Ramadan in Pakistan 2016

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بیچارہ چاند

 

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(Ramadan Style)

P.S: Muslims have to perform ablution 5 times a day for prays... And in Ramadan you have to keep away from all bad stuff .. Not even anger,hate etc.

Recipe of the day: Pakora – most favorite food during Ramadan

I love pakoras, especially the way my mother makes them. Instead of just having diced onions or sliced potatoe sinside them, she would use spinach inside. Deep fried spinach pakoras dipped in lal-mirch (red-pepper), hara dhanyaandPodina (coriander and mint), and imli (tamarind) chutnis is just unbelievable at Iftar time. You gotta try it!
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PAKORA: ..................................Most Popular Iftar Item among Pakistanis

According to the Gallup Polls in Pakistan, Pakora has been rated as the most popular food item at Iftar every Ramadan. As one Pakistani lady once remarked, “I wonder what Ramadan would be like without my Pakoras!”

A typical Pakora is simply a slice of potato or a bunch of onions coated in a mildly spiced, turmeric coloured batter, and then deep fried. Variations include using chunks of broccoli, cauliflower floret, or even slices of aubergine!

Usually small, the crisply fried Pakoras are most often served as appetizers or snacks, beside Ramadan.


What makes this little Pakora so special?


A Yes Pakistan Staff member embarked upon the mission to solve this mystery. After interviewing several Pakistani cooks and women, the following 7 reasons seem to emerge as the major factors contributing to Pakora’s fame:

1- It takes relatively less time to prepare;
2- Its ingredients are few and simple, available at any local market;
3- It is very economical. It is probably one of the most affordable fried items you can have at home;
4- It is small in size and very light, compared to other things usually fried in oil, such as Samosas, Vegie Rolls, etc. This feature allows great quantities of Pakoras to be consumed;
5- The fact that Pakoras can only be cooked and served fresh makes it even more attractive. People like eating fresh and crispy food at Iftar time;
6- No Pakistani meal could be complete without spices and onions! Pakora allows people to have both of these requirements fulfilled;
7- Even though Pakoras are usually eaten hot and fresh, they still taste good and retain their crispiness if eaten a couple of hours after being fried, unlike other fritters.


“Pakora is not only our favourite item in Ramadan. Traditionally, in Pakistan the season of rain or spring is celebrated by serving deep-fried potato and onion pakoras!” stated an enthusiastic elderly woman.


Pakora Recipe:

Preparation time: approx. 45 minutes
For 6-8 people

• 1 cup chickpea flour (Besan)
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 finely chopped green chillies,
• 1 tablespoon coriander, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• oil for frying
• An assortment of vegetables: Onions, cut into rings or sliced, potato

Steps:

1. Stir the flour, salt and chilli powder into a bowl.
2. Pour in sufficient water to make a thick batter and beat well until smooth. Leave to stand for at least 20 minutes.
3. Stir the chillies, coriander and baking powder into the batter.
4. Drop in the potatoes/onions to coat with batter.
5. Heat the oil in a deep pan, drop in the battered potatoes/onions and deep-fry until crisp and golden.
6. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen towel and keep warm.
7. Serve hot.

 

[Zarvan]

Give idea about Sehri Guys

 

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There is Parathas or cereals and in the end a large glass of lassi will be enough

 

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Ramadan Mubarak Time for making regular visits to my devoted Muslim friends in evenings....

 

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Give idea about Sehri Guys

Sehri everyday keeps the hunger pangs away!
By Tanveer Khadim

This meal is a good example of protein, complex carbohydrates, fibre, low fat, less spice and fried diet. PHOTO: TANVEER KHADIM

The blessed month of Ramazan is a superb opportunity to practice self-restraint, self-accountability as well as a great chance to shift to lighter meals and find a healthier lifestyle.

To beat the hot and humid weather, it is imperative to have the right choice of food during this holy month. Avoiding high processed, fatty, oily, spicy, fried foods and having lots of fruity drinks is the key to good health.

