watermelon have high (70 or higher) GI indexes.
According to the American Diabetes Association, both berries and citrus fruits are recommended as superfoods. According to WebMD the healthiest fruits for Diabetic Patients are oranges, blackberries, strawberries, and tomatoes.
Drinks
You can also break the fast by drinking low-fat milk, water, smoothies, or low GI fruit juices. Water is the best drink that provides hydration without added sugar or extra calories. Make sure you take milk or fruit-based drinks as they offer nutrients and natural sugars.
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Which Foods, Drinks Should the Diabetic People Avoid for Sehri and Iftar
As a diabetic patient, try to ensure that your diet is healthy and nutrient-rich as much as possible. However, you should avoid both salty and sugary foods and drinks if you have diabetes.
Bottom Line
Fasting has immense health benefits. It is good for diabetic patients too. However, for healthy Ramadan fasting, diabetic patients are recommended to consult doctors. Your Ramadan fasting with diabetes can be smooth and easy with the above-mentioned foods and drinks ideas.
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Yummy Homemade Jalebi Recipes Using Healthy Ingredients
Just like other sweets, Jalebi is one of the most popular desserts in Asia, especially in India and Bangladesh. Jalebi is also known as Jilipi or Jilape. This flavorful crispy and crunchy dessert is dipped in sugar syrup during preparation. Do you wish to prepare this mouthwatering dessert at home but have no experience! Stay with us to know how to make jalebi at home with healthy ingredients. Whether you are a beginner or a skilled chef, these yummy Jalebi recipes will amaze you.
7 Best Healthy Jalebi Recipes to Prepare at Home
Green Mango Jalebi of Rajshahi
Green mangoes are enriched with a bunch of vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin A, magnesium, dietary fibres, calcium, iron, etc. You can try the green mango jalebi recipe at home. This mouth-watering, nourishing sweet is specially made at Rajshahi in Bangladesh.
Ingredients
(2 servings)
1 cup maida, 1/2 cup curd, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup water, 2 tsp green mango puree, Oil for frying
Sugar syrup ingredients
1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, Pinch saffron, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Steps
First, prepare a batter. Then take a pan to make sugar syrup with the ingredients of syrup. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Fry the jalebi and finally dip the fried jalebi in sugar syrup and serve it hot.
Rainbow jalebi
Are you looking for a colourful Jalebi recipe for kids? You can try the Rainbow jalebi at home. Your kids will like it the most.
Ingredients
(5 servings)
3 cups Maida, 1/4 cup Rice flour, 3 tbsp Ghee, 2 cups Water
Sugar syrup ingredients
1/2 cup Water, 2 Cups Sugar, 1 small Cinnamon, 3 Cardamoms, 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Food colors ( as per required and choice)
Steps
First, prepare a batter with maida, rice flour, ghee, and water. Then take a pan to make sugar syrup with the ingredients of syrup. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Fry the jalebi and finally dip the fried jalebi in sugar syrup ( different color) and rainbow jalebi is ready.
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Instant Jalebi
Do jalebis showcased at the roadside shops often attract you. Stop buying Jalebi from shops. You can prepare jalebi at home with some simple ingredients.
Ingredients
(4 serving)
4 spoons of all-purpose flour, 1 spoon curd, 1/2 spoon Eno, as needed Water, as required Oil for frying, 1 cup water (for syrup), 4 seeds Cardamom, 1 cup sugar, as required Food color (optional)
Steps
First, make a thick batter with water, Eno, curd, and flour. Then, prepare the syrup with water, sugar, and cardamom. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Fry the jalebis on medium flame. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot.
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Instant Mawa Jalebi
Are you planning to prepare Jalebi for special occasions, or family parties? Try Mawa Jalebi. This dessert is very delicious and nutritious. You can prepare it within a short time.
