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Ramadan 2022: 40 Healthy Ramadan Recipes

Created on April 11th, 2021 · Last updated on April 25th, 2022 ·

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Medically reviewed by Shahzadi Devje, Registered Dietitian (RD) & Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Are you looking for healthy recipes for Ramadan 2022? Here, you'll find a delicious selection of nourishing, savoury and sweet dishes for Suhoor and Iftar — so you can feel your best. This collection includes easy and healthy Indian and Pakistani recipes, vegan and gluten-free options, along with diabetic menu ideas and heart smart recipes.

Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, prayer and fasting. But it's also a time for delicious food! As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, I advocate for a balanced diet that includes a variety of unrefined carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as vegetables and whole grains for optimal health, endurance, and digestive relief.

If you're eager to learn how to eat healthy during Ramadan, I'm confident that this stash of easy and healthy recipes will truly make your Ramadan shine.

This collection includes 40 healthy Ramadan recipes to help keep you nourished. Whether you are looking for new ideas or want to stick to your favourites, I've got you covered for Suhoor and Iftar.

From masala fish and veggie kebabs to a rose smoothie and no-cook laddoos, this mouthwatering plant-powered assortment of savoury and sweet dishes offers plenty of choices.

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spicy basa fillets on a tray with lemon slices and cilantro on top and flowers around the tray

Spicy Pan Fried Basa Fillet Recipe

Done in under 30 minutes, this pan fried Basa fillet recipe adds the perfect amount of spice to a healthy, weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Crispy on the outside, with an inner flesh - that melts in your mouth.
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vegan Shepherd's pie in a white baking dish topped with fresh parsley with a portion served in a plate

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

A family-friendly and satisfying Vegan Shepherd's Pie recipe gets an Indian twist. Loaded with flavour-packed green lentils simmered in a tomato sauce infused with traditional South Asian spices, and topped with velvety mashed potatoes. Heads up, it's so Desi~licious that you'll want more than one helping!
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two pita breads stuffed with vegan kebab, purple cabbage and cilantro leaves

Vegan Kebab Recipe

Perfect for times when your pantry is low in ingredients, and you just need something quick and simple. This kebab recipe creates succulent and soft kebabs (Shammi kebab-style) that are packed with protein and rich in flavour!
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peeking through plant leaves overlooking a tray of yellow-coloured rice topped with fish fillets and garnished with mint.

Fish Biryani

A mouthwatering fish biryani (traditionally known as machi biryani) to complement any celebration! It's a layered Basmati rice dish made with spicy haddock fish fillets and uses the "dum" method to create a truly unique and flavourful meal. This recipe is protein-rich and packed with fibre, using less oil and lots of tomatoes and pepper to create a nutritious recipe.
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Bowl of Indian pav bhaji topped with onion slices and lemon segments on a black decorative tray with bread buns on the side and fresh herbs

Homemade Pav Bhaji

Pav Bhaji is a famous Indian street food recipe. It's a thick and spicy mashed vegetable dish cooked in a masala of onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and dried spices. Served with toasted buns (pav). It incorporates a colourful mix of vegetables (bhaji): cauliflower, peppers, carrots, and potatoes to create a lip-smacking healthy Indian dinner recipe. This version isn't loaded with butter - yet promises oodles of flavour! Learn how to make pav bhaji at home.
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flatlay shot of a bowl of green leaf lettuce topped with spicy chicken pieces and apple chunks

Spicy Chicken Salad

If you're looking for a budget-friendly homemade salad bowl with all the crunch - you'll love this one! It's an easy and healthy spicy chicken salad recipe - that's also low carb. Packed with flavour, it's paired with a homemade salad dressing that's made with grated fresh turmeric and all the zest.
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An orange coloured cake on a cake stand placed on a tray with a traditional Indian shawl

Easy Handvo Recipe

Moist, veggie-packed and easy to pull off. Learn how to make handvo at home. My version of this traditional Gujarati savoury cake is made with a blend of semolina and chickpea flour and loaded with cabbage, peas, onions and cilantro. An all-time favourite, it's one healthy Indian recipe that we devour — and make on-repeat!
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bowl of indian butter chicken on a black tray with white rice on the side placed on top of a decorative shawl flat lay

Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)

