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During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims observe fast from sunrise to sunset. Hence, a proper pre-dawn meal is essential to help you stay fit and energetic throughout the day. A substantial meal is necessary, and an ideal meal should comprise a good amount of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Maintaining a steady blood sugar level alleviates nausea and headaches experienced while fasting. Thus, eating well can help you manage the fast more effectively. Here are some recipe tips for eating at the time of suhoor.
Dates halwa
Dates hold a special significance during Ramadan fasting. The observer of this month-long fasting breaks their fast by eating dates first. Scientifically, also dates are a storehouse of nutrition and keep one hydrated during this fast. Make healthy dates halwa for suhoor. There are several recipes to try, and the choice is yours. Having said that try to make a date halwa for Ramadan suhoor, which has fruits such as bananas and loads of healthy dry fruits like almonds, pistachio, cashew nuts and figs. With the goodness of ghee, it will become a nutritious sweet preparation for the suhoor spread.
Smoothies
Protein-packed smoothies filled with fresh fruits, milk, peanut butter, yoghurt, and milk serve great during Suhoor time. The dish is replete with liquids and solid foods, thus making it fulfilling before the sun rises. Take berries, ripe bananas, greek yoghurt, milk, natural peanut butter and vanilla extract and mix them all in a high-speed blender. You can also have essential smoothies with milk or yoghurt with fruits such as grapes, bananas, apples, strawberries, and berries. Such a drink can help keep you full and boost energy from its natural sugars and essential nutrients.
Healthy sandwiches
Make sandwiches with brown bread, spread caramel or peanut butter. You may use cucumber, eggs, tomatoes and onions between two slices of bread. Have some fruits like finely sliced apples, pears, pineapple, oranges, etc. This wholesome dish will help you stay full for the rest of the day.
Egg open sandwiches
Egg salad
Make a healthy and wholesale egg salad to stay energised. You can use hard-boiled eggs or scrambled eggs to prepare them. Along with eggs, add vegetables, seasoning and dressing of your choice. You can make it creamy by using mayonnaise or go for hung curd. Serve it warm or cold (by storing it in the fridge for a while). It tastes good any which way. Enjoy your egg salad by making it as a spread on the bread or Serve it with toasted bagels, pita bread, croissant, tortilla chips or lettuce wrap.
Chicken kebabs
Chicken kebabs on grill
Suhoor ideally contains healthy food that is digested slowly, thus keeping one full for a long time. It should also have enough protein to keep the energy levels high. Therefore, add an assortment of chicken-based kebabs to your suhoor meal. Try to avoid making kebabs which are too decadent or loaded with high spice levels. As it may cause indigestion and a burning sensation later on.
Sauteed vegetables
Though vegetables are preferred during iftar over suhoor, you can always have a small portion of sauteed vegetables. They can provide carbohydrates, protein, minerals, and vegetables and offer a good dose of fibre and vitamins. Go with veggies such as carrots, broccoli, peas, French beans, asparagus and cauliflower.