Ingredients
(4 serving)
1 cup instant gulab jamun mix, 200 grams (1 cup) of sugar, 1 cup water, 1/4 tsp elaichi powder, as required Few Kesar strands (optional), 1/2 cup milk, as required Ghee for frying, 1 tsp lime juice
Steps
First, make sugar syrup with the above-mentioned measurements of sugar and water. Then, prepare the batter with the Gulab jamun mix, elaichi powder, and milk. Next, deep fry the jalebi in medium hot oil. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot.
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Aloo jalebi
Aloo or potatoes is our regular ingredient of cooking. Of course, your whole family will enjoy this jalebi recipe. So, don’t miss trying it at home!
Ingredients
(2 servings)
200-gram flour, 2 medium boiled potatoes, 1/2 cup curd, 1/4 tbsp fruit salt, Oil for frying, 1 pinch saffron, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Steps
Make sugar syrup by boiling sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron powder in water for 5-7 min. In a container, add flour, curd, boiled and mashed potatoes, salt, and make a thick batter. Deep fry the jalebi in medium hot oil. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot.
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Instant Sooji Jalebi
We all like sooji more or less. If you prepare a jalebi recipe with sooji, your family member’s will definitely like it. The Sooji Jalbe is both healthy and tasty.
Ingredients
(4 servings)
1 cup Maida, 1/4 cup sooji, 1/2 cup curd,2 pinch salt, oil to fry, 2 cups sugar,1/2 cup water, 1 tsp Lemon juice, 4-5 Saffron threads, 2 pinch Cardamom powder
2 drops of yellow food color (optional), Warm water, 1/2 tsp Baking soda
Steps
First, prepare the sugar syrup. First, mix all ingredients and make your batter. Deep fry the jalebi in medium hot oil. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot.
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Rubri Jalebi
Are you looking for a healthy recipe to prepare Jalebi for kids at home? Try the Rubri Jalebi. It tastes fantastic!
Ingredients
(4 serving)
250 grams refined oil, 100ml water, 100ml maida, as required baking soda, as required Refined oil, as required Orange food color, as taste Sugar, as required Curd, as required Condensed milk
Steps
First, prepare a batter with maida, rice flour, ghee, and water. Then take a pan to make sugar syrup with the ingredients of syrup. Next, put a piping bag inside a glass and pour the batter to make jalebi. Transfer the jalebis to the syrup. You need to wait about two minutes for the jalebis to absorb the syrup. Finally, drain and serve hot.
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Bottom Line
Who doesn't like the crispy sweet dish jalebi? It is one of the most popular items for iftar after daylong fasting in Bangladesh. Besides this, the sweet dish is served in various social and religious programs. Children always like this dessert. However, many of us buy Jalebi from local shops. Wouldn’t it be better if you can prepare this tasty sweet at home? Certainly, homemade jalebis will be fresher, yummier, healthier, and safer for you and your family.
Wish our above-mentioned healthy Jalebi recipes will inspire you to prepare these sweets at home! You can surprise your family any time with these jalebi recipes. Don't forget to try Green Mango Jalebi of Rajshahi at home. It is really tasty, healthy with fresh green mango flavor and your children definitely will like it for its fresh green color.
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Healthy Iftar Meal Recipes for Breaking Ramadan Fasting
Ramadan is one of the most sacred times of the year in the Islam faith. Fasting during Ramadan is quite rigorous on these longer, summer days. So it’s quite important to eat well-balanced, nutritious, and filling meals in Iftar. Check out here 10 nutritious Iftar meal recipes for breaking Ramadan fasting.
10 Hearty Iftar Ideas and Recipes to Try at Home
Strawberry Protein Smoothie
You and your family members will love this Strawberry Protein Smoothie because it is really creamy and rich with a natural sweetness from the fruit. It is full of protein to give you energy & nutritions.
Ingredients
One and a half cups milk, 1 banana, two cups strawberries, half cup vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
How to prepare
First, take all the ingredients in a blender, and blend for 1 minute until it reaches a creamy texture. Add more milk if required. Pour into a cup and enjoy!
