Ramadan Dishes, Snacks and Drinks.

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Ramadan Dishes, Snacks and Drinks.

Ramadan ul Mubarak is an always awaited month of the Islamic calendar. From children to elders, everyone seeks the arrival of Ramadan. Elders take Ramadan as a special time opportunity to offer prayers and collect the blessings the month of Ramadan is about to bring. Women, kids and other family members also express an unsaid feeling of happiness and wait toward the holy month.

Besides many blessings and happiness, Ramadan ul Mubarak also gives us an opportunity to enjoy meal with whole family which is usually not seen to be happened other than Ramadan. At the time of Iftar, all kids, brothers, sisters and parents sit on the table and have iftar meal together. In the month, women also make new foods, drinks and dishes especially for the Iftar time which are not part of our meals prior or later the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is about to come again. These food and drinks are healthy, nutritious and not only great in taste but also easy to prepare at home.

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Pakora

DAHI PHULKI

Dahi phulki is a mouth watering snack, a must item for iftar and an easy to make at home recipe for Ramadan. We hardly taste it throughout the year but with the blessings of Ramadan ul Mubarak, we happen to enjoy dahi phulki recipe almost everyday. Yogurt is already a recommended food in Ramadan, so have it the rich way. It's a wonderful match of small dumplings with yogurt, add spices according to your taste and enjoy the spicy dahi phulki at iftar times.


Tikka Samosa / Chicken Samosa



This is one of the most amazing Pakistani Ramadan recipes for Iftar.

Ingredients:

Chicken breast
Lemon juice
Tikka masala
Salt
Eggs
Manda Patti

How To Make Tikka Samosa / Chicken Samosa:

Marinate chicken breast with tikka masala, lemon juice and salt.
Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the marinated chicken breast.
Use manda Patti to wrap the Samosa. Make a filling of chicken breast and coat with eggs.
Deep fry until it turns golden brown.

KALA CHANA CHAAT

Kala Chana Chaat is another basic recipe for iftar. Most of the women serve black chana chaat regularly at iftar. It is rich of energy and nutrition. When you take it at iftar, it gives you the power and energy your body requires. It's chaat is very tasty; make it wet or dry, it's up to you. Stack your chaat bowl with onions, chopped tomatoes, and mint to increase the taste.


CHAPLI KABAB

Thinking of something spicy for iftar? why not a chapli kabab? Among the sweet desserts and drinks, presence of chapli kababs would shine up the menu. Chapli kebab is a famous Pakistani food; whether it is Ramadan or some other month, desire to eat chapli kabab is always ready to grow. People mostly think that a chapli kabab is only available in the market, not at all. KFoods.com is offering its recipe which will make it easy for you to cook it at home. Enjoy chapli kabab in Ramadan to have a new wonderful experience.

FALSA SHARBAT

Falsa Sharbat recipe comes right on time. As these are the hottest days of summer, falsa (Grewia Asiatica) is also there in the market and here comes the holy month of Ramadan. Besides, being a very tasty fruit drink, falsa sharbat also helps keep the body cool. You don't need to do a lot of tasks to make it, just bring falsa at home and a couple of remaining ingredients are already available at home.


FALOODA

Falooda is the superb cold recipe for summers. People often like to enjoy falooda after meal. It is cool, refreshing, and sweet ice cream drink which is a choice of everyone. Who wouldn't be liking the ice cream scoops with rooh afza, and falooda in iftar in the hot summer season. Add it in your Ramadan Iftar menu, you would be likely to repeat the recipe again and again.

 

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Unlikely pakora mixes that are actually really good

Pumpkin pakoras, anyone?

So how do we manage to enjoy pakoras without getting bored by them?


No one can deny that pakoras are an iftar staple.

Most of us can never tire of these delicious fried goodies, but at the same time, having pakoras every single day can get a little monotonous. It's a conundrum, really.

So how do we manage to enjoy pakoras without getting bored by them? Ditch the usual onion, potato, chilli for more unusual ingredients.

Here are a few suggestions:

Eggs

Boil eggs and toss them in your pakora mixture. These can actually be a favourite among children and taste wholesome.

Cabbage

You'd think cabbage in a pakora would taste bland but a pinch of salt seasons the cabbage and the water content leads to juicy pakoras!


Halloumi cheese

Halloumi is a Turkish cheese, which is ideal for cooking on its own. Because of that, it makes for delicious pakoras. Try them!