The pre-dawn meal or Suhoor or Sehri – whatever you may call it – is a vital constituent of Ramazan. Indulging in a healthy Sehri nourishes, hydrates and strengthens the body to cope with the upcoming fast; it also reduces the dreaded hunger pangs! Iftar is the time to replenish your energy level, while Sehri is meant to give you an energetic start.


These days, skipping Sehri is a norm. People generally complain about the lack of sleep or time as an excuse to skip Sehri. Unfortunately, what they don’t realise is that, Sehri is not only good for the mind, body and soul, it is believed that those who partake in Sehri are rewarded with blessings.

On the other hand, by skipping Sehri you actually force your body to rely on the last meal consumed and are more likely to experience dehydration, headaches and weariness. Moreover, it is extremely healthy to have a nutrient intense meal at Sehri to maintain energy levels. The trick is to select the right food.

Think simplicity – start your Sehri by including fruits, whole-grains and protein. Even adding a bowl of yogurt, juice, beans, vegetables and drinking lots of fluids gives you a high energetic charge that will last throughout the day.

Eating dates at Sehri is also a very healthy habit. Adding four to six dates to your meal means you essentially fuel your body with minerals, antioxidants, vitamins, fibre, folate and so on in addition to the nutrients in the meal!

Making Sehri in the morning can be a bit of a task, so what I am going to do is provide you with some easy to make recipes for a balanced and healthy meal for Sehri. This meal will comprise of a milkshake, an omelette with two toasts, a bowl of oatmeal, fruit and dates. Oats are full of nutritional intensity that will fill you up; likewise you will consume fruits, milk and yogurt in a single glass of milkshake. Similarly, you will have a small portion of veggies in the form of an omelette.

Quick and easy to make, this meal is filling, super nutritious and delicious.

Here are the recipes:

Oatmeal with apricots in honey syrup

Ingredients:

- Dried apricots chopped 3-4 tbsp

- Almonds chopped 2 tbsp

- Raisins 1-2 tbsp

- Milk ½ cup

- Honey 2 tbsp

- Sugar to taste

- Oats 5 tbsp

- Water 3 cups

- Cinnamon ¼ tsp

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Method:

In a saucepan, let the water, milk, honey, cinnamon, apricots, almonds, raisins and sugar boil. Now add oats and simmer for two minutes or until desired consistency.

Classic omelette

Ingredients:

- Capsicum chopped 2-3 tbsp

- Carrot chopped 2 tbsp

- Scallion chopped 2 tbsp

- Coriander chopped 1 tbsp

- Green chillies chopped 1 tsp

- Cheddar cheese grated 2 tbsp

- Milk 2 tbsp

- Eggs 2

- Salt to taste

- Black pepper 1 tsp

- Oil for frying

Method:

In a bowl mix all the ingredients and beat until it turns yellow in colour.

Heat oil in a non-stick sauté pan and add the omelette mixture and spread it all over with the help of a spatula. Cook for one-two minutes.

Next, gently flip one side of the omelette and let it cook for a minute or two – until there is no uncooked mixture left.

Gently transfer the cooked omelette to your plate. Serve with two toasts.

Mango and banana shake

Ingredients:

- Banana 1

- Mango 1

- Milk 1 cup

- Yogurt ½ cup

- Lime juice 1-2 teaspoon

- Sugar to taste

Method:

In a blender add all the above mentioned ingredients and blend until it’s frothy.

This meal is a good example of protein, complex carbohydrates, fibre, low fat, less spice and fried diet.

Additionally, make sure to consume lots of water/fruity drinks to beat the dehydration.

Enjoy a happy, healthy and peaceful Ramadan! Stay blessed, always!

