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    70 Ramadan Recipes For Iftar

    Published: May 14, 2018 · Modified: Mar 14, 2023 by Hinz

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    Feeling excited to share the collection of Ramadan recipes for iftar. Here you can find healthy, baked, fried, nonfried, and easy iftar snacks that you can quickly prepare in your kitchen just before the iftar and sehri (suhoor).

    Ramadan recipes for iftar
    Ramadan recipes for iftar

    Ramadan is the feasting time so here you can explore Pakistani, Indian, and Middle Eastern food recipes and ideas to make your iftar time special. All recipes are with videos so it will be easy to get quick directions.

    What is Ramadan?

    Ramadan is the greatest month that give us opportunity to clean our body and thoughts to attain the spiritual serenity that connect us to do good deeds and encourage to follow what Allah (SWT) has ordained. It's a month that offers soul cleansing, achieve tranquility, and to move on righteous path.

    Ramadan is the special time to nourish the soul with purity and joy to have delicious iftar without spending many hours in the kitchen. I am super excited and thrilled to give you quick and easy ideas that will help to make and freeze recipes for a month to save time in kitchen and to serve delicious Iftar for your family. Whenever I make any new snack or food, it comes out at the back of my mind that It’s superb to have in iftar. So all these ideas are accumulated here will give best iftar snacks, drinks, and meals.

    70+ Ramadan Recipes For Iftar

    To prepare the Ramadan iftar, it’s highly recommended to follow the iftar menu for a specific day as it will help to make quick recipes and you can easily manage your time in kitchen. For me, nutrition is very important and special in Ramadan, we need high power and energy to perform all jobs so I focus to add recipes that will keep you healthy and productive throughout the day without feeling lethargic or dull. Here are some Ramadan healthy tips that will keep you focused to follow healthy routine.

    Time management is very important and it becomes significant when it comes to Ramadan fasting as you have to be timely and focused in every job that you are doing. Iftar and suhoor are the main events in Ramadan to have food. I have seen many people seem tired after making a long menu for iftar then dinner and then suhoor so you can make it simple and easy to sustain your energy and make food that you want.

    So, what you can do to prepare your iftar and sehri;

    • Make & Freeze: you can make recipes before Ramadan and freeze it. When you need take out and fry or bake before iftar and it will give you easy time to prepare quick iftar without spending many hours.
    • Make ahead of time: The idea is simple, you can prepare food in a day time or in morning and make it ready before iftar. This is super cool and easy for busy moms and dads to have a happy time on iftar with family.
    Jump to:
    • What is Ramadan?
    • 70+ Ramadan Recipes For Iftar
    • Iftar Snacks
    • Non Fried Ramadan Recipes
    • Ramadan Kabab Recipes
    • Baked Iftar Recipes
    • Ramadan Freezer Recipes
    • Pakistani Ramadan Recipes
    • Ramadan Recipes Indian
    • Arabic Iftar Ideas
    • Easy Ramadan Desserts
    • Ramadan Dinner Recipes
    • Healthy Ramadan Drinks

    Iftar Snacks

    In iftar snacks, there are so many recipes and ideas that you can quickly make just before iftar and also prepare before time and freeze them to save time. Here are some quick recipe ideas that will add value to your iftar table.

    Pakora Recipes

    In South Asia, iftar seems incomplete without crispy and crunchy chicken pakora that people used to have in different forms. Here I prepared different styles of pakora recipes using few ingredients from my pantry. Simple and easy to make!

    Chicken Pakora
    Golden and crispy fried chicken pakora are the best snack recipe of Indian cuisine. Tender and juicy boneless chicken pieces marinated in spices and herbs, coated with gram flour (besan) paste make a perfect flavor to serve on lunch, dinner, teatime as a snack or appetizer.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken pakora
    Fish Pakora (Indian Street Style Recipe)
    Fish Pakora is a popular Indian street food snack and one of the most loved fish starters on restaurant menus. Tender pieces of cod fish are marinated in aromatic Indian spices and coated in gram flour (besan), then deep-fried until golden and crisp. The result? A perfectly crispy and crunchy exterior with a soft, juicy inside that melts in every bite.
    Serve these delicious fish fritters with mint chutney or tartar sauce, and you’ve got an irresistible family-friendly appetizer that’s perfect for dinner, parties, or weekend gatherings. Once you try it, it’ll become your go-to seafood snack!
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    Golden fried, crispy and crunchy fish pakora served in round platter with chili garlic sauce.

