Ramadan Special - RESTAURANTS

BBQ Chicken A healthy, traditional recipe, this recipe is very easy to prepare and gives you a unique taste.

Ingredients

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4 large Chicken pieces (take a Chicken and make its four equal pieces) 1 tbspn Ginger paste 1 tsbpn Garlic paste 1 tbspn red chili powder (or as required) 1 tspn Turmeric powder Salt to taste 3 tbspn Lemon juice 500 gm yogurt 1 tbspn mix spices powder 1 tspn Nutmeg and mace powder 50 gm Saffron (optional)

Method 1. In a bowl, mix all the spices with yogurt.

2. Make angular cuts on each piece so that spices can absorb in it.

3. Marinate chicken pieces in the mixture and leave the marinated chicken pieces for 1 hour so that all spices are absorbed in the chicken.

4. Put the chicken pieces in the baking tray and bake them at 180oC for 25-30mins or until turn into light brown in color.

You can also bbq the chicken pieces, its smell and tastes become more wonderful.

5. Serve the delicious BBQ chicken tikka pieces with naan / bread, onions and lemon salad.

Spicy Lam Shish Kebabs Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon hot paprika g 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 pounds trimmed lean leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

Method 1. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the paprika, cumin, allspice, garlic and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Add the lamb and stir until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.

2. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Thread the lamb and zucchini onto 12 long metal skewers and brush with oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill the kebabs over moderately high heat, turning, until the lamb is browned outside and medium-rare inside, 6 minutes. Serve the lamb kebabs with the pita.

How do you stay healthy during Ramadan?

1. Wake up for ‘Suhoor.’ This is the meal eaten before dawn. It can help you get more nutrients in your body.

2. Have well-balanced meals. Make sure each of the two meals includes complex carbs, high fiber food and protein rich foods. These well-balanced meals will help you replenish energy.

3. Drink plenty of fluids. You can also do this by eating water-dense fruits or soups. The goal is to consume the equivalent of 8 cups of water to avoid dehydration. I know it’s hard, but try to limit the caffeine, which can stimulate water loss.

4. Cut down on processed foods and those with refined carbs such as sugar and white flour.

They don’t have much nutrients and will not give you the energy and nutrition your body is craving.

5. Break your fast with dates and water. An average serving of dates has 31 grams of carbs.

That will give you the right amount of energy after a long day of fasting. They have high levels of fiber for digestion, and are packed with potassium, magnesium and Vitamin B.