Shorbot / Cold Beverage for Iftar

Ramadan Mubarak. In Holy month of Ramadan I feel that it is best to have as much water and beverages as possible, otherwise there is a huge risk of dehydration. That’s why I want to share my choice of Beverage for Iftar which very tradition Bangladeshi Beverage (literally I have grown up to make these for my dad). I will share 4 Shorbot / Cold Beverage for Iftar recipes and nutritious value of these.  Please don’t forget to join my facebook group or like my facebook page to keep in touch with me .Thanks.

Psyllium Seed husk Juice / Isobgoler Shorbot

Psyllium seed husks are indigestible and are a source of soluble dietary fibre for relief constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. Psyllium husk can improve lipid control in Type 2 diabetes. Psyllium husks usually need to soak in water for a minimum of 30- 60 minutes before consumption. If you don’t like the sliminess, soak it just before consumption. Psyllium seed husk(isobgol) is available any supermarket health food section or organic super market.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon Psyllium seed husk(isobgol)

• 1 cup water

• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) sugar / gur

How to make:

Mix all ingredients together and let it soaks for a minimum of 30- 60 minutes. Give Psyllium Seed husk Juice / Isobgoler Shorbotit good stir before consumption.

Date Smoothie / Khejurer Shorbot:

Fresh dates compose of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple sugars like fructose and dextrose with high dietary fibre. When eaten, they replenish energy and revitalize the body instantly. For these qualities, they are being used to break the fast during Ramadan month since ancient times. Date Smoothie / Khejurer Shorbot does not need to add sugar because it’s high sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 3-5 dry dates

• 1 cup milk

How to make:

Blend all ingredients together and serve Date Smoothie / Khejurer Shorbot chillied.

Lemonade / Lebur Shorbot:

Lemon has a powerful water soluble natural anti-oxidant and rich with vitamins and minerals. I prefer Lemonade / Lebur Shorbot with pinch of salt which helps to hydrate your body.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 pinch of salt

How to make:

Mix all ingredients together and serve Lemonde / Lebur Shorbot chilled.

Basil Seeds Juice / Tokhma Shorbot

Basil seeds relieve in treating constipation, diabetes and lowering high cholesterol and the swollen basil seeds helps make a filling drink, which could help curb appetite if consumed before meals. The seeds resemble the South American Chia seeds and are tiny round black, become gelatinous when soaked in water for about an hour. If you can’t find basil seeds, Chia seed is a good alternative.

Ingredints:

• 1 cup water

• ½ teaspoon basil seeds / tokhma

• 1 teaspoon sugar /gur(optional)

How to make:

Mix all ingredients together and let it soaks for a minimum of 60 minutes. Give Basil Seeds Juice / Tokhma Shorbot good stir before consumption.