    Check out Recipe: Fish Pakora

    Paneer Pakora
    Paneer Pakora - The most popular delectable Indian snack of street food prepared with cottage cheese (panner). It's a simple and quick snack/appetizer recipe that can be prepared with spicy paneer cubes, dipped in a gram flour batter, and fried to get golden pakora fritters.
    Check out this recipe
    paneer pakora recipe - cottage cheese fritters

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    Pakistani Pakora Recipe
    Making quick and easy snacks Pakistani pakora recipe to try at home. If you are looking how to make pakora. Watch Aloo, pyaz laccha pakora recipe video.
    Check out this recipe
    pakistani pakora recipe
    pakora recipe - pakoray
    pakora recipe - pakoray

    Samosa Recipes

    Golden fried samosa will add a taste on your iftar. Here you can find samosa with different stuffing ideas. You can make it before Ramdan and freeze it. Simple fry before iftar and save your golden time to enjoy your iftar with delicious samosa bites.

    Cheese Samosa (Sambousek)
    Cheese Samosa is a delightful snack characterized by its crispy, golden-brown exterior, and triangular shape, filled with a savory cheese mixture. Known as paneer samosa in India, this popular treat is also referred to as Sambousek in the Middle East, showcasing its widespread appeal across different cultures.
    Check out this recipe
    cheese samosa
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    indian samosa recipe
    Keema Samosa Pakistani Recipe (Patti Samosa)
    Authentic keema samosa recipe will give you the same flavor you eat in Pakistan and India's street food. You can prepare keema for samosa stuffing with mutton, lamb, or beef mince to wrap in samosa Patti. Fold in a form of a triangular samosa and deep fry to get golden brown color. These mini, bite-size samosas will give you the best flavor and crispiness to serve as a snack or appetizer.
    Check out this recipe
    Keema samosa - Patti Samosa

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    keema samosa recipe
    keema samosa recipe

    Kachori Recipes

    Kachori is another popular snack that people love to have in Ramadan iftar. Most of the bakeries prepare special kachori only for Ramadan. Here are simple and quick recipes that you can easily prepare at home to enjoy flaky homemade kachori.

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    moong dal kachori
    Aloo Kachori Recipe
    Here is extremely crispy and flaky aloo kachori recipe that can easily prepare at home with this quick recipe. Prepare Indian spiced aloo filling and stuff in a kachori dough and deep fry to get this khasta potato kachori.
    Check out this recipe
    aloo kachori recipe
    kachori recipe
    kachori recipe

    Potato Recipes (With Finger Idea)

    It's a trending finger recipe ideas with potato and egg. Quick, easy and unique recipes to make mashed potatoes and egg. Must try!! I am sure your family going to love these recipe ideas.

    Crispy Potato Fingers Recipe (Aloo Fingers) - Quick and Easy Snack Recipe
    Crispy Potato Fingers, also known as Aloo Fingers, are a quick and delicious snack made with mashed potatoes, simple spices, and breadcrumbs. These golden, crunchy potato sticks are perfect for tea time, lunch boxes, or party platters. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy homemade recipe gives you the perfect combination of a crispy outer layer with a soft, flavorful center—just like your favorite café snack!
    Check out this recipe
    Golden crispy potato fingers in white plate with a close shot holding in hand.
    Rava Fingers - Rava Potato Fingers Recipe - Easy Snacks Recipe
    Making 'Rava Fingers' here is simple, quick and easy recipe of crispy rava potato fingers (suji aloo snacks). Easy snack recipe for foodies...
    Check out this recipe
    rava fingers - Indian snack food
    Crispy Fried Potato Wedges Recipe
    Craving something crispy and full of flavor? Try this crispy fried potato wedges recipe — golden, crunchy on the outside and soft, fluffy inside. It’s one of those classic snacks everyone loves, perfect for family dinners, parties, or weekend movie nights. These homemade fried wedges taste just like your favorite restaurant version but are even better because they’re made fresh in your kitchen!
    Check out this recipe
    Crisp, golden-brown potato wedges presented perfectly in a serving cup.
    Egg Fingers Recipe - How to Make Egg Fingers - Easy Snacks Recipe
    Today sharing easy t time snacks recipe famous as "Egg fingers" so If you are looking how to make egg fingers at home then watch quick recipe video.
    Check out this recipe
    egg fingers - crispy egg finger recipe
    Aloo Tikki Recipe Pakistani - Potato Tikki
    Crispy and crunchy aloo tikki recipe (Pakistani style) prepared with mashed potatoes, spices, and herbs. Shallow fried in a golden brown disc to serve as a snack or appetizer.
    Check out this recipe
    aloo tikki recipe Pakistani
    Aloo Kabab Recipe (Best Pakistani Potato Kebab)
    Aloo Kabab is a crispy, golden-fried potato kebab that’s perfectly spiced and full of flavor! This classic Pakistani and Indian snack is made with mashed potatoes, aromatic spices, and herbs, then pan-fried on the stovetop until beautifully golden. Soft inside and crispy outside, these spicy aloo kebabs pair wonderfully with fried chicken, juicy steak, or a comforting plate of dal chawal. Whether you serve them as a side, appetizer, or tea-time treat, this is one of the best and easiest homemade kebab recipes that brings authentic street-style taste right to your kitchen.
    Check out this recipe
    aloo kabab recipe Pakistani - aloo ke kabab
    Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
    Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe is prepared with bread slices with the stuffing of sauteed chicken and fried with the coating of egg and breadcrumbs. It's a crispy handheld sandwich that will give a unique taste. Best snack for party menu! Once you try, you will make it again and again.
    Check out this recipe
    spicy fried chicken sandwich recipe
    potato fingers
    potato fingers

