Ramadan 2026: Hyderabadi homemaker shares delicious sahoor recipes that are easy to make and healthy to eat

From protein-rich shami kababs to soothing talbina, these healthy sahoor recipes will keep you energised all day during Ramadan (Image: Ayesha Firsat)

• Ayesha Firsat shares practical, nutritious sahoor meal tips
• Prep and balanced meals sustain energy during fasting
• Recipes include shami kababs, soaked oats, and talbina porridge

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Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting, has just begun. As families rise in the early hours before dawn, many turn to the internet for inspiration for sehri. But Ayesha Firsat, a pharmacist, homemaker, and entrepreneur, insists that when it comes to the Ramadan meals, preparation and practicality are key. “Since sahoor is taken in the early hours, keeping things ready earlier helps a lot. It saves time and energy, and it keeps the mind calm,” she shares.

Speaking about sahoor diet she says, “It is important to understand that the first meal in the morning cannot be filling for just a few hours,”. She adds that the morning meal has to keep you energetic throughout the day. “Before planning the sahoor menu, one should keep in mind the nutritious value as well as the taste.”

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Firsat shares five easy and healthy sahoor recipes

Shami kababs or cutlets

These protein-rich delights can be prepared in advance and frozen. Made with lean minced meat or lentils, shaped into patties and lightly air-fried, they are crisp outside and tender within. “Freeze them prior and simply air fry or microwave before sahoor,” Ayesha advises.

Talawa gosht with whole wheat rotis

A light version of the Hyderabadi favourite, cooked with minimal oil and slow-roasted spices. Pair it with soft whole wheat rotis prepared the previous night and gently reheated. The balance of protein and complex carbohydrates keeps hunger at bay for hours.

Soaked oats with dry fruits

For those preferring a lighter start, Ayesha recommends soaked oats mixed with dates, almonds, chia seeds and warm milk. Prepared overnight in the fridge, this fibre-rich bowl is both cooling and sustaining. “It is gentle on the stomach yet very powerful,” she notes.

Khichdi and khatta

A comforting classic from Hyderabad, this rice and lentil dish is pressure-cooked with turmeric and ginger for easy digestion. Paired with a light tamarind-based khatta, it provides hydration and slow-releasing energy ideal for long fasting hours.

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Peanut til chutney and kheema

Rich in healthy fats and iron, peanut and sesame chutney blended smooth can be stored for days. Serve alongside lightly spiced kheema, can be prepared in advance and reheated. “My mother says sesame and peanuts give strength,” Ayesha smiles. “Our elders always know best.”

Talbina

Ayesha also recommends talbina, a nourishing barley porridge rooted in prophetic tradition. Made by simmering barley flour with milk or water until smooth and creamy, and lightly sweetened with honey or dates, it is gentle on the stomach yet deeply sustaining. “Talbina gives steady energy and is soothing after long nights,” she says. Easy to prepare and rich in fibre, it keeps one fuller for longer while remaining light enough for early morning digestion.