Pumpkin

We were hesitant to try pumpkin in pakoras but we quite enjoyed the fleshy pull apart texture.

Sweet potato

This is a favourite! Use the same recipe as you would for potato pakoras and the slightly sweet taste and the soft texture is going to be a huge hit!

 

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The Tradition of Ramazan in Turkish Cuisine

This time of reflection and fasting is also very focused on food

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Ramadan, or 'Ramazan' (rah-mah-ZAHN') as it's spelled in Turkish, falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Following the birth and rebirth of the new moon, Ramazan shifts slowly from winter to summer and back again every decade or so.

Ramazan is best known around the globe as a holy month of fasting that represents one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It's a time of spirituality, self-reflection, and prayer that's observed throughout the Muslim world.


For many, Ramazan is a time to distance themselves from the stresses and vices of daily life and make more time for family and friends, spirituality and closer attention to religious principles. Faithful observers of the fast abstain from consuming any food and water from the call to morning prayer at sunrise through to the call to prayer at sunset.

Only children, pregnant women, the elderly and the sick are not expected to fast, as well as people of other faiths.

Ramazan Is a Culinary Paradox

From a culinary standpoint, Ramazan is a true paradox. Despite the diligent fasting that's carried out by so many, Ramazan is also a time that's very focused on cooking, eating, entertaining and dining out.

During the month of Ramazan, daily life in Turkey focuses as much on the fast itself as it does around breaking it. The preparation and anticipation for 'iftar' (eef-TAHR"), the first meal after sunset and "sahur" (sah-HOOR'), the final meal before sunrise, become the focal points of the day.


All activities revolve around either preparing these meals or attending them on time.

Preparing for 'Iftar'

While life and work during daylight hours tend to slow down during Ramazan, the opposite is true for the ladies in the kitchen. Preparing for the evening meal is an all-day affair that begins with shopping.


During Ramazan, most cooks return to their roots and go for traditional Turkish favorites as well as preparing the standard fare that's expected to be part of every "iftar" table.

Cooks shop in a frenzy as markets and bazaars begin advertising their specials for Ramazan several weeks before the start of fasting. Tender dates, pistachios, Turkish Delight, 'güllaç' (gool-LAHCH') and cured meats like 'pastirma' (pahs-tur-MAH') and 'sucuk' (soo-JOOK') are some of the most popular items.

Many markets set up separate displays to make Ramazan shopping easy. It's truly a wonderful time to stock up your pantry with classic Turkish ingredients and Turkish spices.

After carefully choosing the day's ingredients from the local markets and bazaars, the ladies of the house commence with peeling and prepping vegetables, marinating and stewing meats and preparing soups and desserts, all in anticipation of the evening meal.

What to Expect at 'Iftar'

"Iftar" is a full, multi-course meal that begins with light fare and soup similar to breakfast. It then continues with several main courses and vegetable selections, desserts, Turkish coffee and fresh fruit.

The fast is usually broken first with a sip of water, followed by light fare like black and green olives, a selection of Turkish cheeses, dates, and slivers of warm, flat bread called 'pide' (pea-DEH') that is only baked during the month of Ramazan.


The "Iftar" Table

Setting the "Iftar" table is an art form that would challenge even the most experienced line chefs. No matter how modest the household, the table is always spotless and set with the best wares the household has to offer.

The soup is always steaming and ready in its bowls, water glasses are filled and warm bread is made ready just in time for the 'adhan', or 'ezan' (ay-ZAHN'), the evening call to prayer. Hungry, thirsty diners, anxious from a long day of fasting, will wait patiently at the table until the call to prayer comes to an end. Then with a quick acknowledgment of God, all begin their meal in unison.

Dining and snacking often continue for several hours afterward, while families and friends socialize and enjoy spending time with one another. Often a short snooze is enjoyed before "sahur," the last meal just before dawn.

Attending an 'iftar' meal, even if you're not fasting, is truly a great way to sample Turkish regional cuisine. And it's one of the best ways to experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality and culture at its finest.

 

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Ramadan (in Arabic: رمضان, Ramadān) is the ninth month of Islamic calendar. During the whole month, Muslims world-wide observe fast from sunrise to sunset. During the fast, no food or drink is consumed. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars (fundamental religious duties) of Islam. It is a time of self-examination and increased religious devotion.

