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Ramadan which is the ninth month of Islamic Lunar calendar is considered to be the holiest month in the entire year according to Islamic tradition. In this month Muslims across the globe observe fasts from dawn to dusk and also offer prayers five times a day including the night long prayer of Taraweeh. This time Ramadan 2016 came in the month of June when most of the people across globe are waiting for rains. Before dawn Muslims have their early morning meal known as Sehri and before dusk they congregate together to have their meal famously known as Iftar.
One of the most basic ideas of fasting or roza is to inculcate stoicism and a sense of self restraint. Read Also: (History of Ramadan Kareem: How Ramazan turned into one of the five tenets of Islam?)
Fasting is performed for 30 days of Ramadan, for which people wake up early in the morning before Fajr prayer and before sunrise they have their meal which is known as (Suhoor or Sehri). After having Sehri people then refrain from eating or drinking anything throughout the day. It is the most important meal of the day and cannot be skipped.
Normally people follow lavish breakfast with Paya Soup, Nalli Nihari, Brain Curry, Sheermal and Rotis which is also accompanied by tea or a glass of milk.
What to eat for Sehri
Although different families follow different customs but in last few years things have changed a lot.
The traditional Sehri dish for Mumbaikar’s is Keema Paav, Malai Paav, Bheja Fry, Egg Bhurjee, Naan, Tandoor Rotee, Maalpuwaa, Firni, Sewai and many more. Those who live with their families prefer to have these above dishes made at home and those who are living a bachelor’s life in Mumbai prefer to move at stalls open during night hours in Mumbai’s Muslim dominated pockets where these items are available at cheapest rate.
For people who are old and are looking for heavy diets than most of them prefer to eat Nalli Nihari, Paaya, Pichautaa, Kalejii, Gurda, Bhejaa Fry, Salan Paratha, Keema Paratha, Surti Bara Handi and many more. Most of the above items are available at a cheaper price at Mohammed Ali Road and Bori Mohalla.
But nowadays people who are health conscious and who go to sleep before digesting whole meal. Most of the people nowadays have switched to tea, some biscuits and oats or some prefer eggs with toast as a healthier option.
Foods like rice, potatoes, milk and vegetables keeps your energy level high and is always good for sehri. A love for dates during the month of Ramadan is always helpful as it may keep the energy level high for whole day.
What to eat for Iftar
People who fast for whole day and then have an iftar, are very choosy about the meal that ends their fast. Muslims in India prefer to open their iftar with dates, as it was always followed by Prophet Mohammed.
Starting iftar with bhajiyaas, jalebis, ragdaa, chana-masala, chana-mattar, chole bhatule, kebabs, meat curries, seekh boti, haleem, shami kebab, custard and Roohafza are some of the mouthwatering dishes that adorn the iftar menu. Among which Haleem and Harees are some of the much-loved meaty dishes.
The best iftar can be found at Bori Mohalla in Mumbai where rich meaty dishes, hearty biryanis and irresistible desserts after a long day of abstaining from food make you toll on your digestive system. Here are the few healthy tips that you should follow to break your day meal.
1. Do not mix fruits with your meals: Break your fast either with fruits or from main course. Fruits when combined with minerals, fats and proteins present in other food can hinder digestion.
2. Avoid juice with food: Most of the people who observe fast whole day drink juice with food which also causes great harm to digestive system.
3. Do not be in a hurry to finish whole food in few minutes. Turn by turn have your meal, and end the day with a healthy fine iftar.
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