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.
Savoury
Spicy Pan Fried Basa Fillet Recipe
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Vegan Kebab Recipe
Fish Biryani
Homemade Pav Bhaji
Spicy Chicken Salad
Easy Handvo Recipe
Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Instant Pot)
Moroccan Shakshuka Eggs With Lentils
Desi~licious Daal With Roasted Butternut Squash
Masala Vegan Tofu Scramble Recipe
Beetroot Salad Recipe (Poriyal)
Egg Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
Kale and Quinoa Salad
Vegan Tikka Masala Recipe
Tomato Asparagus Frittata
Baingan Bharta (Indian Eggplant)
Bhangra Masala Oven Baked French Fries | Easy and Healthy Desi Recipes
The Ultimate Easy Chicken Korma
Vegetable Quinoa and Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Lentil Burger Recipe With Brussel Sprouts Slaw
Chicken Dhansak
Githeri Recipe: How to Make Kenyan Beans and Corn
Massaged Kale Salad With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Desi~licious Masala Egg Oatmeal Breakfast
Spicy Veg Noodles Recipe In 20 Minutes
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice (Khao Pad Sapparod)
Easy Curry Sauce With Zucchini Noodles Spaghetti
Creamy Vegan Pasta - Indian Style
Sweet
Kesar Mango Chia Phirni (Pudding)
Orange-Scented Dates and Yogurt Parfaits
Pistachio Apricot Ladoos
Vegan Rose Falooda Recipe
Zarda (Sweet Rice With Nuts and Coconut)
The Best Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake
Vegan Carrot Halwa (Gajjar Halwa)
Vegan Coconut Barfi With Blue Spirulina
Dried Fruit And Nut Laddu Recipe
Mini Homemade Pumpkin Pies
Cardamom And Orange Blossom Almond Flour Cookies
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?
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Spicy Pan Fried Basa Fillet Recipe
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.
- Before adding the fish, make sure the oil covers the pan evenly.
- You want to cook the fillets on medium to high heat.
- 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.
- Use a very thin spatula. Some folks claim that a special fish spatula, made of metal is the best. I haven't tried this.
- If you're trying to cut down on salt, use less of it and more lemon juice instead.
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.
Shahzadi is an award-winning registered dietitian (RD) regulated by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and certified diabetes educator (CDE), approved by the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board. A YouTuber and notorious foodie, she's dedicated to helping you end your cooking wars, transform your health, and be the best version of yourself! Shahzadi is an on-air nutrition expert for CTV Your Morning and a regular contributor for Global News and other national media outlets.