Ramadan is a time of fasting & reflection. But let’s be honest—iftar often turns into a deep-fried feast. Samosas, pakoras and kebabs fill the table, leaving you feeling bloated and sluggish.

Health experts says fried foods can dehydrate you, spike your blood sugar, and make suhoor even harder the next morning. So, what’s the alternative? Delicious, non-fried snacks that are still satisfying. Yes, it’s possible!

Here are some ideas to make your iftar both tasty and healthy:

1. Grilled Tikka

Skip the fried kebabs and go for marinated & grilled options. Serve with mint chutney, and you won’t even miss the fried stuff.

Chicken Tikka On Gas Tandoor Recipe by Sanuber Ashrafi
#WS #week7 #chicken #skewers Tandoori Chicken Tikka is a flavourful appetizer in which boneless chicken pieces and vegetables are marinated with yogurt and aromatic Indian spices, then threaded onto skewers and grilled until crisp and smokey flavour. I have made it on gas tandoor.
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Grilled Paneer Tikkas Recipe by Madhu Bindra
#thc #thcweek7 #paneer Paneer Tikkas! Need I say more! Pillowy soft paneer pieces coated in a lip-smacking tandoori masala. Pan grilled to perfection. Try out my easy recipe for the immensely popular paneer tikkas.
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Grilled Mutton Malai Tandoori Tikka Recipe by Hadisa Tabassum
This recipe is really really Delicious,and it’s my inventory,guys please try this recipe, it’s very easy,simple,and Delicious #tech3
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2. Stuffed Dates with Nuts & Coconut

Dates are packed with energy, fiber, and natural sweetness. Fill them with almonds, walnuts, or coconut for an easy and nutritious snack. They help maintain steady energy levels after a long fast.

Stuffed Dates| Ramadan Special Recipe by MrsRiasat Ali
Dates are very important during Ramadan, as all muslims break their fast with dates. So in Ramadan you find it in every iftaar table. These stuffed dates are so easy to make and make your iftaar table look special. It is perfect to serve your guests during Ramadan and Eid. Use any dry fruits you lik…
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3. Baked Chickpea Chaat with a twist

Chaat doesn’t have to be deep-fried. It’s crunchy, spicy, and guilt-free!

Baked Basket Chaat Mix Recipe by Rumana Irfan
#cc2022 #week3 #Cookpad_India A crispy, healthy yet so delicious chaat mix recipe which is baked and tastes amazing with the goodness of variety of dips. Enjoy the guilt free version of basket Chaat.
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Colourful bao chat sandwich Recipe by Sabrina Yasmin
#sandwich #TeamTrees I always love to make Chinese steam bun or bao. They are simple to make and healthy and tasty to have. Today I am sharing one of my innovative fusion recipe of sandwich made with these steam buns. I make some delicious and healthy sandwiches with India’s all-time favourite chat.…
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4. Cucumber and Yogurt Rolls

Thin cucumber slices rolled up make a light yet refreshing snack. Hydrating —perfect for iftar.

Cucumber roll Recipe by Pratibha Singh
Great recipe for Cucumber roll.
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Bajra Sushi Rolls With Raab Recipe by Divya Jain
Bajra is on a roll! Irresistible and looks exotic! sushi rolls made with hearty seasoned bajra instead of rice, then packed with fresh veggies and paneer and served with an addicting makki ki raab.
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5. Steamed Dhokla with Spicy Chutney

Dhokla is a great alternative to fried snacks. It’s light, fermented, and easy to digest. Serve with green chutney for extra zing.

Steam dhokla Recipe by Asmita Desai
#tech1
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6. Fruit & Nut Energy Bars

Blend dates, figs, almonds, and a pinch of cinnamon into bite-sized energy balls. No sugar, no frying—just natural goodness in every bite.

