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    Home » Roundup Post

    44 Best Ramadan Iftar Recipes

    Published: Jan 7, 2022 · Updated: Dec 23, 2022 by Saif Al Deen Odeh with 3 Comments

    Ramadan is an Islamic holy month where we Muslims fast, pray and do good deeds to our God. In that time, we don't eat or drink anything from the start of the first call to prayer in dawn (fajr) until the fourth prayer in the sunset (Maghreb) for 30 days.

    Unlike Christmas and other holidays, Ramadan usually starts 10 days earlier every year. For example, last year in 2021, it starts on April 12. But, this year 2022, it will start on April 2.

    As Muslims, this is very important to us since we dedicate to Allah. In that month, this is where we start to cook many delicious foods for our families and loved ones when breaking our fast. These include Main dishes, desserts, and snacks, which are all halal food.

    In this post, I have gathered and collected the list of best Ramadan Iftar Recipes that are family-friendly. This recipe ranges from Middle Eastern to Asian foods, which are all halal-friendly.

    Recipe Frequently Asked Question's

    1. Why is Ramadan different every year?

    That is because unlike the current calendar, which we are using right now, the Islamic calendar is based on the Lunar cycler. In another word, the Ramadan started based on the appearance of the new moon and ends with the appearance of the new moon.

    2. Why do we start with dates when breaking our fast in Ramadan?

    In Ramadan, before we break our fast, we start first eating dates and warm soup. That is because it is mentioned in the Quran the importance of dates. Also, it is normal that when fast, our blood sugar tends to get lower, and since dates contain sugar, it can help normalize our blood sugar and not feel lethargic.

    3. What kind of food do we serve in Ramadan?

    In that holy month of Ramadan, we tend to make large meals which include Meat, Rice, Salad, Soup, and Desserts. It doesn't have to be Arabic food, and it can be Indian, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, or any cuisines that are considered halal.

    44 Best Ramadan Iftar Recipes

    Cheese Samosas Recipe

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Cheese Samosas is an Indian fried pastry snacks that is made mixed with fillings of Mozzarella and Cream cheese. This is considered one of the most popular snacks served during Ramadan.

    Jordanian Chicken Maqluba 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Maqluba is an authentic Jordanian Chicken Maqluba Recipe which is mix with chicken, cauliflower, eggplant, potatoes, rice and middle eastern spices.

    Kuwaiti Chicken Majboos 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Chicken Majboos is a national dish of Kuwait which is mixed with spiced rice and herb chicken. This dish is commonly served with tomato garlic sauce called Daqoos

    Chicken Arabic Biryani 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Arabic Biryani is a Gulf Arabic spiced rice dish mixed with chicken and garnished with fried onion, which is best serve with yogurt garlic sauce or tomato garlic sauce.

    Egyptian Koshari Rice

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Koshari is an Egyptian rice recipe that is mixed with macaroni, brown lentils, and garnish with fried brown onion, which is served with tomato garlic sauce.

    Kachi Chicken Dum Biryani

    Photo Credit: fashionchefinkitchen.com

    This is an Indian style Hyderabadi kachi chicken dum biryani which is prepared with kachi gosht( raw meat) marinated with spices and soaked in yogurt before cooking.

    Chicken Molokhia

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Chicken Molokhia is a healthy chicken Soup dish that is mixed with jute leaves or jew's mallow. It is popular cuisine in Egypt and Arab countries.

    Jordanian Mansaf Recipe

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian lamb dish that is cooked in yogurt sauce. It is served either with rice or flatbread.

    Turkish Moussaka Recipe

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    An baked eggplant dish called Turkish Moussaka that is mixed with ground beef, green bell pepper and other spices and herbs

    Lamb Tikka

    Photo Credit: www.endofthefork.com

    Lamb Tikka delicious Indian meat dish dipped in chutney as an appetizer, or in a wrap with salad for an easy snack

    Lamb Korma 

    Photo Credit: spicecravings.com

    Korma is a lamb stew meat is cooked in coconut sauce, seasoned with toasted spices and pressure cooked to a melt-in-the-mouth perfection. This dish has it's own version in India, Pakistan and United Kingdom

    Lamb Shish Kebab

    Photo Credit: www.greedygourmet.com

    Lamb Shish Kebab is a Middle Eastern staple dish which is a combo of pieces of meat and vegetables on a skewer

    Lamb Tongseng

    Photo Credit: soyummyrecipes.co.uk

    Lamb Tongseng is Indonesian braised lamb in spicy coconut milk with sweet soy sauce. It's a comforting dish that much loved for iftar in Ramadan.

    Beef Bamia 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Beef Bamia Recipe is a Middle Eastern okra stew dish that is mix with tomato sauce, Arabic spices, and beef meat.

    Fasolia (Arabic White Bean Stew) 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Fasolia is a white bean stew recipe that is mixed with beef cut, coriander leaves, and tomato sauce. It is a popular Arabic dish in Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq which is best served with rice.

    Beef Kofta Kebab 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Beef kofta kebab recipe is an popular Arabian minced meat dish that is mix with Middle Eastern spices, ground meat, and green herbs.

    Slow Cook Beef Rendang Recipe

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Beef Rendang is an Indonesian spicy aromatic beef dish that is mixed with spices, herbs, and coconut milk. It is a popular Southeast Asian dish that is served with rice.

    Beef Galayet Bandora 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Galayet Bandora Recipe is a Jordanian sauteed tomato dish that is mixed with onion, olive oil, chopped beef, and potatoes. This is eaten using flatbread/pita bread or rice.

    Arabic Kuboos Bread

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    This Kuboos bread is an Arabic flatbread made from whole wheat dough, olive oil, salt, sugar and yeast. This type of bread is considered a popular staple food in the Middle East.

