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I am excited to share 20 best Ramzan recipes and Iftar ideas that you can quickly prepare to serve as snacks, appetizer or in dinner. Simple and easy iftari recipes that anyone can make with handful ingredients.
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- 20 Best Ramzan Recipes (Iftar Ideas)
- 1) Khajoor Shake
- 2) Pakoray
- 3) Aloo Cutlet (Potato Cutlet)
- 4) Tikka Biryani
- 5) Moong Daal Kachori
- 6) Chicken Cheese Sandwich
- 7) Paneer Pakora
- 8) Chicken Manchurian
- 9) Shami Kebab
- 10) Kala Chana Chaat
- 11) Chicken 65
- 12) Al Baik Chicken
- 13) Aloo Naan
- 14) Rajma Salad
- 15) Indian Samosa (Finger Samosa)
- 16) Hash Browns
- 17) Chana Biryani
- 18) Suji Ka Halwa
- 19) Pizza on Stovetop (without Yeast)
- 20) Spicy Macaroni Salad
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Ramadan is the blessed time for every Muslim to spend most of the time in prayers. To keep in mind, I am sharing quick and easy recipes that will help you to prepare delicious iftar in a short time.
All my iftar recipes are recommended for people living in Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh who are familiar with local taste. As the Ramadan (Ramzan - Ramadhan) is the month of spiritual purity so these recipes will help you to stay healthy and feel light during the fasting time.
Normally people complain that oily food in iftar make them heavy and disturb digestive system. So follow the deep frying techniques to prepare fried that absorb less oil and remain crispy and crunchy for a long time.
20 Best Ramzan Recipes (Iftar Ideas)
Before starting the recipes, here are some Ramadan Healthy Tips for Iftar and Suhoor (Sehri). So let's delve into the best Ramzan recipes.
1) Khajoor Shake
According to this beautiful Hadith, narrated Salman ibn Amir: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then (he should break his fast) with water, for water is purifying. (Sunan Abu Dawood – Book 13 Hadith 2348)
Dates milkshake is recommended for you to boost your instant energy level. Here is 5 minutes recipe of dates milkshake that you can make just before iftar.
Dates Milkshake (Khajoor Shake Recipe)
Dates milkshake (khajoor shake) is power packed with healthy nutrients, protein, and fiber, and best idea to add in breakfast to lead a happy, agile, and productive day. Here is the simple and quick 3 ingredients recipe of date shake without ice cream.
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2) Pakoray
Pakora recipes are the lifeblood of every iftar. People belong to Pakistan and India love to have Pakora in iftar. Actually, iftar remains incomplete without the presence of iftar just because of its unique taste.
Here I am sharing mouthwatering onion and potato pakora recipe in 3 ways. Very simple and easy to make in your home kitchen. So give it a try!!
Besan Pakora Recipe (Pakoray)
The Crispy and crunchy besan pakora recipe is all about playing with pakora batter. It's a famous Pakistani and Indian street food snack that people love to eat with green chutney. No one excuses when Pakoray is on the table! Purely vegan and gluten-free appetizer with an irresistible taste.
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3) Aloo Cutlet (Potato Cutlet)
Last time I shared Aloo ki Tikki and this time I prefer to make crispy and crunchy Aloo cutlet. A perfect recipe for foodies to try in iftar. It's crispy from outside and inside is filled with creamy spiced mashed potatoes. Give it a try and you will love the taste. Don't forget to serve chutney or cheese dip with it. Chili ketchup also make a good taste.
Potato Cutlet (Aloo Cutlet)
Crispy golden brown Indian potato cutlet recipe prepared with mashed potatoes, seasoned with spices and herbs, shallow fried with breadcrumbs coating. Perfect tea time snack and the best appetizer to serve with honey garlic sauce and chutney.
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4) Tikka Biryani
Here is the iftar idea of smoky tikka biryani. It will tempt everyone to eat with it's appetizing aroma. Taste of tikka with biryani rice makes a perfect taste.
Chicken Tikka Biryani
Chicken tikka biryani is one of the best biryani that people love to eat in South Asia, especially in Pakistan and India. Golden chicken pieces marinated in tikka masala and roasted in a pan make a perfect layer with basmati rice. The smoky and steamy tikka biryani with charcoal aroma tempts to eat everyone.
