Ramadan is the time of the year, which is considered very auspicious by Muslims. It is also a festival to find an opportunity to sample a series of panoramic traditional dishes because it is a festival that is eagerly waiting for food. Ramadan cuisine is usually passed from generations, which is why some tastes can never match by others. The holy month of Ramadan is here! While we usually combine the festival with fasting, it is also a time of devotion, compassion, generosity and forgiveness for Muslims. And, then there is a smorgusboard of traditional cuisine to remove festive enthusiasm. Ramadan is also the time when you will find various roads across the country Mava Jalebis, Firni, Biryani, Nalli Nihari with Khameri Roti, Paya, Kebab, Savian, Snow – Whatever you say! If you are ready for some enjoyment, then you need to walk on these streets to see it for yourself and the sample of these authentic behaviors first by hand. Or better still, homemade food with a Muslim family.
There are also some materials that are usually in most Muslim homes around this time. One such example is date. This energy that enhances dried fruit helps to fuel one throughout the day, and so it is included in Suhur, food before dawn, so it helps in fasting time.
Date, sweet fruits of date palm tree, are not only an exemplary fruit, but also a sacred. Prophet Muhammad was once told that “there is no food in a house without dates.” Muslims continue their tradition and break their iftar with dates.
A large number of important nutrients claim, which contribute to various health benefits. This is a good source if you are looking for fiber, potassium or copper. It contains 54% sugar and 7% protein, and is recommended for people with poor heart health. It is also called AIDS in the process of reducing the risk of a stroke and digestion.
This is not all; The date is known for a high magnesium content that controls the levels of calcium, vitamin D and electrolytes in the body. It further enhances insulin levels in the blood and helps to increase energy.
Good things definitely come in small packages.
Here are 10 creative ways to include dates in your diet:
1. Stuffed dates with blue cheese
Recipe
Blue cheese and dates are a match made in heaven. They both complement each other like a dream. Tip some parsley to add some zing. For the recipe, click here.
2. Dates and walnut kheer
Recipe by chef Praveen Gonsalves
A quick and easy dessert to curb your sweet crawings. Provide natural sweetness to kheer and nuts, adding a good crunch. For the recipe, click here.
3. Date and cashew vegetarian balls
Recipe
This is the perfect snack on the energy booster. Filled with date, cashew and coconut goodness, you can also throw it in some seeds of your choice. For the recipe, click here.
4. Date biscuit roll
Recipe by Chef Rupa Gulati
A delicious roll made with crushed biscuits, dates and butter, and then cut into cold, small slices and served with an ice cream scoop, chocolate strips, mint springs and some fresh oranges. For the recipe, click here.
5. Date and figure cheating
Recipe
Looking for some sweet bhog? You will like this sinful recipe that brings the date, fig and peanut butter together. For the recipe, click here.
6. Date and prun brownies
Recipe by Chef Vicky Ratnani
Brownies ripened with dates and prunes fruit punch. In this way it is difficult to resist excavation in a delicious treatment. For the recipe, click here.
7. Date pancakes
Chef Lo’s vehicle, recipe by Taj Palace Hotel
Full layers of flour with a date filling, perfect for a sweet enjoyment! For the recipe, click here.
8. Sweet date chutney (date palm)
Recipe by Chef Neeru Gupta
A sweet and sour date chutney that goes brilliantly with Penny Puri, Alohu Chaat and all types of crispy snacks. For the recipe, click here.
9. Date cake
Recipe by Chef Vandana Kaul
A mouth -watery cake with the goodness of dates, which is easy to make. You cannot say this one! For the recipe, click here.
10. Date pudding
Recipe by Chef Neeru Gupta
Enjoy this traditional dessert with date and cashews. Ghee and cardamom tastes it to another level. For the recipe, click here.