    Non Fried Ramadan Recipes

    Here you can find non fried Ramadan recipes that you can easily prepare using minimal ingredients. Check out recipes with videos as it will help beginners to quickly follow the directions.

    Naan Recipes

    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!
    Check out this recipe
    aloo naan showing close look. White background
    Keema Naan Recipe
    Keema naan is one of the most popular Pakistani naan bread stuffed with ground meat and baked in Tandoor. You can easily find it on all the street food in Punjab and Amritsar. Ground meat cooked with the flavor of garlic, seasoned with spices and herbs, stuffed in a yeast flatbread, and baked in the oven makes a perfect flavor for naan lovers. Once you will eat, I swear, you will have again and again.
    Check out this recipe
    keema naan
    Garlic Naan Recipe Without Yeast (Homemade is Best)
    Love naan bread? This Garlic Naan Recipe Without Yeast is an easy homemade version you can make instantly on a stovetop using a griddle (tawa) or cast-iron skillet. Soft, fluffy, and full of garlicky flavor — it’s perfect for pairing with any curry or stew. The best part? You don’t need any yeast or long proofing time! The dough comes together in just 20 minutes, and the naan cooks in under 10 minutes — making it a quick, satisfying recipe for your next family dinner or weeknight meal. Once you try it fresh off the pan, you’ll never go back to takeout naan again!
    Check out this recipe
    A close shot of soft and fluffy garlic naan bread.
    Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe Pakistani
    Aloo chana chaat with dahi and homemade papdi makes a perfect flavor of Indian and Pakistani street style chana chaat. My weekend evening is incomplete without this healthy chaat platter. Full of spices and packed with desi flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    aloo chana chaat recipe pakistani
    Dahi Baray Recipe (Pakistani)
    Fluffy and soft Dahi Baray or Dahi bara chaat will surely melt in your mouth with the delectable flavor of creamy yogurt spiced with green and tamarind chutney. It’s a popular Pakistani and North Indian street food chaat recipe prepared with golden fried lentil fritters. Simple, authentic and easy going dahi bade that you would love to make.
    Check out this recipe
    Dahi baray in rounder platter brown background
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Kala Chana Chaat Recipe Pakistani (Black Chickpea Salad)
    Easy Egg Mayo Sandwich Recipe
    Let's make this 5-minute easy egg mayo sandwich recipe with hard boiled eggs. Bite size mini sandwiches perfect to add in a party menu. Super quick and portable idea for busy moms and dads to make for breakfast.
    Check out this recipe
    easy egg mayo sandwich recipe
    Chicken Club Sandwich (Pakistani Café-Style with Egg & Cheese)
    Chicken Club Sandwich is a timeless café favorite — crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor in every bite! This Pakistani-style club sandwich is made with boiled chicken, egg omelette, and melty cheese, layered with fresh veggies and creamy mayo between lightly toasted bread slices. It’s the ultimate tea-time snack, lunchbox idea, or quick dinner that feels just like your favorite restaurant version.
    Check out this recipe
    A side-view close-up of two stacked double-decker chicken club sandwiches resting side-by-side on a rustic brown cutting board, clearly showing the many vertical layers of ingredients (bread, chicken, veggies & cheese).
    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!
    Check out this recipe
    chicken cheese sandwich
    Chickpea Salad Indian (Chana Salad)
    Protein protein-packed, healthy gluten-free chickpea salad Indian recipe could be a game changer in your weight loss journey. It can help you to shed extra pounds maintain your energy level and keep you full for a long time. This chana salad is loaded with high multivitamins and nutrients. Add in your post-workout meal. Prepared with boiled chickpeas and fresh veggies folded in an extremely delicious yogurt salad dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    bowl of Indian chickpea salad packed with veggies and yogurt salad dressing
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    rajma salad for weight loss - kidney bean salad
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Spicy Macaroni Salad (Without Mayo)
    Fruit Salad With Condensed Milk
    Fresh fruit salad with condensed milk and ice cream is the quickest idea to make a chilled bowl of this delicious salad that will keep you refreshed for a long time. It's a delicious no-cook dessert recipe that hardly takes 5 to 10 minutes to prepare. Extremely rich, and creamy with fluffy texture.
    Check out this recipe
    fruit salad with condensed milk
    Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta (One Pot) - Penne Pasta Recipe
    Making Creamy mushroom chicken pasta recipe to serve as a side with dinner. It's an easy creamy penne pasta recipe that you can make on the stovetop. Family favorite recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Pasta
    Cream of Mushroom Soup
    Making quick and easy cream of mushroom soup at home kitchen with minimal ingredients. It's a classical creamy mushroom soup recipe video...
    Check out this recipe
    cream of mushroom soup
    Chicken Spaghetti Recipe (With Vegetable)
    Bring comfort and flavor to your table with this Chicken Spaghetti Recipe, a delicious fusion of Pakistani and Indian-style noodles tossed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a touch of soy sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or family get-togethers.
    This chicken and vegetable spaghetti is my go-to recipe for lunch boxes, parties, or when I crave something filling yet simple to make. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a one-pan meal that everyone loves — flavorful, saucy, and perfectly balanced.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken spaghetti with vegetables served in a white plate
    Indian chickpea salad
    Indian chickpea salad