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Vegetarian Lemon Rice Soup
Lemon is a rich source of vitamin C and minerals; while rice is full of carbohydrates. You can try this Vegan Lemon Rice Soup recipe at home which is rich in nutrients.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, half cup rice, two bay leaves, four cups vegetable broth, two cups water, ¼ cup lemon juice
How to prepare
First, cook the vegetables for 1-2 minutes. Next, add the vegetable broth and water and bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Finally, garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices, and serve!
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Chicken Shawarma
Chicken Sharma is a yummy snack you might have tried in restaurants. You can prepare this delicious chicken shawarma at home easily. Its flavor is awesome and the spice blend is versatile.
Ingredients
2 tbsp garlic paste, 3/4 cup olive oil, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, 1½ tsp lemon juice, 2½ pounds chicken thighs (boneless), white sauce, 1 large onion and pita, red cabbage, parsley, mint, (for serving)
How to prepare
First, prepare the chicken and then make the white sauce ready. Next, to serve, cut 1/4 off the top of the pita. Fill with the chicken, slather with White Sauce and top with cabbage; serve immediately.
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Chicken Biryani
Who doesn’t love Biryani. This traditional food can be tried with diverse recipes. However, you may not like heavy meals like mutton Biryani for breaking ramadan fasting. But you will of course like this Chicken Biryani for Iftar. You can easily prepare this meal at home.
Ingredients
Rice
1½ cups best-quality basmati rice, 6 cups water, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
Chicken
3 tbsp warm water, 1/4 cup yogurt,1 tbsp ginger and garlic (grated), 1 tbsp coriander powder, garam masala, cumin powder, turmeric, and salt, 2 pounds of chicken thighs, 3 tablespoons ghee, 1 large onion, 2 cups mixed vegetables
How to prepare
First, cook the rice then cook the chicken with vegetables. Next, assemble the rice over the chicken mixture and close the lid to cook for a further 20 minutes. Finally, serve with cilantro, mint, and fried onions.
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Prawn and Chicken Fried Noodles
If you want to prepare a yummy and healthy dish for Iftar investing less time and energy, try noodles. Prawn and chicken can make your noodles tastier, and healthier. Not to mention, the young members of your family will love this yummy noodle in Iftar time.
Ingredients
1 pound fresh egg noodles, 2 chicken breasts,3 cloves garlic, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/2 pound raw king prawns, 7 ounces snow peas, 3 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, coconut oil for frying
How to prepare
First, fried chicken pieces, beaten eggs, and the prawns. Then, add snow peas, noodles and other ingredients and mix well. Finally, add the soy, tomato ketchup, and spices, and serve.
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Roasted Vegetable and White Bean Salad
Are you looking for a vegetarian dish which would be both nutritious and delicious? Try this special salad recipe. To prepare this healthy and yummy dish you need just some simple and humble ingredients but it will be extraordinarily delicious.
Ingredients
1 bunch of young carrots,1 small head of cauliflower, 2 cups white beans, 4 ounces French feta cheese, Extra virgin olive oil, Sea Salt, 1 cup cilantro leaves 1/2 cup mint leaves,
How to prepare
First, preheat the oven to 425°F and cook the vegetables for about 26 to 30 minutes. Then, in a medium bowl, lightly dress cilantro, dill, and mint with salt and serve immediately.
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Egg & Eggplant Sandwich
Are you looking for an easy recipe to prepare a simple dish at Iftar requiring a few ingredients? Try this Sandwich recipe. The children and teenage members of your family will definitely like it. This dish works as a good meal for Sehri or Suhoor too.
Ingredients
1 medium eggplant, Olive oil, Salt and pepper, 1 large tomato,1 medium cucumber, 1 small garlic clove, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 4 pita bread, 4 large eggs
How to prepare
First, roast the eggplant in the oven at 425 degrees F for about 20 to 25 minutes. Then, to assemble the sandwiches, first, warm the pitas and cut them in half, and stuff the filling in them. Serve with cucumber and pepper to taste.