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5) Moong Daal Kachori
If you are an admirer of khasta kachori then this moong daal kachori is for you. Extremely delicious and super easy to make. Best option to serve as iftar snack. I usually make kachori in different style but love the unique taste of moong daal. Try this and you will surely love it.
Moong Dal Kachori
Excited to make the khasta Moong dal kachori recipe which is the best Indian snack or appetizer that anyone can easily prepare with homemade kachori dough. Golden fried crispy and flaky kachori stuffed with Indian spiced moong dal will give you the same flavor as you eat on street food.
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6) Chicken Cheese Sandwich
If you are running out of time and have 5 minutes then try this recipe. Super delicious chicken cheese sandwich. You will love to have it again and again. I bet it :-).
Chicken Cheese Sandwich
Chicken cheese sandwich recipe that will hardly take 5 minutes to prepare. My secret breakfast or teatime sandwich is always loved by my family. The crispy and grilled exterior with creamy cheese stuffing prepared without mayo is simple and quick. For me, it's easy to make and yummy to eat!
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7) Paneer Pakora
Extremely delicious and perfect recipe to serve as an appetizer with iftar dinner. The flavor of paneer with gram flour makes a perfect taste after deep frying. If you want, you can airfry or bake it to get the oil free healthy snack.
Paneer Pakora Recipe
Easy Paneer pakora recipe with an extra crispy and crunchy texture is the best Indian snack to try. The most popular and delectable Indian cottage cheese fritters are prepared with spicy paneer cubes, dipped in a gram flour batter, and fried to get golden pakoras.
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If you like egg pakora recipe then you need to give a try to egg fingers recipe in your iftar and you will love the taste. Its a super crispy and crunchy egg fingers that will add value to your iftar table.
8) Chicken Manchurian
Serve this easy manchurian recipe with garlic rice and you will love the taste. Best to include in iftar dinner.
Chicken Manchurian Dry Recipe
Here is an easy restaurant style Chicken Manchurian dry recipe that you can quickly serve with garlic butter fried rice. It's an Indo Chinese food prepared with marinated fried chicken chunks tossed in a hot and sour velvety Manchurian Sauce with diced onion and bell peppers.
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9) Shami Kebab
One the the best freezer recipe that you can make for iftar before Ramzan. Make a bulk packet of shami kebab and store it in your freezer. You can make sandwiches, burger, wraps and simply serve as kabab with iftar dishes.
Shami Kabab Pakistani Recipe (Shami Kebab)
An authentic Shami Kabab Pakistani recipe prepared with homemade kabab masala gives the best flavor ever with soft, moist, and juicy bites. Golden fried kabab patties prepared with beef or mutton along with chana dal are enough to give you a drooling vibe. One of the best freezer recipe for Indian and Pakistani moms.
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10) Kala Chana Chaat
Nothing is best to include kala chana chaat or salad in your iftar platter. One of the best and healthy iftar recipe that you can make in few minutes with cooked chickpeas.
Kala Chana Chaat Recipe Pakistani (Black Chickpea Salad)
Simple and easy most popular Pakistani Kala Chana Chaat recipe. It's a black chickpea salad stir fry with Indian spices and herbs.
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11) Chicken 65
Isn't it drooling to make chicken 65 for iftar. I know many people will love the idea to have it. Here is simple and easy recipe of Indian chicken 65 to add in your iftar menu.
Chicken 65 Recipe
Chicken 65 recipe restaurant style will give you soft, tender, and juicy chicken chunks with hot and spicy flavor. Best to serve as a starter or side dish. If you are looking how to make chicken 65, watch the recipe video step by step.
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12) Al Baik Chicken
Another recipe is the fried chicken that's all time favorite. You can make homemade Al baika chicken at home. Best fast food for iftar that you may have and serve to your family. Here is the famous Saudi Arabian Albaik chicken recipe that people love to have.
Al Baik Chicken Recipe
Here is the copycat Saudi Al Baik chicken recipe that I tried at home and it turns out so well. It's a crispy fried chicken prepared with minimal ingredients. I am a true lover of Al Baik restaurant, especially their broast chicken is one of the best!