    Ramadan Kabab Recipes

    It's easy to make and freeze different style of kabab for iftar. Great idea to serve in iftar dinner with naan. Here are some ideas that you can prepare with chicken, mutton (lamb) or beef.

    Gola Kabab (Soft, Juicy Pakistani Kebab Recipe)
    Gola Kabab is a famous Pakistani-style kebab known for its soft, juicy texture and smoky flavor — just like restaurant or BBQ night! This 30 minutes, homemade recipe is easy to prepare with just a few pantry spices and your own freshly ground kabab masala powder. Perfect for weeknight dinners, Eid gatherings, or BBQ parties — and yes, you can store and freeze them for later.
    Check out this recipe
    gola kabab recipe
    Bihari Kabab Recipe
    In Pakistani cuisine, tender, juicy, and velvety Bihari Kabab is the most desired BBQ dish. Thin beef strips marinated with homemade bihari kabab masala and cooked over charcoal make a perfect sizzling flavor. Here is a pan-fried quick and easy family favorite recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    bihari kabab skewers in white platter
    Mutton Seekh Kabab Recipe
    Soft, tender and juicy Mutton Seekh Kabab recipe will give you the best flavor of kebabs to serve on special weeknight dinner. Traditionally it's a charcoal grilled bbq skewers kabab but here preparing pan-fried and electric grilled version to save time.
    Check out this recipe
    Mutton Seekh Kabab Recipe
    Karachi Bun Kabab Recipe (Anday Wala Burger)
    Experience the flavors of Karachi street food right in your kitchen with this Bun Kabab recipe, featuring soft buns, juicy patties, and a tangy, spicy chutney. Popular on Burns Road, this Anday Wala Burger is a classic Pakistani street snack that’s easy to make at home and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Karachi style bun kabab freshly toasted in black skillet pan.
    Chapli Kabab Recipe
    In kabab recipes, mutton or beef Chapli Kabab is the delicacy of Pakistani cuisine especially the Peshawari chappal kabab is famous all around the world. It has a roasted crust with a sour, spicy, and meaty taste and invites foodies with a tantalizing heady aroma.
    Check out this recipe
    chapli kabab
    seekh kabab recipe
    seekh kabab recipe

    Baked Iftar Recipes

    It's healthy to eat baked snacks and food recipes to make your iftar time special with loved ones. Mac and cheese, calzone and oven baked french fries will be prepared within half an hour.

    Oven Baked French Fries
    Oven baked french fries is easy to make and crispiest ever. Here is the step by step recipe video to make crispy oven fries at home kitchen.
    oven baked french fries