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Tahini Roasted Broccoli
Are you bored with common iftar items found in street shops, but don’t have much time to cook meals? If yes, you can try to prepare this healthy but easy-to-cook recipe. You would love this creamy, nutty Tahini Roasted Broccoli as your Iftar meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons tahini, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 large cloves of garlic,1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cups broccoli,
How to prepare
First, preheat the oven to 450° F. Then, Place all of the ingredients and bake for 10 minutes. Serve hot for the best flavor.
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Tomato Beef Stew
You may not like eating the same kind of food for Iftar everyday. If you want to cook something special in Iftar to treat your family members, friends, and/or relatives, try this one. The whole family will enjoy this mouth-watering dish!
Ingredients
1 pound beef, 3 tablespoons olive oil,3 garlic cloves,1 small onion,1 teaspoon 7 Spice, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 4 ounces tomato paste
How to prepare
First, cook the beef, and then, cook the rest of the ingredients. Next, mix to incorporate everything together. Finally, serve and enjoy.
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Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
Do you want to avoid oily and spicy food at Iftar? If yes, don’t miss this recipe. This is a great healthy Iftar item that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
2 cups oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 bananas, 1 ½ cups almond milk, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to prepare
First, bake the combination of oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt at 375° F in the oven. Then add the rest of the ingredients and pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir to combine. Finally, bake for about 30-35 minutes. Now, it is ready to serve.
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10 Healthy Iftar Drinks for Breaking Ramadan Fasting
This year the Holy month of Ramadan has appeared in the summer season. Dehydration is a common issue during fasting as the body remains without food and water for 14 hours. You need to take the right food and drinks at suhoor to keep you going throughout the day. And, it is also important to choose the right drink for breaking off fast to fight dehydration and restore energy levels. Here are 10 healthy, refreshing iftar drinks with recipes to break Ramadan fasting.
10 Tasty and Nutritious Iftar Drinks Recipes to Try at Home
Rooh Afza Mojito
Roof Afza is a very common and familiar drink during Ramadan. It is seen in almost every household during iftar times. Most people like it although some people dislike it for its flavor. Of course, you will fall in love with this simple and easy recipe to keep you refreshed.
Ingredients
2 ½ tbsp of Roohafza, 10 mint leaves, one tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup plain soda, 1 cup crushed ice
How to prepare
First ice (crushed) and mint leaves. You need to mix them as long as you get the flavor of mint. Then add Roohafza and lemon juice. After that, add the filled soda and mix gently. Finally, garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
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Syrup of Gur
This drink is more beneficial for your health, as it uses Gur instead of sugar. Syrup made with Gur is a perfect thirst killer drink you can try for iftar. This drink is locally known as Gurer Sherbet.
To prepare this drink you can use Sugarcane Molasses (Akher Gur) or Date Molasses (Khujer Gur). Jaggery can also be used instead of Gur or regular sugar. Jaggery is made from sugarcane. It is healthier than regular white sugar.
Few Basil seeds, a few drops of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt can be applied to make it more healthy and tastier.
This sherbet controls your blood sugar and keeps your body cool. Besides, it boosts immunity and prevents joint pain.
Ingredients
Basil Seeds - 1 tbsp, Jaggery/ Gur - as per requirement, Water- 500 ml, Lemon Juice - 1 pcs, Ice Cubes - as needed.
How to prepare
First, take water in a pot or glass and soak basil seeds for about 5- 7 minutes. Then, take another jug and add Jaggery/Gur and water. Mix them well so that jaggery/ Gur completely dissolves in water. After that, mix soaked basil seeds, a pinch of salt, and lemon and mix them well. Finally, the syrup of Gur is ready to serve.
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Watermelon Breeze
Watermelon is low on calories. If you drink this drink you will feel as light and fresh as a breeze. So, this drink’s name is watermelon breeze.