Muslims are encouraged to be charitable during Ramadan. During Ramadan many Muslims donate to charity, organizing a collection or charity event, and other voluntary activities.

Two main meals are consumed while fasting days.

1. Suhoor – this meal is served before dawn also called pre fast meal.

2. Iftar – when day ends with a sunset, the maghrib prayer starts, and the day’s fast is broken with iftar. Traditionally Muslims breaks their fast by eating dates. Then the iftar starts. It is continued till the next suhoor meal.

This is continuously practiced throughout the Ramadan days and then at the end of month Eid al-Fitr is celebrated.

I have compiled some of the best iftar recipes from Rachna’s kitchen for Ramadan. Hope you like it.

Ramadan Mubarak !

SNACKS
1. Chicken malai boti





2. Aloo tikki chole





3. Hara bhara kebab





4. Dahi vadey





5. Corn chaat recipe





6. Vegetable Samosa





7. Crispy honey chili potato fries

DINNER


8. Butter chicken





9. Masoor dal tadka

10. Chicken vindaloo





11. Paneer butter masala





12. Mushroom Makhani





13. Restaurant style palak paneer





14. Mughlai Chicken Korma





15. Shahi Mushroom dum biryani

 

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16. Anda Biryani Recipe





17. Veg dum biryani





18. Tandoori Naan



DRINKS RECIPES


19. Mango iced tea recipe





20. Mango lassi





21. Kesar badam milk





22. Mango Mastani





23. Sweet Lassi





24. Watermelon Cooler

DESSERT


25. Sheer Khurma Recipe





26. Rasmalai Recipe

27. Gulab Jamun





28. Low calorie Rashgulla





29. Chum chum



30. Pista kulfi



31. Kaju katli



32. Mango burfi

 

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The best Ramadan food for me is Haleem. Damn it looked so gross at first but tastes like heaven. I had beef Haleem when I was in Dubai but couslnt find it anywhere in India. That was epic.
Yes I am a hindu and I love beef. anyone having a problem can go f$#k themselves.

 

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Raita 5 ways, Recipe by Food Fusion

 

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Guys and friends.

One suggestion i will like to make. It is time for reflection and not glutony. If we can be respectful of it. This post is looking like a gourmet feast; no issues with it but putting it under Fasting is I feel inappropriate.

My input.

 

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The best Ramadan food for me is Haleem. Damn it looked so gross at first but tastes like heaven. I had beef Haleem when I was in Dubai but couslnt find it anywhere in India. That was epic.
Yes I am a hindu and I love beef. anyone having a problem can go f$#k themselves.

If you ask for Haleem in India, you will be lynched. Food was the reason for the creation of Pakistan not economics or fear of Hindu domination. How could we live without Haleem, beef Briyani, Chapal Kebab and most of all Nihari with big chunks of beef floating in oily curry.

 

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8. Butter chicken

This butter chicken looks a lot like curry. Is there a difference? I can't get enough curry, love it to no end.

11. Paneer butter masala

A bit of masala with Biryani is probably like a heavenly experience. Wonderful thread and posts. Ramadan Kareem to you.

Guys and friends.

One suggestion i will like to make. It is time for reflection and not glutony. If we can be respectful of it. This post is looking like a gourmet feast; no issues with it but putting it under Fasting is I feel inappropriate.

My input.

Excellent and very valid point. I would venture to go as far as saying that most Muslims fasting around the globe are quite cognizant about that important aspect, but I don't think that's the case here. With Ramadan comes all of these amazing foods and dishes and showing them leads more to the understanding and appreciation of the different foods and dishes within the Muslim world. As a matter of fact, as you eluded to, refraining from any form of gluttony -- be it food or anything else -- is a large part of the lessons and exercises of Ramadan. Ramadan kareem.

 

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3 easy peasy Iftar recipes that require minimal effort in the kitchen

Cold chicken sandwiches, khattay aloo and saucy hot wings to our Iftar menu.

We're permanently adding cold chicken sandwiches, khattay aaloo and saucy hot wings to our Iftar menu.


Thanks to the mad heat across the country, we're all dreading the traditional Iftar prep trips to the kitchen.

To save time and energy this Ramazan, we've bookmarked recipes that you can either pre-prep and stock in the fridge, or cook in about an hour of exposure to the kitchen.

Let's have a look at few of the many we have our eyes on.