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    Best Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe With Bread Crumbs
    Here is the simple and easy baked mac and cheese recipe with bread crumbs that anyone can make at home. Family favorite meatless pasta recipe prepared with creamy cheesy sauce and baked with the topping of panko bread crumbs and mozzarella. Perfect side dish idea to serve with dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Best Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe with Bread Crumbs
    Easy Homemade Calzone Recipe (With Pizza Dough)
    If you love pizza, you’ll absolutely fall in love with this easy homemade calzone recipe — golden-brown pizza pockets stuffed with gooey mozzarella, spicy pepperoni (or salami), and rich pizza sauce. These mini calzone pizzas are fun to make, delicious to eat, and perfect for serving as an appetizer, dinner, or even a snack with evening tea. With simple pizza dough and a few flavorful fillings, you can bake these crispy, cheesy calzones in under 30 minutes — no fancy equipment needed. Let’s make your kitchen smell like an Italian pizzeria!
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    homemade calzone recipe
    Potato Gratin Recipe Without Cream (Dauphinoise)
    Rich, cheesy, and perfectly golden — this Potato Gratin (Dauphinoise) is made without cream yet tastes just as indulgent! A simple French-style side dish that pairs beautifully with roast meats, chicken, or a cozy vegetarian dinner.
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    Golden baked potato gratin without cream topped with melted mozzarella and parsley.
    Tandoori Chicken in Oven (Baked / Broil)
    Authentic tandoori chicken in oven recipe is easy to bake at home. Tender, juicy, and roasted chicken breast with bone marinated in Indian tandoori masala with yogurt has a unique flavor and irresistible smoky aroma. Best idea for family dinner meal.
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    A close look at the tandoori chicken piece right after baking in the oven.
    Crustless Fresh Spinach Quiche (With Cheddar)
    Simple and Easy Crustless Fresh Spinach Quiche Recipe with cheddar cheese will surely make your day as it's super easy and full of flavor. Baby spinach sautéed with onions and baked with egg and cheese makes a perfect combination to serve at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe
    recipe for potato gratin without cream
    recipe for potato gratin without cream

    Ramadan Freezer Recipes

    It's a bliss to prepare these make and freeze recipe idea before Ramadan. I personally make bulk of shami kabab as it helps to use in iftar and sahoor to serve with paratha and sometimes prepare sandwiches. In the same way, potato cutlet are easy to fry before iftar. Have a look!

    Shami Kabab Recipe (Pakistani Shami Kebab with Mutton, & Beef)
    My Shami Kabab Recipe is one of those timeless Pakistani classics that never fails to impress. Made with tender mutton or beef mince, chana dal (split chickpeas), and a mix of traditional spices, these kebabs are soft, flavorful, and melt in your mouth.
    Check out this recipe
    3 Golden brown shami kabab with white background.
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    potato cutlet
    Homemade Potato Chips (Crispy & Crunchy)
    Making homemade potato chips like a store-bought packet is literally a secret recipe I discovered after many attempts. These deep-fried potato chips are super crispy, lightweight, and feel almost non-greasy — the best part is they stay crispy for a long time. You can make them at home with confidence and enjoy the restaurant-style snack right in your cozy room. Dunk them in your favorite house sauce or enjoy them plain — either way, these chips are sure to become a family favorite!
    Check out this recipe
    homemade potato chips
    Mini Spring Rolls Recipe
    Chicken Spring Roll Recipe will give you the same crisp and flavor that you eat in restaurants. Today preparing homemade mini spring rolls for teatime. Best recipe to serve as a party snack or add to your dinner as an appetizer.
    Check out this recipe
    chicken spring roll recipe - mini spring roll
    Chicken spring roll recipe
    Chicken spring roll recipe

    Pakistani Ramadan Recipes

    Here are some quick ideas to make Pakistani Ramadan Iftar recipes in unique way. These are simple and easy recipe ideas that will not take much time in kitchen.

