Ramadan 2024: 7 Egg-Based Recipes You Must Try For Sehri

Sehri is a pre-morning spread for which you have to get up in the wee hours to prepare it. You have to add at least a few options to the table, including beverages, sweets, and savouries so that you and your family can enjoy a complete meal before the morning prayer. Eggs being versatile and protein-rich picks are also easy to make and satiate your hunger.

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You break an egg on a hot skillet, and you will have an omelette on your plate in a jiffy. With eggs, you can reduce the preparation time as well as the hassle of presenting accompaniments with it. They make a wholesome meal and are liked by both children and adults. If on any day you are confused about what to make, break eggs in the kitchen to prepare the below-mentioned recipes for suhoor.

Egg Paratha

If you want to make paratha healthier or add a twist to it, make egg paratha. The recipe is delicious and the cooking process seems like a satisfying activity. In between making paratha, open the seal and add a beaten mixture of an egg inside it. The filling should be seasoned first with salt to taste and black pepper. Once both sides turn golden brown, your paratha is ready to be eaten. 

Shakshuka

If you are feeling like working a little extra in the kitchen, shakshuka is the recipe you must try out. It is wholesome and delicious. You have to start by sauteing bell peppers, diced onions, garlic, ginger, and capsicum. Add diced tomatoes and season vegetables with the spices you like. Once tomatoes are mushy, make wells in the mixture and break whole eggs in them. Cover the lid and let the eggs cook. Serve this with garlic bread, naan, or paratha on the side.

Frittata

If you like a dish that does not require much attention and can be cooked in no time, go for your favourite frittata recipe. Break eggs in a large bowl and beat them with chopped vegetables like onions, carrots, bell peppers, and cheese. Add some herbs and pour this mixture into a baking dish. Cook the batter until it hardens and turns golden brown. Cut the slices and serve them with a delicious salad and refreshing beverage.

Egg Curry

If you are in the mood to have a complete meal in the morning, egg curry fits perfectly into the picture. Boil a few eggs and prepare a curry mixture of onion and tomatoes. You should add ginger-garlic paste and season it well with spices like black pepper powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seed powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Add sauteed eggs into the gravy and cook them. Top the dish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with parathas.

Egg Bhurji

When you are running late, one of the best ways to cook eggs is to either make egg bhurji or scrambled eggs. With egg bhurji, you will have to cook eggs with sauteed onions, tomatoes, and green chillies. But if members of your family do not prefer egg bhurji, you can simply make scrambled eggs and serve them with a cup of coffee or tea.

Turkish Eggs

One of the most sophisticated recipes of eggs is Turkish eggs. Traditionally, this includes serving perfectly cooked poached eggs over a creamy layer of yoghurt. It is topped with melting butter, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes. This dish will hardly take you more than 10 minutes to serve. Therefore, it is a perfect addition to the Sehri spread. 

Egg Salad

If it feels like you cannot eat anything so early in the morning, egg salad is the perfect dish to add to your list. You need something to keep your body running through the day. Start by chopping hard-boiled eggs. Add mayonnaise and seasonings of your choice. Top this mixture with some raw or sauteed vegetables and enjoy this delicious salad with fresh juice.