Re: Iftar time - chat or pakoray first?
I don’t know if there’s a specific reason for eating in this order. It could even be personal preference. I’ve seen some people go straight for the fried food firsts. As Sahds suggested, one possible reason could be that fruit is lighter. And especially for those who are trying to lose weight in Ramzan, fruit might be the first or even main preference.
Here’s another idea that came to mind. I have read that when we’re fasting…out blood sugar levels are out of whack. And breaking fast with dates help to regulate the sugar levels…or they stabilize the levels quickly. I don’t know how true this is…but going by this theory…since dates themselves are fruits…maybe fruit chaat is consumed for a similar reason. Foods high in fiber (which includes fruits) provide this benefit…and the water/fiber content in fruits can help one fee more “fuller” …so that they’re either less inclined to reach for the fried fatty foods…or will do so with moderation.