    Lahori Chicken Chargha
    Lahori chargha is the most satisfying street food for desi people in Pakistan. It’s a chicken chargha recipe prepared with whole chicken marinated with desi homemade chargha masala properly steamed to make it tender and juicy from inside and then shallow fried to get the golden roasted crust.
    Check out this recipe
    Lahori chargha beautifully served in a black platter
    Homemade Desi Pizza (Pakistani Masala Pizza Recipe)
    Are you in the mood for a spicy pizza? This Homemade Desi Pizza, also known as Pakistani Masala Pizza, is made with a soft and fluffy naan-style crust, zesty sauce, tandoori chicken, vegetables, and a masala topping generously layered with cheese for an extra kick. A perfect fusion of Italian pizza and Pakistani street food flavors that you can easily make at home.
    Check out this recipe
    desi pizza - tandoori chicken pizza
    Steam Chicken Recipe - How to Make Steamed Chicken
    Easy steam chicken recipe video for foodies to make chicken in homemade steamer. Best for weight loss and diet control. Marinate, steam & roast the chicken. Watch video step by step!
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    steam chicken recipe
    Chicken White Karahi (Restaurant Style Pakistani Recipe)
    Make this restaurant-style Chicken White Karahi at home with simple ingredients and authentic Pakistani flavors. This creamy, savory, and mildly spiced white curry is made with bone-in chicken, yogurt, cream, and a blend of homemade karahi masala. Each bite of tender chicken coated in the rich white gravy pairs perfectly with hot tandoori naan or chapati — a true comfort meal that brings the essence of Pakistani dhaba-style cooking right to your kitchen.
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    White chicken karahi served in a round dish showing creamy gravy with bone-in chicken. Topped with Julianne ginger
    White Chicken Biryani (Sofiyani Biryani)
    White biryani famous as Sofiyani biryani is the newly emerging biryani recipe that people love to eat all across South Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. Tender and juicy chicken cooked with white sauce, layered with steamy long grain basmati rice infused with the flavor of Indian spices make a perfect flavor for biryani foodies. Best to serve as the the main course in dinner!
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    white chicken biryani in big platter - brown background
    Pakistani Haleem Recipe - How to Make Haleem at Home
    Authentic Pakistani haleem recipe to prepare at home. If you are looking how to make heleem (حلیم) then follow the recipe step by step. Easy Haleem recipe
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    Chicken Broast Recipe - KFC Style Fried Chicken Broast at Home
    Crispy fried chicken broast recipe for foodies. It's a KFC style fried chicken broast that you can easily prepare at home using minimal spices. Easy chicken recipe for foodies
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    chicken broast recipe
    Tawa Fish (Fish Fry Masala Recipe)
    Here is the most comforting and satisfying Tawa Fish prepared with homemade fish fry masala recipe. Shallow fried with a crispy crust! Tender, soft, juicy, and full of spices. You will find this recipe on the streets of Pakistan especially in winter season. Easy and healthy dinner idea for family dinner! Super delicious and extremely easy to make!
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    Tawa fried fish in black skillet
    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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    small stovetop pizza with black background
    Chicken Karahi Recipe (Authentic Lahori Street Style)
    The authentic Chicken Karahi recipe will bring the salivating flavor of tender chicken cooked with tomatoes and spices. Here’s a popular Lahori Karahi recipe from Pakistan that I got from a street chef while exploring the old Anarkali food street. The flavor of tomatoes cooked with Pakistani spices to make the chicken tender results in a tasty karahi that no Pakistani can overlook.
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    chicken karahi served in a round skillet. Red chicken pieces with masala topped with julianne ginger

    Ramadan Recipes Indian

    There are so many Indian food recipes that you can find on my blog to relate with iftar. Here I listed few ideas that are prepared purely with Indian spices.

    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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    chicken 65 recipe
    Chili Cheese Toast
    Quick and easy chili cheese toast recipe prepare in 5 minutes with few ingredients. An easy snack recipe that your family will love to have. Here is step by step video, how to make it!
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    Chili cheese toast
    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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    chicken manchurian dry
    Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (Pakistani Style)
    This Pakistani Chicken Tikka Masala is a creamy, flavorful curry made with smoky grilled chicken tikka simmered in a spiced tomato yogurt gravy. It’s a restaurant-style one pot dish you can easily recreate at home — rich, aromatic, and perfect for pairing with naan or steamed basmati rice. This easy and authentic homemade version gives you that same delicious flavor you love from your favorite desi restaurants!
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    chicken tikka masala served with rice in a white platter.
    Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe
    Authentic Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani is a phenomenal crowd-pulling Indian recipe. Nonadherent fluffy basmati rice cooked, layered, and steamed with marinated chicken curry, Birista, and spices makes a perfect flavor to serve at family dinner or lunch. Make it pakki or Kacchi, both will not stop you to eat.
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    Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe

    Arabic Iftar Ideas

    Middle easter food is famous all around the world. Falafel, kabsa, shish tawook, and mandi will add a difference in your iftar table. Here are some easy recipes with rich taste that you can quickly make and serve as a meal to fill for long time.