Easy Indian Butter Chicken recipe cooked in 30 minutes. Cubes of chicken breast marinated in garlic and spices - cooked in a rich and creamy butter chicken masala. With only a dash of butter and less cream - it's packed with flavour! Learn how to make restaurant style butter chicken in minutes - in your instant pot.
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close up of a pan of shakshuka with eggs garnished with olives, herbs, avocado slices and artichoke, with a bowl of raw eggs and naan bread close by - flatlay

Moroccan Shakshuka Eggs With Lentils

The best Shakshuka Eggs with lentils is served! Settle into back-to-routine with my fuss-free one-skillet marvel – Moroccan Shakshuka. Eggs gently poached in a thick tomato-lentil sauce infused with smoked paprika, cumin and garnished with fresh cilantro and olives.
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Two bowls of yellow daal topped with squash and limes wedges placed on trays

Desi~licious Daal With Roasted Butternut Squash

There's nothing quite like daal. Delicious, comforting and family-friendly, it's a healthy vegan dinner we adore. Made with yellow daal (split moong beans), roasted butternut squash and infused with cumin, cinnamon, curry powder and smoked paprika. T
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fry pan of vegan tofu scramble with red pepper cubes topped with cilantro and green chilli and two slices of pumpernickel bread placed on top

Masala Vegan Tofu Scramble Recipe

Busy health-seekers on the hunt for tasty, healthy meals — meet your new favourite vegan masala tofu scramble recipe! This south Asian-inspired dish hits the spot every time. It's bursting with flavour, delicious enough for meat-eaters and done in 30 minutes.
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Cooked beetroot salad in a pan garnished with almonds and herbs with raw beetroot around the pan

Beetroot Salad Recipe (Poriyal)

This healthy Beetroot Salad Recipe, aka Poriyal, in South Indian cuisine, may look fancy - but it's simple to pull off. Done in 35 minutes, and perfectly balanced with cumin, onion, fresh ginger and lemon. Garnished with crunchy sliced almonds to create a stunning presentation, that tastes as good as it looks - SO DELICIOUS and piquant!
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plate of colorful salad with egg bhurji

Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)

Weekend brunch doesn't get any better than this. Enjoy a delicious plate of hot Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs). Pairs perfectly with toast, roti, bread, paratha or potatoes. Easy to pull off and packed with flavour, this is a show-stopping egg recipe.
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a plate of kale and quinoa salad with tomatoes, red onion and mung beans

Kale and Quinoa Salad

This Kale and Quinoa Salad recipe calls for beautifully colourful ingredients to brighten your day. It's a stellar recipe — especially if you're on the hunt for salad ideas for lunch. Best for summer days, healthy meal prep for the week, or a nourishing side salad for cookouts and BBQs. Vegan and gluten-free.
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bowl of tikka masala with quinoa and lime and chillies on top in a gold tray - flatlay

Vegan Tikka Masala Recipe

Want to learn how do you make the best tikka masala sauce from scratch? Look no further! This vegan tikka masala recipe is loaded with plant-based ingredients and the perfect easy and healthy ethnic recipe to feed a crowd.
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Asparagus Frittata topped with colorful tomatoes in a red pan on a table cloth

Tomato Asparagus Frittata

Eggs mixed with a variety of colourful vegetables, cooked to perfection and topped with fresh cilantro. This Tomato Asparagus Frittata is infused with cumin, fenugreek and chilli flakes, to create an easy Desi-licious low carb breakfast or lunch! Dairy-free.
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lettuce leaves filled with baingan bharta (Indian eggplant recipe) with a bowl of baingan bharta in the center.

Baingan Bharta (Indian Eggplant)

Easy, quick to prep and scrumptious. This Baingan Bharta (Indian Eggplant) is a sure pleaser for the entire family. Roasted eggplant cooked in aromatic South Asian spices, simmered  in a thick tomato-pepper sauce and garnished with tangy lemon and cilantro. If you're on the hunt for healthy desi recipes - with less oil, spices and salt - this is it! Best enjoyed with roti, quinoa, or lettuce leaves. Vegan and gluten free.
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Spicy oven baked french fries loaded with peppers, cucumber and dressings with chopped herbs on a wooden board