Ingredients
2 cups cubed chilled watermelon, 1 cup coconut water, 1 tbsp of lemon or lime juice, a sprig of mint, and ice ( optional).
How to prepare
First, take all ingredients into a blender and blend until it becomes smooth. Now, it is ready to serve.
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Raw Mango Sherbet
Though ripe mangoes are yet to be available on the market, you can keep Raw Mango Sherbet in your Iftar food list. Raw mangoes are both nutritious and tasty. This cooling drink will keep your body hydrated. We wish it will be your perfect choice for iftar during Ramadan.
Ingredients
Raw Mango - 2 pcs (cubes), Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Water - 200 ml, Black Salt - 1/2 tsp, Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp, Ice Cubes - as needed.
How to prepare
First, take all the ingredients in a juice mixture and crush it well for about one minute. Then add ice cubes and serve.
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Apple Cider Mojito
If you want to lose weight in Ramadan, this is perfect for you. Apple cider vinegar is very popular for its useful substances which have the ability to kill harmful bacteria and also aid to lose weight.
Ingredients
Four oz apple cider, Half tbsp lemon juice, 3 cubes of ice, mint sprigs.
How to make
First, take 4 oz apple cider in a glass and add other ingredients. Then, mix them well. Now, it is ready to serve.
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Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate juice is a really appetizing drink that provides many health benefits. It is a blood purifier. It is enriched with antioxidants, vitamins, and potassium. It reduces bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol in our bodies. This drink is beneficial for those who have low-blood pressure.
Ingredients
Pomegranate - 1 pcs, Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Ice Cubes (optional).
How to make
First, take all the ingredients into a grinder and blend for 1 minute. Now, this tasty and healthy juice is ready to drink.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Nowadays children also fast with us regularly and you can prepare this smoothie as a great reward and incentive for them.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries, ¾ cup plain yogurt, ½ cup of milk, 2 ounces cream cheese, one tbsp vanilla extract, 1 ½ tbsp honey, whipped cream ( optional)
How to prepare
First, put all the ingredients in a blender. Then, blend them until it becomes smooth. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.
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Star Fruit Juice
Star fruit juice will provide you with all the coolness because it is an amazing sweet and sour beverage. Star Fruit or Carambola is locally known as Kamranga. It is one of the best tropical fruits with excellent health benefits. However, if you have kidney problems try to avoid this drink.
Ingredients
Star Fruit - 1 pcs, Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Water - 200 ml, Ice Cubes - as needed.
How to prepare
First, put all the ingredients in a blender. Then, blend them until they mix well. Serve with ice cubes.
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Muskmelon Juice
Musk Melon juice, a refreshing drink will give you full relaxation once you drink it. Muskmelon is locally known as Bangi. This drink provides you with the energy you need during Ramadan fasting.
Ingredients
Muskmelon - 1 pc, Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Water - 200 ml, Ice Cubes- as needed
How to prepare
First, peel off the musk melon and remove the seeds. Then cut it into small cubes. Add melon, sugar syrup & water. Grind it for about 1 minute. Delicious melon juice is ready. Serve it with ice cubes.
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Lemon Mint Juice
Lemon Mint Drink or lemonade is a very refreshing, tasty drink and is a favorite for Ramadan iftar. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin-C. After daylong fasting during Ramadan, this refreshing drink will replenish the necessity of vitamin C in the body.
Ingredients
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp, Sugar Syrup- 1 tbsp, Salt- 1/2 tsp, Mint Leaves - 1 - pcs, Water - 200 ml, Ice Cubes - as needed
How to prepare
First, put all the ingredients in a blender. Then, blend them until they mix well. Serve with ice cubes.
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Bottom Line
So far we have discussed 10 Iftar drink recipes to break fast during Ramadan. However, you can also try these refreshing summer drinks at other times of the year. You can modify these recipes depending on the availability of the ingredients in your kitchen. Apply the sweet ingredients as per your taste or health condition.