    Authentic Lebanese Falafel Recipe
    Easy, homemade and authentic Lebanese falafel recipe is the best. Fried with a crispy and crunchy texture and it will give you the savory, grainy, and herbaceous flavor that will make you in love with this handheld Arab snacks. Packed with protein, 100% vegan, and gluten-free.
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    Authentic Lebanese Falafel Recipe
    Kabsa Recipe (Chicken Machboos)
    Chicken Kabsa recipe famous as Chicken Machboos is a special Arabic Rice and chicken popular all around the Middle East and Saudi Arabian region. Steamed cooked Kabsa rice with oven-baked chicken makes a perfect taste to serve at dinner and lunch. Family favorite kabsa rice that everyone loves.
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    Kabsa Recipe
    Chicken Mandi (Yemeni Rice)
    Chicken Mandi Recipe is the most popular baked Yemeni rice with chicken that people love to make and serve on festive occasions. I would say, the ultimate taste of Arabic chicken and rice is pentrated in Yemeni Mandi. Family favorite dish of Arabian cuisine.
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    chicken mandi
    Shish Tawook (Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken)
    Excited to make restaurant-style authentic Chicken Shish Tawook recipe for weekend family dinner. It's a popular Middle Eastern grilled chicken locally famous as Shish Taouk. Marinate the boneless chicken, thread on a skewer, and cook on a stovetop grill.
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    Shish Tawook - Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken
    Chicken Maqluba (Maklouba Recipe) - Palestinian Rice Dish
    Chicken Maqluba recipe is a popular Lebanese and Palestinian rice dish prepared with delicate layers of vegetables, meat, and rice. In the Middle East, people call it Makloubeh or Maklouba. The exciting and fun part of this dish is the flipping pot just to show upside down all the layers of veggies and meat with rice.
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    Chicken Maqluba (Maklouba Recipe) Palestinian Rice Dish
    Dakous (Daqoos Recipe) - Arabic Tomato Sauce For Mandi
    Dakous (or Daqoos, Daqqus) is the famous Arabic tomato sauce or salsa that people love to eat with Arabic rice. Mostly served with Kabsa rice (Machboos). Prepared with fresh pulpy tomatoes with the flavor of garlic and olive oil. Seasoned with salt and pepper. It’s a 5 minutes Arabic salsa recipe that anybody can make at home to serve with Arabic food.
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    Two bowls of vibrant red, richly textured dakkous (Arabic tomato sauce) are presented side-by-side next to a serving of Arabic rice.
    Pan Fried Eggplant (Crispy, Crunchy With Cornstarch)
    Here’s a quick and easy Pan Fried Eggplant recipe that turns simple aubergine slices into irresistibly crispy and crunchy golden slices — all made on the stovetop with no egg, no breadcrumbs, and very little oil. It’s one of those comforting, family-favorite side dishes you can make in just 15 minutes, perfect to serve with rice, curry, grilled meats, or salads.
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    5 pan fried eggplant slices served on white plate.
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    chicken kabsa recipe

    Easy Ramadan Desserts

    Iftar completes with sweet dessert so here are some ideas to prepare easy iftar desserts.

    Semolina Pudding Recipe
    Semolina pudding, or semolina porridge, is a delicious breakfast dessert that can be prepared in 15 minutes with minimal ingredients. I often serve it alongside dinner because my family loves this comforting treat. Whether you prefer it warm or chilled, it’s sure to please your taste buds.
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    semolina pudding recipe
    Sweet Bread Toast Recipe (Milk Toast) – 5-Minute Breakfast
    This family-friendly sweet bread toast is one of the quickest and most comforting breakfast ideas you can make in just 5 minutes. If you grew up enjoying warm milk toast in the morning, this recipe will instantly bring back memories! Lightly toasted bread slices dunked in a creamy, sweet milk mixture with hints of cardamom and vanilla—it's warm, cozy, and impossible not to finish.
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    Beautifully stacked diagonal slices of creamy sweet bread milk toast
    NanKhatai Recipe (Indian/Pakistani Cookies)
    Making crispy Nankhatai Recipe with 4 ingredients. Famous Indian and Pakistani cookies for teatime. If you are looking how to bake cookies without oven then try this desi-style nan khatai on the stovetop.
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    nankhatai recipe
    Rasmalai Recipe (With Milk Powder) | Video
    Here is a soft Rasmalai recipe with milk powder that anybody can make with perfection. Quick and easy Indian dessert that you can prepare within 20 minutes. Creamy and milky Rasmalai balls cooked with thickened cardamom milk make a perfect flavor for party events.
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    rasmalai recipe
    Sheer Khurma Recipe
    Traditional eid special sheer khurma recipe made with seviyan (vermicelli). Famous eid dessert recipe. Looking how to make sheer khurma (watch video)!
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    sheer khurma recipe
    Caramel Custard (Pudding or Caramel Flan with Custard Powder)
    This Caramel Custard — also known as Caramel Pudding or Caramel Flan — is a smooth, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth dessert made with milk, sugar, and custard powder. The glossy caramel topping over the velvety custard base creates a classic treat that’s loved in every Pakistani and Indian home.
    It’s simple, eggless, and made with pantry-friendly ingredients, yet looks and tastes like a restaurant-style dessert. Perfect for celebrations, family dinners, or a sweet surprise for guests.
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    Bundt shape caramel custard pudding served in a white plate
    Pakistani Suji Ka Tukri Halwa
    Making Pakistani Suji ka Tukri halwa which is a dry form of halwa prepared without milk. Simply a 5-minute recipe cooked with roasted semolina, ghee, and sugar. The addition of desiccated coconut and pistachios makes a perfect KATLI bite.
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    Pakistani Suji Ka Tukri Halwa (Katli)
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    semolina pudding recipe