    Lebanese Moussaka (Maghmour)

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    A delicious Lebanese Moussaka is a vegetarian dish which is made with eggplants and chickpeas. It is best serve with flatbread or rice.

    Moroccan Couscous Salad 

    Photo Credit: hurrythefoodup.com

    An authentic Moroccan vegan dish which is an exotic blend of heady spices, fresh fruits, tangy veggies and fluffy couscous.

    Arabic Salad 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Arabic Salad is an middle eastern salad mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, lettuce, sumac spices and drizzle with olive oil. This salad pairs with most Arabic rice dishes.

    Shepherd Salad 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Shepherd Salad Recipe is a Turkish salad mixed with cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, and olives. 

    Malfouf Recipe (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    A delicious Lebanese cabbage roll called Malfouf which has filling of rice, ground beef, coriander leaves and spices. It is best to serve during family gathering.

    Warak Enab (Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves)

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Warak Enab is a Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves which has fillings of rice, ground beef and other spices & herbs

    Kousa Mahshi (Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini)

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Kousa Mahshi is a Lebanese stuffed zucchini that has fillings of ground beef, rice, and other spices & herbs, cooked in tomato sauce.

    Chana Dal

    Photo Credit: www.kitchenflavours.net

    Chane ki Dal - Call it a salad or just a snack. This is mostly made during Iftar time and you can always find served on most of the Hyderabadi Iftar table.

    Lentil Curry

    Photo Credit: www.getsetvegan.com

    An irresistible lentil curry recipe that is really simple and less time-consuming. This perfectly Indian healthy vegan lentil curry is gluten-free and offers healthy nutrients.

    Aloo Chole Recipe (Potato & Chickpeas Curry)

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Aloo chole recipe is a vegan friendly Indian dish that is mixed with chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes and different spices & herbs. This dish is best served with either rice or roti.

    Eggplant Masala Recipe (Brinjal masala)

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Eggplant Masala is a vegetarian Indian dish that is mix with eggplant, chopped tomatoes, spices and herbs.

    Tandoori Paneer Tikka

    Photo Credit: thebellyrulesthemind.net

    Tandoori paneer tikka is a popular dish made from vegetables and a soft Indian cheese, paneer. The cheese is cut into cubes and marinated in a delectable blend of spices and yogurt

    Zaatar Manakish

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Zaatar Manakish is a Lebanese flatbread Zaatar Recipe which is mixed with a thyme, sumac, marjoram, sesame seed, and salt. It can be serve during breakfast or snacks after iftar.

    Spinach Fatayer (Sabanekh)

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Spinach Fatayer, also known as Sabanekh, is an lebanese pastry pie that has fillings of onion, sumac spices, olive oil, lemon, and fresh spinach. It is a popular Middle Eastern pie which is eaten during breakfast or few hours snacks after breaking fast.

    Cheese Fatayer 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Cheese Fatayer is a Lebanese pie recipe which is mixed with feta & mozzarella cheese and chopped parsley. It can be serve as breakfast or snacks.

    Bulgur Pilav

    Photo Credit: plantbasedfolk.com

    Bulgur pilav is a Middle Eastern pilaf ( wheat dish or rice dish) recipe made from bulgur that has been simmered in a tomato base.

    Crispy Potato Bhajiya

    Photo Credit: www.jcookingodyssey.com

    This Kenyan Maru Bhajia recipe is the original East African recipe for crispy potato bhajia. We love the Maru Bhajia tomato chutney recipe that accompanies these delicious potatoes fritters

    Turkish Cheese Pide 

    Photo Credit: theodehlicious.com

    Cheese pide is a Turkish style pizza recipe which is topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

    Aloo Pakora 

    Photo Credit: www.kitchenflavours.net

    Aloo Pakora is an Indian deep fried potato snack dish that is mixed with spices

    Surinamese Bakabana with Peanut Sauce 

    Photo Credit: globalkitchentravels.com

    Bakabana is a Sweet Plantain Fritters which is a popular snacks or desserts in Suriname. It is also popular among Muslims in Indonesia.

    Sheer Khurma

    Photo Credit: ministryofcurry.com

    Sheer Khurma is special sweet dish made with dates, nuts, raisins and vermicelli noodles, roasted in nutty ghee and cooked in saffron laced milk

    Shahi Tukray

    Photo Credit: cravingzone.com

    Shahi Tukray is a rich and classic dessert or a traditional bread pudding or bread dessert. This is served on festive occasions like Eid ul Adha or Eid ul Fitr.

    Indonesian Cendol

    Photo Credit: soyummyrecipes.co.uk

    Cendol is Indonesian dessert drink made of rice flour with palm sugar syrup and coconut milk. It's traditionally enjoyed to break the fast in Ramadan.

    Vitumbua 

    Photo Credit: mayuris-jikoni.com

    Vitumbua is a coconut rice pancake balls, which is slightly sweet gluten free dish found in the coastal region of East Africa. Served either during early morning breakfast before the fast begins or as dessert.

    Vermicelli Pudding

    Photo Credit: culinaryshades.com

    Vermicelli pudding also known as sheer khurma,is an Indian dessert which is made with milk and a vermicelli rice noodles called sevai.

    Do you have other delicious Ramadan Iftar Food recipes you will like me to add? Let me know in the comment below.

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    1. Hayley

      February 17, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      What a fabulous roundup all the dishes are delicious and irresistible. Thanks for including our Maru Bhajiya recipe.

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    2. Lubna

      February 18, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you for including my recipes and introducing so many new recipes. InshaAllah going to try these for Ramadan. Keep the good work going....

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      • Saif

        February 19, 2021 at 3:27 am

        Thank you Lubna.

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