The holy month of Ramadan has a special place in the hearts of Muslims. It is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon and a month-long practice of fasting. All over the world, this month is very special to all Muslims.
Fasting all day long for the Almighty and getting the blessing of the Lord while taking iftar and sehri make these two events extra special.
In almost every Muslim household, iftar is a very significant meal. Families are cooking together and looking forward to Iftar. Every Iftar meal is a feast.
Some unique iftar items around the world that you can include in your next day’s iftar include the following:
Date balls:
As dates are the most popular iftar fruit, these gooey, chewy coconut date balls are healthy snacks that boost energy levels at their best. These are backed with fiber, protein, and healthy fat and make for an amazing, healthy snack.
And it tastes so delicious that even the kids cannot resist these bite-sized snacks.
Hareera:
A comfort dish that is full of nutrients, warm, aromatic, and contains crushed herbs can be your perfect iftar. Harira is a zesty, fragrant tomato-based soup with chickpeas and lentils. Robustly seasoned with ginger, pepper, cinnamon, and herbs. Hareera is a very common and popular Moroccan dish. During Ramadan, soup can be a perfect source of energy for the fasting body.
Lahori charga:
Chargha is soft, succulent fried chicken marinated overnight in a spicy, tangy rub and steamed. Steaming is followed by deep-frying, which is the authentic way. Lahori Chargha is essentially a whole chicken steamed until it is tender and then fried so the outside becomes crisp.
This mouthwatering dish is the perfect treat for you.
Om Ali:
The national Egyptian dessert is a bread pudding, layered with puff pastry, milk, and cream, and sprinkled with lots of nuts, raisins, and coconut. It’s a crispy, crunchy, sweet, creamy dish that’s lighter and looser in texture than thick and custardy.
Khao soi:
Chicken khao soi is a quick and easy recipe. The authentic Burmese Khaosay recipe calls for a meat curry and a separate coconut curry. Foods that are high in lean protein should be the first choice for your iftar meals since protein allows your body to build and rebuild muscle and maintain it. Hence, a khao soi can be a fulfilling and tasty choice for the iftar.
Spicy Beef Stroganoff:
A dish of thin strips of beef cooked with onions, mushrooms, and seasonings, served in a sour cream sauce blessed with umami richness. Originating in Russia, this is very popular all over the world.
This recipe is your best Plan B for the days when you’re running late at work or busy running errands.
Crepe Kebaab:
As kebab is a very popular dish, crepe kebab can be a very fulfilling option for the iftar. Stuffed with meat and wrapped with crepe or filo can be a complete meal for the iftar. Usually this is made with lamb, but it can be made with any other protein as well.
Unique iftars can be something we want, but it’s always not possible to prepare them by yourself in this busy schedule. For your next iftar, Le delicia can be your destination, where you can find a combination of healthy and tasty iftar items inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine, offering a unique selection of fusion iftar dishes.