Protein Rich Energy Bar No Bake Recipe by food_my_soul
Protein Granola Energy Bars are the powerhouse of nutrition that tastes absolute delicious and perfect for a hearty snack between meals. These soft and chewy snack bars are so healthy & satisfying! It is loaded with the goodness of Oats, Almonds, Cashews, Flax seeds, Sesame seeds, Melon seeds, dates…
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7. Egg and Veggie Muffins

Bake eggs with chopped spinach, bell peppers, and cheese in muffin molds. These are protein-packed, easy to prepare, and perfect for both iftar and suhoor.

Egg And Veggies Muffin Recipe by Rumana Irfan
#thc #thcweek11 #Cookpad_India Egg and Veggies Muffins, It’s a tea time snack tasty and healthy. Best served hot with tomato sauce or tomato ketchup.
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8. Hummus with Pita

Instead of fried chips, bake whole wheat pita bread. Dip them into homemade hummus for a creamy, protein-rich snack.

Hummus With Tahini Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
#cookpadkitchentour #cookpadindia #cookpadfrance #cookpad Hummus with Tahini is a popular recipe and a staple in the Middle Eastern and Arabic cuisines. It’s made with cooked chickpeas, sesame paste popularly called Tahini, olive oil garlic, herbs and spices which make it so flavourful and wholesome…
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Healthy Avocado 🥑 Hummus With Pita Bread 🫓 Recipe by Alka Bhandari
#ga24 #avocado #week8
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Whole wheat Pita Recipe by The Epicurean Feast
Pita is a yeast-leavened round flatbread popular in middle-yeast and Mediterranean cuisine. It is somewhat like yeast added Indian roti. It is mostly served with hummus, falafel, some salads, tahini, and shawarma. Pita can be prepared from wheat or whole wheat. Here I present the whole wheat way of …
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9. Sprouts and Pomegranate Chaat

Mix sprouted moong with pomegranate, lemon, and chaat masala. It’s fresh, crunchy, and loaded with nutrients.

Sprouts Corn Tokri Chaat Recipe by Geeta Godhiwala
#Np
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Mixed Sprouts Chaat Recipe by Dr.Madhumita Mishra
#ebook26 #onerecipeonetree #TeamTrees Today there were many things in the kitchen in variable quantities. So decided to do “mixed chat ”. Not a bad idea. At last within 10 minutes a different mouthwatering fruits and vegetables mixed chat was ready and within no time the bowl with chat was empty.
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10. Baked / Airfried Kachori

Love kachoris but trying to stay healthy? Try non-fried version with air fry or oven baked! You get the same delicious filling without the heavy oil.

Baked Moong Daal Kachori Recipe by Ankita Chakraborty
When it comes to Indian street foods, Moong Daal Kachoris get highlighted as favorite to many of us!Isn’t it? Well not our fault. Who can resist these flaky, crispy, with flavorsome, spiced whole moong daal filled Kachoris. In India we have Kachoris in different variants, somewhere it is with onion …
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Baked Raagi Mungdaal Khasta Kachori Recipe by Leena Mehta
#tech3 A guilt free, healthy and chatpati evening snack.. A twist to Mungdaal Kachori, used raagi flour instead of maida and rather than frying baked it. It can be stored up-to fifteen to twenty days in airtight container.
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Airfryer Kachori Recipe by Shradha Nema (foodgazin’)
AIRFRYER KACHORI Air Fryer Kachori Recipe is going to be super hit. Less guilt and so delicious. This one is “the” perfect tea time snack. These kachoris taste the best with Green Coriander Chutney and Khatti Meethi Chutney.
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Extra Ramadan Health Tips:

✔️ Stay Hydrated – Drink plenty of water between iftar and suhoor. Check out some delicious iftar drinks
✔️ Balance Your Meals – Pair carbs with protein and fiber to stay energized.
✔️ Eat Slowly – Overeating too fast can lead to bloating.
✔️ Plan Your Sehri – Pick slow-digesting foods like oats, yogurt and eggs to stay full longer. Check out sehri recipes

Fasting doesn’t mean you have to overload on fried foods. Try these simple, healthy alternatives and feel the difference this Ramadan!

Which one will you try first?