Bhangra Masala Oven Baked French Fries | Easy and Healthy Desi Recipes

Why buy ready-made when you can make the best Oven Baked French Fries at home. Bhangra, you wonder? Well, the zesty flavours truly make your taste buds break out into Bhangra. Thin strips of potatoes tossed in olive oil and a simple Desi~licious spice mix: chaat masala and red chilli powder and baked to perfection. Served with a scattering of rainbow vegetables and jalapeno. The dish is finished elegantly with a drizzling of vegan ranch tamarind chutney and fresh mint.
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a clay pot with creamy chicken korma garnished with cilantro and topped with cashews on a round rustic tray with a bunch of cilantro on the side

The Ultimate Easy Chicken Korma

If you love Indian cuisine, but feel a little intimidating making it - this homestyle recipe for chicken korma is for you. For convenience, the entire korma sauce is prepped in the blender in minutes to make an easy, healthy and delicious dish. Pieces of chicken breast are sauteed in a dash of olive oil and simmered in a simple thick and creamy sauce made with onions, garlic, ginger, plain yogurt and cashew nuts—that's mildly spiced with cumin, cardamom garam masala and fresh cilantro. The best part? It's on your table in 25 minutes!
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Bowl of vegetable quinoa with garlic shrimp recipe flat-lay close up

Vegetable Quinoa and Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Make this easy and healthy vegetable quinoa with garlic shrimp. It's gluten-free, and one of my favourite ways to get dinner on the table - fast! Plus, all the cooking action happens in your skillet. We're upping the nutritional value of the dish with a beautiful mixture of kidney beans, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and quinoa. Infused with heaps of flavour from the smoked paprika, cumin, coriander and lemon juice, it's a great way to keep your salt intake in check - without compromising on taste.
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perspective shot of a lentil veggie burger on a bed of greens and beetroot and topped with a green slaw

Lentil Burger Recipe With Brussel Sprouts Slaw

This delicious vegan lentil burger recipe is brimming with seasonal veggies and spices, so it certainly has a bit of Christmas flair to it. The lentils are enriched with fresh leek, cremini mushrooms, toasted walnuts, and quinoa. It's paired with a zingy mustard-turmeric slaw made with Brussel sprouts and grated beets, guacamole, and lettuce - all on a soft brioche bun!
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pot of chicken dhansak curry with rice and cilantro around next to it

Chicken Dhansak

Looking for an easy and healthy weeknight curry? Skip the take out, and make this Chicken Dhansak with lentils. Packed full of flavour this restaurant-style curry brings the creaminess of lentils together with traditional South Asian spices to create a hearty and nourishing meal for the entire family. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and grated ginger for that perfect garnish.
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a brown clay pot filled to the top with githeri (Kenyan beans and corn) with 2 stalks of scallions sticking out. Side angle shot

Githeri Recipe: How to Make Kenyan Beans and Corn

Githeri is a traditional Kenyan dish that is made with beans and corn. It's typically served alongside other dishes, such as maize flour porridge or Chapati (wheat flatbread).
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close up of kale salad topped with spicy chickpeas and dried cranberries

Massaged Kale Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

A refreshing and flavorful kale salad, tossed in a creamy avocado-herb dip and topped with slightly-crispy spicy chickpeas. Now that's one salad you won't be able to resist.
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bowl of egg oatmeal breakfast topped with mange tout and lemon slices

Desi~licious Masala Egg Oatmeal Breakfast

Looking for easy and healthy breakfast ideas? Take your oatmeal to the next level with my savoury Masala Oatmeal Breakfast recipe - featuring eggs. It's the ultimate busy-bee brekkie, bursting with nourishing heart-healthy ingredients. A creamy, rich amalgamation of rolled oats, onion, peas and tomatoes. All mixed with eggs, chillies and cilantro, and infused with traditional South Asian spices to create a spicy and Desi~licious breakfast. 
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a wok with veg noodles topped with lime slices and sesame seeds - with someone holding a portion of noodles with chopsticks. Wok placed on a bamboo base with spring onions on the side

Spicy Veg Noodles Recipe In 20 Minutes

A lush veg noodles recipe that's perfect for busy folks who want to eat healthily but don't have time to cook. The noodles are dressed in a spicy concoction of soy sauce, chilli flakes, fresh garlic and ginger and a generous amount of black pepper. With a heap of fresh vegetables, this noodles recipe is plant-powered — full of vitamins, minerals and flavour. A quick and easy dish that takes 20 minutes from start to finish—making it the best noodle recipe for students or families with a hectic schedule.
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half a pineapple stuffed with Thai pineapple fried rice topped with a lime segment and cilantro on a round wooden board decorated with red flowers arranged around.

