1. Prepare with potato
The saying: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” is never truer than in the month of Ramadan, when food is forbidden from dawn until dusk. Wake up before the sun does and prepare this quick . A common fasting meal in India’s Maharashtra province, the sticky, savoury dish makes for a tasty porridge alternative.
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Breakfast sago pilaf (sabudana khichadi)
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2. Chick-peace for all
After a full day of fasting, it makes sense fill up slowly. Enjoy a dip here, a bite there with our . Carrying notes of cinnamon and allspice, along with a decent drizzle of pomegranate molasses, this crowd-pleaser will whet palates like no other.
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Hummus with spiced lamb (hummus b'lahmeh)
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3. Something to hi-five about
The ritual Ramadan fast, known as sawm, is one of the five pillars of Islam and is said to train Muslims in the act of self-restraint. Admittedly, this Indian recipe for may test your willpower (who wouldn’t be tempted to devour the curry in one fell swoop?), but we urge you to make it all the same.
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Fish in coconut (narial machhli)
Iftar is happening a little differently this year. Source: Chris Chen
4. Show sawm support
The phrase, “Ramadan Mubarak”, or “Have a blessed Ramadan” is a pleasant way to greet Muslim friends partaking in the 30-day feast. An even kinder gesture would be to cook them this and hand-deliver after dusk.
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Middle Eastern chickpea and pumpkin salad with feta
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5. A date to remember
During Ramadan, it’s customary for Muslims to break their fast with a date, as this is something the Prophet Mohammed liked to do. For those wishing to finish iftar (the night time breaking of the fast) with a similar pang of sweetness, we recommend this Persian date cake. If you’re in dinner party mode, this sweet piece is stunning with a cup of Middle Eastern coffee.
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Date cake (ranginak)
Date cake (ranginak). Source: Feast
6. The Emirati one-pot wonder
Rice is another regular on the Ramadan menu. Similar to Indian biryani, Emirati’s sees the chicken and spiced rice cooked all together. Simple to make and tremendously sating, this is an ideal winter warmer for those in the Southern hemisphere.
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Spiced rice with chicken (dajaj machbous)
Source: Chris Chen
7. Ready, set, sago
These simple-to-make are a popular Ramadan recipe in Indonesia. The springy sweets need a couple of hours to set, so whip them up as soon as you return home and enjoy as an after-dinner delight.
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Vanilla-scented sago cakes (cantik manis)
Vanilla-scented sago cakes (cantik manis) Source: China Squirrel