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13) Aloo Naan
Here is iftar food idea with Aloo naan. Aloo bharta stuffed in naan dough and baked in oven. Seems lengthy but it's simple and quick recipe that you can prepare before iftari time.
Aloo Naan (Potato Stuffed Indian Flatbread)
Aloo naan is the spicy potato stuffed Indian flatbread prepared with boiled potatoes cooked with herbs and spices and then stuffed in the dough to make soft and fluffy naan bread. To get the tandoori naan flavor at home, bake in the oven or simply cook on the skillet (tawa) depending upon your choice. This is my family's favorite naan recipe!
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14) Rajma Salad
(Healthy Red Kidney Beans Salad)
Healthy rajma Salad is the best iftar recipe idea to have as its full of protein and vitamins. Normally people make channa chaat or different style of other chaat recipes in Ramadan but to have rajma or "laal lobia" in salad style will keep you lighter and make you ready to stand for prayers. Also helpful to manage weight loss during fasting.
Rajma Salad Recipe for Weight Loss - Kidney Bean Salad Recipe
Sharing quick and easy rajma salad recipe famous as kidney beans salad. Looking healthy salad for weight loss then try this kidney bean salad.
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15) Indian Samosa (Finger Samosa)
Indian Samosa with potatoes is the most famous and inevitable iftar recipe of India and Pakistan. Here I prepared crispy samosa with homemade samosa patti in finger style.
Indian Samosa Recipe - Potato Samosa (Finger)
Making Indian Samosa recipe fingerstyle. It's a potato samosa (aloo ka samosa) wrapped in a different way. Watch video recipe step by step.
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16) Hash Browns
I am one of the lovers of hash browns from Mcdonald breakfast so give it a try in my kitchen to make similar hash browns which are absolutely scrumptious and super tasty. You can try it in Ramadan iftar or might be in suhoor.
Hash Browns Recipe - How to Make Hash Browns
Looking for how to make hash browns at home. Today sharing step by step tasty "hash browns recipe" for foodies to make at home. Crispy Potato hash brown has a unique taste.
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17) Chana Biryani
Here is the best chana biryani that you can make with boiled chickpea. Hardly take an hour and give you best iftar experience. Serve with biryani raita.
Chana Biryani Recipe (Chickpea Biryani)
Chana biryani recipe prepared with chana masala and basmati rice. Famous as chickpea biryani in India and Pakistan. Vegan and gluten-free!
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18) Suji Ka Halwa
Simple and easiest suji ka halwa prepare within 10 minutes using minimal ingredients. One of the best recipe and everyone will love the taste.
Suji Ka Halwa Recipe Pakistani
Suji ka halwa is the most popular and quickest Semolina halva recipe that can make within 5 to 10 minutes. It's a roasted semolina dessert cooked with only sugar and milk, topped with nuts. Specifically prepared for special occasions like Eid, Ramadan, and festivals. I love to make it in breakfast to serve with Poori.
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19) Pizza on Stovetop (without Yeast)
Tawa Pizza is an amazing recipe that you can quickly prepare pizza without oven. You can make it without yeast so if you are health conscious and looking for an option to have pizza then try this recipe. Same in taste like oven baked pizza. Simple and easy recipe to try in your iftar.
Stovetop Pizza Recipe
Easy stovetop pizza recipe without yeast that anybody can quickly make at home within 30 minutes. Prepared with minimal ingredients and the result is phenomenal! Here I am making pizza without oven in a skillet pan that is easy and simple and gives a perfect puffy, roasted and cheesy taste. Let's make it!
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20) Spicy Macaroni Salad
If you are pasta lover then try this spicy macaroni salad without mayonnaise. It will hardly take 10 t0 15 minutes. Healthy option for pasta lovers to try in iftar.
Spicy Macaroni Salad (Without Mayo)
Spicy macaroni salad prepared without mayo, filled with different options of colorful veggies and sweet corns folded in a yogurt sauce with the flavor of parmesan. Spiced with the flavor of green chilies and black pepper. Must be a best salad idea for your next dinner.
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