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice (Khao Pad Sapparod)

Made with fresh ingredients, this Thai pineapple fried rice recipe (Khao Pad Sapparod) combines the sweet taste of fresh pineapple, savoury flavour of fish sauce, and spicy notes from curry powder and chilli peppers - all of which compliment the chicken and scrambled eggs wonderfully.
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a bowl of zucchini noodles spaghetti topped with a simple curry sauce with lemon slices

Easy Curry Sauce With Zucchini Noodles Spaghetti

Zucchini noodles spaghetti topped with a lip-smacking quick and easy curry sauce! A healthy, gluten free, meal that's on your table in under 30 minutes. Serve this zucchini spaghetti with a side salad to create a nourishing complete meal!
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two bowls of creamy vegan pasta Indian style with a side of roasted vegetables and flowers in the foreground

Creamy Vegan Pasta - Indian Style

If you're craving comforting recipes - you'll want to curl up to this creamy vegan pasta - Indian style. Penne pasta lusciously coated with a thick sauce to create an easy and healthy recipe that's loved by our family.
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close up shot of a serving bowl with a thick orange coloured pudding garnished with nuts and dried roses.


Kesar Mango Chia Phirni (Pudding)




Looking for delicious and healthy dessert recipes that are easy to make? Look no further than kesar (saffron) mango chia phirni. This spinoff on the classic Desi (Indian and Pakistani) pudding is made with mango, chia seeds, milk, and accented with saffron. It's high in protein and fibre, making it ideal as a diabetes diet friendly and heart healthy recipe. It requires no cooking, is gluten-free, and vegan.



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two glasses filled with layers of yogurt and nuts and topped with orange pieces and orange rind curls. There is also a plant in the background.


Orange-Scented Dates and Yogurt Parfaits




Healthy sweet recipes can be hard to come by - but these orange-scented dates and yogurt parfaits are both healthy and delicious. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it's the perfect recipe for iftar or suhoor as a Ramadan dessert. With only six ingredients and ten minutes of prep, you can make your own in no time. Plus, these parfaits are rich in protein and dietary fibre, with only a dash of maple syrup and qualify as a heart healthy and diabetes friendly recipe. 



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a gold printed plate holding eight brown balls with flowers on one side and a traditional Indian shawl on the other.


Pistachio Apricot Ladoos




Are you looking for a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make snack? Look no further than these vegan pistachio apricot ladoos! These ladoos only require three ingredients and take 5 minutes to make. They're also gluten-free, with no added sugar, so they're ideal for people with type 2 diabetes. They're particularly delicious as Ramadan sweets, especially if you're after Iftar ideas.



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two glasses and a bottle of rose falooda in a tray with a pink rose on the side


Vegan Rose Falooda Recipe




Sweet, floral, and decadent, this homemade royal Falooda recipe is a must-try. Made with rose-infused milk, strands of homemade jelly, basil seeds, and topped with coconut whip and crushed pistachios. Here's everything you need to pull off this easy and healthy Indian drink or dessert — with zero added sugar, yet ALL the flavour.



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bowls of zarda (sweet rice) on a gold tray


Zarda (Sweet Rice With Nuts and Coconut)




This Zarda Sweet Rice is a healthier twist to a traditional recipe; with half the sugar and less fat. The rice is cooked in nuts, cardamom, sugar, coconut and dried fruits, and finished with saffron milk, to create an irresistible end to your meal. Celebrate Eid and delight your guests with this festive recipe!



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perspective shot of a blueberry dessert cake topped with black and blueberries, on a stand.


The Best Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake




Learn how to make the best vegan cheesecake! This no-bake blueberry cheesecake dessert has what it takes; it's creamy and smooth - thanks to the cashews and coconut cream and 100% vegan. The nut-date base requires only three ingredients, and the entire cheesecake recipe is super-easy to pull off. Yes, it's gluten-free too!



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perspective shot of a green bowl with carrot halwa with a milk bottle in the background and wooden mesh balls in the foreground with a traditional Indian shawl


Vegan Carrot Halwa (Gajjar Halwa)




This sweet and luscious carrot halwa is made with zero added sugar and uses vegan ingredients to create an easy and healthy Indian dessert recipe. Grated carrots slowly simmered in a blissful mix of cashews, almonds, raisins, cardamom, and coconut. Watch the video to learn how to make Gajjar Halwa.