PHOTOS: TANVEER KHADIM


Tanveer Khadim

 

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Moon sighted in Islamabad and Lahore
First Roza on 7 June

 

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اب مسلمانوں کا وہ مقدس مہینہ آنے والا ھے جس میں یہودی پیپسی 85 سے 65 کی کردیں گے اور مسلمان بھای کھجور 120 سے 250 کر دیں گے , اور مولوی حضرات بیان دیں گے کہ یہ یہودیوں کی شازش ھے مسلمانوں کو گندا کرنے کی.

sad but true :-(

 

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: Muslims have to perform ablution 5 times a day for prays... And in Ramadan you have to keep away from all bad stuff .. Not even anger,hate etc..

Ideally we should keep away from bad stuff for the entire year not just in the month of Ramzan.

 

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(Ramadan Style)

P.S: Muslims have to perform ablution 5 times a day for prays... And in Ramadan you have to keep away from all bad stuff .. Not even anger,hate etc.

Recipe of the day: Pakora – most favorite food during Ramadan

I love pakoras, especially the way my mother makes them. Instead of just having diced onions or sliced potatoe sinside them, she would use spinach inside. Deep fried spinach pakoras dipped in lal-mirch (red-pepper), hara dhanyaandPodina (coriander and mint), and imli (tamarind) chutnis is just unbelievable at Iftar time. You gotta try it!
:

PAKORA: ..................................Most Popular Iftar Item among Pakistanis

According to the Gallup Polls in Pakistan, Pakora has been rated as the most popular food item at Iftar every Ramadan. As one Pakistani lady once remarked, “I wonder what Ramadan would be like without my Pakoras!”

A typical Pakora is simply a slice of potato or a bunch of onions coated in a mildly spiced, turmeric coloured batter, and then deep fried. Variations include using chunks of broccoli, cauliflower floret, or even slices of aubergine!

Usually small, the crisply fried Pakoras are most often served as appetizers or snacks, beside Ramadan.


What makes this little Pakora so special?


A Yes Pakistan Staff member embarked upon the mission to solve this mystery. After interviewing several Pakistani cooks and women, the following 7 reasons seem to emerge as the major factors contributing to Pakora’s fame:

1- It takes relatively less time to prepare;
2- Its ingredients are few and simple, available at any local market;
3- It is very economical. It is probably one of the most affordable fried items you can have at home;
4- It is small in size and very light, compared to other things usually fried in oil, such as Samosas, Vegie Rolls, etc. This feature allows great quantities of Pakoras to be consumed;
5- The fact that Pakoras can only be cooked and served fresh makes it even more attractive. People like eating fresh and crispy food at Iftar time;
6- No Pakistani meal could be complete without spices and onions! Pakora allows people to have both of these requirements fulfilled;
7- Even though Pakoras are usually eaten hot and fresh, they still taste good and retain their crispiness if eaten a couple of hours after being fried, unlike other fritters.


“Pakora is not only our favourite item in Ramadan. Traditionally, in Pakistan the season of rain or spring is celebrated by serving deep-fried potato and onion pakoras!” stated an enthusiastic elderly woman.


Pakora Recipe:

Preparation time: approx. 45 minutes
For 6-8 people

• 1 cup chickpea flour (Besan)
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 finely chopped green chillies,
• 1 tablespoon coriander, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• oil for frying
• An assortment of vegetables: Onions, cut into rings or sliced, potato

Steps:

1. Stir the flour, salt and chilli powder into a bowl.
2. Pour in sufficient water to make a thick batter and beat well until smooth. Leave to stand for at least 20 minutes.
3. Stir the chillies, coriander and baking powder into the batter.
4. Drop in the potatoes/onions to coat with batter.
5. Heat the oil in a deep pan, drop in the battered potatoes/onions and deep-fry until crisp and golden.
6. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen towel and keep warm.
7. Serve hot.

Aha! Kia baat hai ...

Un maaon behnon ko salam jo ab bhi itni garmi mai ye sari cheezain banati hain!

 

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Here's wishing all my Pakistan brother's a Happy fasting season (ramadan).
May god be with you all.