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Muslims around the world are celebrating Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting, reflection, and community. An essential component of this sacred month, which began on March 10, 2024, in the US, is fasting from sunrise to sunset.
Even the busiest people can have a satisfying Iftar without spending hours in the kitchen thanks to these seven easy recipes that take about 30 minutes to prepare. This is in response to the need for simpler options during the fasting period.
Ramadan 2024 USA: 7 Easy Iftar Recipes To Try At Home
1. Tawa Tadka Keema
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Tawa Tadka Keema can be a satisfying and filling Iftar appetiser. On a tawa (griddle), sauté finely chopped chicken or mutton with a combination of fragrant spices, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. An excellent option for breaking the fast, this dish's simplicity belies its flavour.
2. Marinated Chicken Malai Kebabs
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Try the Chicken Malai Kebab if you're looking for a tasty and tender dish. Before being grilled to perfection, these kebabs are immersed in a flavorful marinade that includes cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, spices, and lime juice. You can't go wrong with these for an Iftar treat because they're simple to make and totally satisfying.
3. A Recipe For One-Pot Biryani
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If you want biryani flavour but don't want to spend a lot of time cooking it, this One Pot Biryani recipe is for you. By combining the cooking of the chicken and rice in a single pot, this recipe lessens the time required for both the preparation and cooking of the biryani, while preserving its essential flavours.
4. Khoya Khurchan Paratha
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Khurchan Khoya Parathas are a traditional Indian flatbread filled with khoya and khurchan, two dairy products. It brings a sweet and delicious touch to the Iftar meal. An exquisite accompaniment or starter, this dough is made from whole wheat flour and filled with a rich mixture of khoya, sugar, saffron, cardamom, and kewra water.
5. Sheera Khurma, The Classic Sweet
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The Iftar meal isn't complete without the traditional dessert, Sheer Khurma. This easy-to-make dairy-based vermicelli pudding tastes like Eid with every bite, thanks to the addition of dates, nuts and dried fruits.
6. Anda Paratha
Eggs and parathas come together in this filling and protein-packed meal. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious way to keep your energy levels up, try this easy recipe.
7. Falooda Cocktail Drink
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An irresistible and revitalising Falooda Drink is, without a doubt, the ideal way to cap off the Iftar. Milk, vermicelli, basil seeds, ice cream, rose syrup, and vanilla make up this delicious drink. The refreshing relief it provides after a day of fasting ensures that your Iftar will be a satisfying end.
With these seven Ramadan 2024 recipes, you can enjoy the rich culinary traditions of this holy month without having to spend all day preparing. Make every Iftar an unforgettable experience by keeping the focus on the spiritual and communal aspects of Ramadan with these quick, easy, and delicious recipes.
