Editors’ Collection

Ramadan Starters and Sides

A ceramic plate holds rooti farmaajo, a Somali honeycomb cheese bread that's golden brown and topped with shredded coconut. One of the segments is pulled apart to show the bread's soft interior. — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
630 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
630
2 hours
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Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
727 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
727
30 minutes
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Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
116
1 hour
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Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Nargisse Benkabbou
561 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
561
45 minutes
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Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads
David Tanis
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
About 2 hours
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Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)
Zainab Shah
56 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
56
About 2½ hours
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Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)
Zainab Shah
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
45 minutes
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Easy
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil Soup
Zaynab Issa
1125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,125
45 minutes
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Easy
Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)
Yewande Komolafe
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
40 minutes, plus soaking
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Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)
Naz Deravian
616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
616
1½ hours
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Easy
Chorba
Nargisse Benkabbou
345 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
345
90 minutes
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Easy
Nimbu Pani (Limeade)
Zainab Shah
763 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
763
5 minutes
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Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)
Zainab Shah
578 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
578
1½ hours
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
2970 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,970
20 minutes
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Watermelon Chaat
Tejal Rao, Malika Ameen
829 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
829
15 minutes, plus chilling
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Easy
Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)
Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.
111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
111
2 hours
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Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
107
10 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
372 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
372
15 minutes
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Easy
Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)
Samin Nosrat
616 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
616
1½ hours, plus 30 minutes’ soaking
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Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)
Samin Nosrat
548 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
548
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea and Herb Fatteh
Yotam Ottolenghi
612 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
612
1½ hours, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Zaalouk With Tahini
Yotam Ottolenghi
808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
808
2 hours
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Healthy
Harira Soup
David Tanis
1118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,118
2 hours
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Spinach-and-Cilantro Soup With Tahini and Lemon
Samin Nosrat
2125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,125
20 minutes
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Easy
Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)
Zainab Shah
280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
280
1½ hours
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Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts With Tahini Sauce
Julia Moskin, Rawia Bishara
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
1 hour if roasting; 40 minutes if frying
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Mint Chutney
Zainab Shah
492 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
492
5 minutes
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Sameh Wadi’s Wheat Berries With Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
1 hour
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Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)
Samin Nosrat
1323 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,323
2¾ hours, plus overnight soaking
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Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Samin Nosrat
546 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
546
1½ hours
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Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped Pistachios
Julia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei
375 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
375
20 minutes
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Fattoush With Dukkah
Martha Rose Shulman
61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
61
10 minutes
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Healthy
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Tomato and Pomegranate Salad
Sam Sifton, Yotam Ottolenghi
2010 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,010
30 minutes
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Grilled Lebanese Flatbread
Mark Bittman
708 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
708
1½ hours
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Grilled Asparagus With Caper Salsa
Sam Sifton, Yotam Ottolenghi
666 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
666
25 minutes
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Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)
Samin Nosrat
104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
104
3½ hours, plus overnight soaking
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Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)
The New York Times, Ana Sortun
1375 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,375
5 minutes, plus thawing if using frozen peppers
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Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1630 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,630
30 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini and Carrot Fritters With Yogurt-Mint Dip
Melissa Clark
844 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
844
1 hour
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Halloumi and Lemon
Alexa Weibel
3350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,350
30 minutes
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Avocado Fattoush With Mint Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin, Einat Admony
169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
169
30 minutes
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Berber Skillet Bread
Julia Moskin, Paula Wolfert
197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
197
1 hour
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Fattoush
Joan Nathan, Ramzi Osseiran
649 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
649
30 minutes
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Easy
Giant Couscous Cake With Roasted Pepper Sauce
Yotam Ottolenghi
1152 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,152
1 hour
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Lebanese-Style Bread Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs
David Tanis
254 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
254
About 20 minutes
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Easy
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Ramadan Starters and Sides

Recipes

Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)

Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)

Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

Curried Coconut and Red Lentil Soup

Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)

Chorba

Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)

Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)

Watermelon Chaat

Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)

Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals

Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)

Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)

Chickpea and Herb Fatteh

Zaalouk With Tahini

Harira Soup

Spinach-and-Cilantro Soup With Tahini and Lemon

Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)

Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts With Tahini Sauce

Mint Chutney

Sameh Wadi’s Wheat Berries With Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates

Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped Pistachios

Fattoush With Dukkah

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Tomato and Pomegranate Salad

Grilled Lebanese Flatbread

Grilled Asparagus With Caper Salsa

Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)

Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)

Tabbouleh

Zucchini and Carrot Fritters With Yogurt-Mint Dip

Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Halloumi and Lemon

Avocado Fattoush With Mint Vinaigrette

Berber Skillet Bread

Fattoush

Giant Couscous Cake With Roasted Pepper Sauce

Lebanese-Style Bread Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs

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