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 2020, it starts on April 12. But, this year, it will start on April 23.
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.
30 Best Ramadan Iftar Recipes
Jordanian Chicken Maqluba
Maqluba is an authentic Jordanian Chicken Maqluba Recipe which is mix with chicken, cauliflower, eggplant, potatoes, rice and middle eastern spices.
Kuwaiti Chicken Majboos
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
Egyptian Koshari Rice
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
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
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.
Lamb Tikka
Lamb Tikka delicious Indian meat dish dipped in chutney as an appetizer, or in a wrap with salad for an easy snack
Lamb Korma
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
Lamb Shish Kebab is a Middle Eastern staple dish which is a combo of pieces of meat and vegetables on a skewer
Lamb Tongseng
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
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)
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
Beef kofta kebab recipe is an popular Arabian minced meat dish that is mix with Middle Eastern spices, ground meat, and green herbs.
Beef Galayet Bandora
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.
Moroccan Couscous Salad
An authentic Moroccan vegan dish which is an exotic blend of heady spices, fresh fruits, tangy veggies and fluffy couscous.
Arabic Salad
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
Shepherd Salad Recipe is a Turkish salad mixed with cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, and olives.
Chana Dal
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
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.
Tandoori Paneer Tikka
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
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)
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.
Lebanese Vegetarian Kibbeh
Kibbeh is one of Lebanese national dish, which this kibbeh is a vegetarian version, made with potato and bulgur on an aromatic bed of walnuts, onion and sultanas.
Crispy Potato Bhajiya
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
Aloo Pakora
Aloo Pakora is an Indian deep fried potato snack dish that is mixed with spices
Surinamese Bakabana with Peanut Sauce
Bakabana is a Sweet Plantain Fritters which is a popular snacks or desserts in Suriname. It is also popular among Muslims in Indonesia.