    Ramadan Dinner Recipes

    Garlic Knots with Pizza Dough | Easy Homemade Recipe
    There’s something so comforting about the aroma of freshly baked garlic bread — and these Garlic Knots with Pizza Dough bring that magic right to your kitchen! Whether you’re using leftover pizza dough or making it from scratch, these golden, buttery knots are soft, fluffy, and bursting with garlicky flavor.
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    garlic knots from Pizza Dough in white plate.
    Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken
    Honey garlic lemon pepper chicken recipe with juicy, moist, and tender chicken thighs or breast is the family's favorite dinner idea. The sweet and garlicky sauce with a peppery taste will double the flavor of every bite of chicken.
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    honey garlic lemon pepper chicken
    Honey Garlic Chicken (With 4 Ingredients Sticky Sauce)
    If you love quick and flavorful meals, this Honey Garlic Chicken recipe will win your heart. Made with just 4 ingredients — honey, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar — this dish delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors. It’s a simple pan-fried chicken recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare on the stovetop, with tender fillets coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Whether you serve it with rice, noodles, or veggies, this easy honey garlic chicken breast is a comforting dinner everyone will love.
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    A close view of honey garlic chicken right after cooking in a frying pan.
    Garlic Butter Rice Recipe
    Garlic butter rice can make a bowl of perfect fried rice (without eggs) within 15 minutes with cooked rice. Quick and easy recipe to pair up with shrimp, salmon, baked chicken, curry, stew, and kebabs. The garlicky, buttery and stir fried flavor of rice makes it super scrumptious to serve as a side dish.
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    garlic butter rice in big platter white background
    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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    Chicken tikka biryani topped with smoky tikka pieces
    Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe (Turmeric Rice and Chicken)
    Chicken and yellow rice recipe prepared with turmeric is the best one pot dinner idea for families. Long, fluffy, nonadherent, turmeric rice and chicken with soft and tender texture make a perfect tantalizing taste. Don't skip this colorful, tempting, and appetizing rice recipe to include in your menu.
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    chicken and yellow rice
    Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (Pakistani Style)
    This Pakistani Chicken Tikka Masala is a creamy, flavorful curry made with smoky grilled chicken tikka simmered in a spiced tomato yogurt gravy. It’s a restaurant-style one pot dish you can easily recreate at home — rich, aromatic, and perfect for pairing with naan or steamed basmati rice. This easy and authentic homemade version gives you that same delicious flavor you love from your favorite desi restaurants!
    Check out this recipe
    chicken tikka masala served with rice in a white platter.
    Homemade Desi Pizza (Pakistani Masala Pizza Recipe)
    Are you in the mood for a spicy pizza? This Homemade Desi Pizza, also known as Pakistani Masala Pizza, is made with a soft and fluffy naan-style crust, zesty sauce, tandoori chicken, vegetables, and a masala topping generously layered with cheese for an extra kick. A perfect fusion of Italian pizza and Pakistani street food flavors that you can easily make at home.
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    best desi pizza - tandoori chicken pizza
    best desi pizza - tandoori chicken pizza

    Healthy Ramadan Drinks

    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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    dates milkshake
    Rooh Afza Milkshake Recipe (Doodh Ka Sharbat)
    Rooh Afza milk sharbat is the oldest and most traditional milkshake famous as 'doodh ka sharbat'. It's a refreshing summer drink to quench the thirst with flavor of rose. In Pakistan and India, people love to make it on special occasions like Ramadan, Eid, and festivals.
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    rooh afza milkshake in 2 glasses. Brown background
    Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie (Without Yogurt)
    Strawberry kiwi smoothie without yogurt is packed with the sweet and tart flavor and creaminess of almond milk that makes a perfect combination to kick off the day. Incredibly effective to boost energy levels. Hardly takes 5 minutes to blend strawberry and kiwi with additional flavoring ingredients to make this yummy glass of smoothie.
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    strawberry kiwi smoothie
    Orange Peel Tea
    This homemade Orange Peel Tea recipe features fresh orange peels that I've dried at home. It's easy to customize with different flavors, which brings out the wonderful characteristics of this delightful tea. In this version, I'm making a classic dried orange peel tea with black tea, coffee, and fresh orange juice.
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    4 cups of orange peel tea with different flavors.
    Homemade Cappuccino
    It's easy to make a homemade cappuccino using 3 ingredients. Simple, easy and quick recipe video for coffee lovers to make a perfect cappuccino at home.
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    homemade cappuccino

    Here are some ifar ideas that you explore with step by step recipes and videos to follow the quick steps. You can check Ramadan recipes to get more insight, new recipes and ideas. If you have any question then let me know in comment section. You can also subscribe or join on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to get latest updates.

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