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A stack of blue coconut barfi on a cake stand decorated with little yellow flowers


Vegan Coconut Barfi With Blue Spirulina




Coconut barfi is the ultimate Desi~licious sweet delight. It's saturated with coconut love and delightfully sweet and creamy to the core. My twist uses blue spirulina. It's 100% vegan and contains zero added sugar. Learn how to make one of the most popular Indian sweets recipe.



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a pile of laddus - balls of Indian sweet dessert placed on a white marble cake stand sprinkled with dried roses with a traditional shawl on the countertop


Dried Fruit And Nut Laddu Recipe




Craving Indian sweets? Skip the deep frying and make this easy and healthy dried fruit and nut Laddu recipe - with zero added sugar. Soft and chewy dried figs blitzed with crunchy pistachios and almonds combined with cashew butter, beet powder, and infused with cardamom and rose water to create an irresistible sweet Indian dessert.



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a row of homemade pumpkin pies topped with pecans with pumpkins in the background


Mini Homemade Pumpkin Pies




Homemade pumpkin pies at their best. No gluten, no dairy and no bake! A creamy pumpkin-cashew filling with a rich nutty-date crust, these are the perfect dessert choice this Fall. Think you don't have time to pull off a pie, these are done in under 30 minutes, and top our easy and healthy recipes list! Vegan and free from from refined sugar.



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a traditional round basket filled to the brim with almond flour cookies topped with sliced almonds on a round wooden board


Cardamom And Orange Blossom Almond Flour Cookies




It's hard to turn down a warm cookie straight from the oven. The scent alone is enough to make your mouth water. These vegan Almond Flour Cookies - with zero added sugar - are crumbly, fragrant, and delectable. You won't be able to stop at just one! And they make for a wonderful healthy sweet treat. Also naturally gluten-free.



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Ramadan Mubarak!


Special thanks to Alexandra Burghardt for helping to compile this recipe round-up.


How are you preparing for Ramadan 2021? What are your healthy eating tips for Suhoor and Iftar? 


If you try any of these healthy Ramadan recipes, I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment, rate it, or share a photo and hashtag with #desiliciousrd on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Can't wait to see your photos. 


Desi~liciously Yours,




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Spicy Pan Fried Basa Fillet Recipe




Author Shahzadi Devje










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Done in under 30 minutes, this pan fried Basa fillet recipe adds the perfect amount of spice to a healthy, weeknight dinner the whole family will love! Crispy on the outside, with an inner flesh - that melts in your mouth.




Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins




Course: Main


Cuisine Desi, ethnic, Indian, pakistani, South Asian


Servings: 10 people




spicy basa fillets on a tray with lemon slices and cilantro on top and flowers around the tray




Ingredients
  • 5 basa large fish fillets
  • 2 ½ tsp curry powder
  • 1 ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice


Instructions
  • Dry fish fillets with a paper towel or a tea towel
  • Combine spices and salt and sprinkle spice mix to coat the fillets. Ensure both sides are coated completely
  • In a large skillet or pan, heat oil over medium/high heat
  • Place the coated fillets in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or when cooked through
  • Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice


Notes
    

  • People worry about fish sticking to the pan. One way to prevent this is making sure the basa fillets are as dry as can be.
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  • Before adding the fish, make sure the oil covers the pan evenly.
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  • You want to cook the fillets on medium to high heat.
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  • Once it's in the pan, don't fiddle with the fillet; otherwise, you risk breaking it apart. Allow it to sit and brown before releasing from the pan with a spatula.
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  • Use a very thin spatula. Some folks claim that a special fish spatula, made of metal is the best. I haven't tried this.
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  • If you're trying to cut down on salt, use less of it and more lemon juice instead.
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Nutrition Facts


Spicy Pan Fried Basa Fillet Recipe





Amount Per Serving 



Calories 133
Calories from Fat 81






% Daily Value*



Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 471mg20%
Potassium 29mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 20g40%
 


Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.








Please note the nutritional analysis values are estimates and suggestions. This nutrition facts table does not know your life - your body, including your hunger and satiety cues, change daily. It's okay to eat more or less. Say no to food guilt and instead embrace mindful eating.
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