Ramadan is the holiest month of Islam. The ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, Ramadan or Ramzan began today in many parts of the world, though not in India. Right after sunset, Muslims break their day-long fast with a date. Today, we are delving into some of the iftar dishes you can have after you break your fast. Bismillah!
8 Delicious Dishes You Can Prepare To Break The Fast During Ramadan
1. Keema Samosa by Food Fusion
Samosas are a staple food item during iftar for Ramadan. It is a very popular snack and is quite filling. It is quite versatile because you can stuff your samosas with whatever fillings you like. Minced meat or keema is a go-to option but you can also go with spicy potato stuffing, noodles, or just steamed veggies. Here is a keema samosa recipe that you can pair with sweet or spicy chutney. You can’t go wrong with this one!
2. Baida Roti by Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana
Baida roti is a popular street food found in Mumbai and also an extremely filling Ramadan dish. You will get the deliciousness of crispy roti, a thick layer of beaten eggs and loads of flavourful minced meat rolled into a perfect Baida Roti. If you add a good portion of veggies to your minced meat then it is a wholesome meal! Let us know in the comments how many can you have in one go.
3. Seasonal Lentil Soup by Moribyan
After fasting for long hours during Ramadan, sometimes it is better to eat a couple of light dishes that don’t overburden your stomach. This particular lentil soup is a Lebanese dish where you get enriched with many nutrients and proteins to keep you going. It is a mixture of lentils, seasonal veggies and some spices. Some even enjoy it with a piece of bread.
4. Lahori Chargha by Food Fusion
You don’t have to travel to Lahore, we promise! This dish is relatively unknown and super flavourful! Lahori Chargha is an entire piece of chicken which is adequately marinated in spices, steamed and then fried to achieve that crispy golden crust. It’s a Pakistani dish and pairs well with a bowl of rice and salad.
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5. Dahi Bhalla by Your Food Lab
This is another iftar dish that is an absolute favourite among Indian Muslims. Taking a bite of this feels so satisfying! A fun play of various complimentary flavours, it is a light and refreshing dish to have for Iftar! A simple urad dal fritter, dipped in cold curd, sprinkled with spices, meetha chutney and green mint chutney, this is a guaranteed bomb dot com combination!
6. Kepsa by Chef Kayum Kitchen
It is a traditional food item in Saudi Arabia. Kepsa is a combination of spiced rice layered with boiled eggs and delicious kebabs. It is then decorated with salad and is a very wholesome meal to have during Ramadan. You can simply pair it with a boondi raita.
7. Baklava by Preppy Kitchen
How can we miss iftar dishes without mentioning any of the sweet dishes? Here is baklava, a sweet, flaky and delectable dish which is a favourite among many. It is filled with crunchy nuts like almonds and pistachios and has a cream filling. You can never have enough of baklava.
8. Mohhabat Ka Sharbat by Food Fusion
An Iftar is incomplete without beverages and this sharbat has a lot of Mohabbatat for you! It is a very popular drink found in the lanes of Chandni Chowk and Zakir Nagar in Delhi. You can easily make this at home with the recipe shared above. Also, if you are a die-hard fan of Rooh Afza and watermelon then you are in for a treat!
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Which one of these iftar dishes is calling out to you? Which dish are you preparing first during Ramadan, let us know.
We wish you a happy month of Ramadan!
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