Cold Sandwiches

What you need:

• Multi grain bread slices – 2 (you can also use white or brown bread slices instead)
• Shangrila tomato ketchup – 1 tbsp
• Mayo – 1 tbsp
• Shangrila garlic chilli sauce – 1 tbsp
• Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Boiled and shredded chicken - half a cup
• Optional: Lettuce leaves - 2 per sandwich

What to do:

Toast the bread slices and keep aside.

Mix together the mayo and Shangrila tomato ketchup. Line the mixture on top of one bread slice and place shredded chicken.

Sprinkle salt and pepper.

On the other toast, spread Shangrila garlic chilli sauce. Assemble the sandwich and lightly press from top.

Cut in four quarters (with a slightly warm knife – to help it cut evenly) and store in a box.

Refrigerate for a good 2-3 hours (or more if you want them really nice and cold).

We totally recommend keeping them refrigerated before serving. Do not leave outside for too long.


Khattay Aaloo

What you need:

• Baby potatoes – about 5-6
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp
• Salt
• Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
• Brown sugar – 1 tbsp
• All spice powder -1 tsp
• Shangrila tomato ketchup - 1 tsp
• Shangrila Imli Ginger sauce – 2 tbsp or half a cup of imli water
• For garnishing: Coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies and curry leaves

What to do:

Peel and boil baby potatoes, strain all water and keep aside. In a pan, pour oil and add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and a bit of all spice powder. Let it sputter for few seconds.

Add in coriander powder, salt, red chili powder or flakes (whatever you prefer) and give it all a little stir for about 10 seconds.

Add the potatoes now along with the Shangrila Imli Ginger sauce and brown sugar. In case you don't have sauces or chutneys in stock, use regular imli pulp infused in about half a cup of water.

Cook on a high flame and let the imli water get soaked up by the potatoes and form a thick syrupy base. In case you’re using imli chutney, add a little water at this stage so you don't end up burning the potatoes.

Add your greens: coriander leaves, mint leaves, curry leaves (more if you’re a curry leaf fan like me) and some raw sliced green chillies only if you can stand the heat.

Taste and adjust whatever you’re not happy with.


Saucy Hot Wings

What you need:

• Wings - skinned, about 8 to 10 pieces
• Eggs - 2, beaten
• All purpose flour - 4 tbsp
• Cornflour - 4 thbsp
• Salt
• Black and white peppers - 1/4 tsp each
• Milk - few drops
• Worcestershire sauce - 3+3 tbsp
• Shangrila soy sauce - 3 tbsp
• Shangrila garlic chilli sauce - 4 tbsp
• Honey - 1.5 tsp
• Garlic - 4-5 cloves
• Shangrila Synthetic Vinegar - 2 drops
• Oil

What to do:

Marination: In a bowl, add eggs, worcestershire sauce (3tbsp), all purpose flour, cornflour, salt, peppers and mix. Fold with a few drops of milk. Make sure the batter is not too runny. Dip wings and marinate for about 15 minutes to an hour, ideally in a refrigerator. Marination time depends on how quickly you need to serve the wings.

Frying process: Dip each of the marinated wings in dry all purpose flour and deep fry in hot oil. Keep aside once all turn golden brown.

Sauce: Lightly oil a pan and stir fry garlic cut in slices. Once golden brown, take the pan off the stove and add in Shangrila garlic chilli sauce, Shangrila soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, salt, honey and the peppers.

Cook on low flame till everything bubbles up. Add fried wings to the sauce and mix for a minute. Dish out and serve.

 

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That Khatay Aaloo looks incredible! Potato balls cooked to perfection. Maybe sprinkle a little hot sauce on them oh ma goodness!

And who doesn't love mango lassi? Is there anyone who doesn't like this stuff out there? Impossible. Especially breaking your fast with it, wowow.

20. Mango lassi

 

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16. Anda Biryani Recipe





17. Veg dum biryani





18. Tandoori Naan



DRINKS RECIPES


19. Mango iced tea recipe





20. Mango lassi





21. Kesar badam milk





22. Mango Mastani





23. Sweet Lassi





24. Watermelon Cooler

DESSERT


25. Sheer Khurma Recipe





26. Rasmalai Recipe

27. Gulab Jamun





28. Low calorie Rashgulla





29. Chum chum



30. Pista kulfi



31. Kaju katli



32. Mango burfi

Bhai jan, this Zafrani, Badam pista and Rose petals milk is something heavenly, when served cold.