Eid ul-Fitr: 7 healthy snack recipes to celebrate the end of Ramadan

The festival of Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims worldwide. It marks the time to break the month-long fast of feasting with family and friends. Generally, the menu is full of spicy and heavy-meat dishes like Eid biryani, rich meat curries and kebabs. However, many choose healthier food options, especially if they are trying to lose weight. If you are looking for some lip smacking healthy snacks recipes to enjoy this EID guilt free, here are some recipes to help you out.

6 mouth-watering yet healthy EID snack recipes

Here are some nutritious and healthy snack recipes to enjoy Eid ul-Fitr with friends and family as explained by Chef Shipra Khanna and nutritionist Eeti Jain.

1. Grilled Chicken Skewers

Required:

• Chicken is cut into bite size
• Curd 2 tbsp
• Garlic 1 tbsp
• Ginger 1 tbsp
• Lemon 1 tbsp
• Cumin 1 tbsp
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• Coriander 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Marinate bite-sized pieces of chicken in a mixture of yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, and your favorite spices (like cumin, chili, and coriander).
• Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, alternating with colorful bell peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes.
• Grill the skewers until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char on the outside. Serve with a yogurt-based dipping sauce flavored with mint and lemon zest.

2. Tandoori Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Required:

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• 500 grams of chicken breast
• Curd 2 tbsp
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tbsp tandoori masala
• 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon of red chili

Method:

• Marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of curd, lemon juice, tandoori masala, garlic paste, ginger paste and a pinch of red chilli powder.
• Grill or roast the chicken until it’s cooked through, then cut it into thin strips.
• Wash and dry large lettuce leaves, such as romaine or butter lettuce, and use them as wraps.
• Fill each lettuce leaf with sliced ​​tandoori chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion slices, and Greek yogurt or raita.
• Roll up the lettuce wraps and secure them with toothpicks if needed, then serve for a light and refreshing breakfast.

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3. Air fried masala fish

Required:

• 500g fish fillets (such as pomfret or kingfish)
• 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons rice flour or besan (lentil flour)
• Oil for frying
• Lemon wedges and onion rings to serve

Method:

• In a bowl, mix ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, ground coriander and salt.
• Rub the marinade over the fish fillets, making sure they are evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the air fryer.
• Coat the marinated fish fillets with rice flour or besan.
• Place the fish fillets in the air fryer and brush with oil. Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides, 4-5 minutes per side.
• Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges and onion rings as a delicious and spicy Eid snack.

4. Low Fat Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Required:

• 500g boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Slice lemon to serve
• Skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes

Method:

• In a bowl, mix plain yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt.
• Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
• Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.
• Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
• Grill or broil the chicken skewers for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

5. Fruit salad with honey lemon dressing

Required:

• Assorted fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple and grapes)
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method:

• Wash the fruit and cut into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lemon juice to make the dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the fruit salad and toss gently to coat.
• Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

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6. Stuffed Medjool Dates

Required:

• Medjool dates, pits
• Nut butter of your choice (like almond butter or peanut butter)
• Optional toppings: chopped nuts, coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips

Method:

• Fill each pitted date with a spoonful of nut butter.
• Sprinkle with toppings of your choice, if desired.
• Enjoy these sweet and satisfying stuffed dates as a healthy Eid snack.

Celebrate this EID with these healthy yet delicious recipes!

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