Ramadan Recipes

Recipes for suhoor, iftar and Eid al-Fitr.

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Ramadan Main Dishes

Braised Lamb Shanks With Peppers
Florence Fabricant, Annette Gertner
271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
271
3 hours
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Moroccan Shakshuka
Melissa Clark, Mourad Lahlou
524 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
524
2 hours
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Grilled Tomatoes and Onions With Feta-Harissa Pine Nuts
Yotam Ottolenghi
500 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
500
1½ hours
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One-Pan Chicken With Golden Potatoes
Noor Murad
1231 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,231
2 hours 30 minutes
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Tunisian Shakshuka With Shrimp
Jamel Charouel
868 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
868
30 minutes
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Lamb Biryani
Tejal Rao
1862 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,862
4½ hours, plus overnight marinating
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Chicken Jalfrezi
Zaynab Issa
916 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
916
45 minutes
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Cumin Chicken Fried Rice
Zaynab Issa
307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
307
30 minutes
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Ramadan Desserts

Persian Love Cake
Naz Deravian
707 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
707
50 minutes, plus cooling
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Sheer Khorma (Cardamom Vermicelli Pudding)
Kausar Ahmed
35 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
35
1 hour
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Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
100
30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling
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Tahini Chocolate Cakes
Florence Fabricant, Maria Elia
536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
536
40 minutes, plus 20 minutes’ cooling
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Gulab Jamun
Naz Deravian
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
5 hours 45 minutes
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Ferni (Iranian Rice Flour Pudding)
Naz Deravian, Fariba Nafissi
241 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
241
20 minutes, plus an optional 3 hours’ chilling
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Rose and Almond Ghriba
Nargisse Benkabbou
1163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,163
45 minutes
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Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)
Ligaya Mishan, Fadi Kattan
63 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
63
3 ¼ hours
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Ramadan Starters and Sides

Pakora
Naz Deravian
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
50 minutes
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Kuku Sabzi (Herb and Scallion Frittata)
Andy Baraghani
259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
259
1 hour
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Spiced Pea Stew With Yogurt
Yotam Ottolenghi
1010 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,010
1 hour 10 minutes
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Salted Lassi
Zaynab Issa
46 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
46
10 minutes
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Baked Kale Rice With Halloumi
Yotam Ottolenghi
363 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
363
1¼ hours
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Green Feta Dip
Andy Baraghani
671 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
671
15 minutes
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Spicy Coconut Pilaf With Crispy Kale
Andy Baraghani
95 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
95
1 hour 40 minutes
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Kibbeh Maqlieh (Fried Meat and Bulgur Patties)
Zainab Shah, Rala Ziadeh
1 hour 30 minutes
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Dishes for Your Eid al-Fitr Feast

Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)
Reem Kassis
399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
399
45 minutes
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Haleem (Spiced Beef, Lentil and Barley Stew)
Zainab Shah
216 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
216
1¼ hours
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Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy
Zainab Shah
816 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
816
55 minutes
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Rose and Almond Ghriba
Nargisse Benkabbou
1163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,163
45 minutes
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Kefta Tagine With Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce
Nargisse Benkabbou
267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
267
45 minutes
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Chicken Biryani
Naz Deravian
761 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
761
3 hours 45 minutes
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Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)
Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab
958 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
958
1 hour
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Ka’ak el Eid
Reem Kassis
82 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
82
1¾ hours, plus overnight resting and cooling
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Filling Recipes for Suhoor

Avocado Toast
Julia Moskin, Giles Russell
1780 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,780
5 minutes
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Banana Bread
Julia Moskin, Allrecipes.com
13487 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,487
1 hour 15 minutes
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Skillet Berry and Brown Butter Toast Crumble
Yotam Ottolenghi
507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
507
1¼ hours
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Shakshuka With Feta
Melissa Clark
22582 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,582
50 minutes
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Overnight Oats
Genevieve Ko
11507 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
11,507
5 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Roasted Mango or Banana Lassi
The New York Times, Niven Patel
203 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
203
40 to 50 minutes, plus chilling
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Morning Glory Muffins
Samantha Seneviratne
3964 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,964
About 1 hour
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Eggs Kejriwal
Tejal Rao
3191 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,191
10 minutes
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All Ramadan Recipes

48 recipes

Kibbeh Maqlieh (Fried Meat and Bulgur Patties)
Zainab Shah, Rala Ziadeh
1 hour 30 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Charred Meat Pitas
Zaynab Issa
494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
494
40 minutes
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Spiced Tomato and Eggplant Pasta
Zaynab Issa
365 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
365
45 minutes
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Cumin Chicken Fried Rice
Zaynab Issa
307 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
307
30 minutes
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Chicken Yakhni Pulao (Pakistani Chicken and Rice)
Zainab Shah
97 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
97
About 1 hour
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Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)
Zainab Shah
59 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
59
About 2 1/2 hours
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Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)
Naz Deravian
840 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
840
1 1/2 hours
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Eggplant Fatteh (Crispy Pita, Eggplant and Yogurt)
Reem Kassis, Salam Dakkak
119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
119
1 hour
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Chickpea Fatteh (Crispy Pita, Chickpeas and Yogurt)
Reem Kassis, Sawsan Daana
229 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
229
About 1 hour
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Gheysava (Eggs With Dates and Cinnamon)
Naz Deravian
234 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
234
15 minutes
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Um Ali (Sweet Milk and Phyllo Pudding)
Noor Murad
11 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
11
About 1 1/2 hours
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Curried Coconut and Red Lentil Soup
Zaynab Issa
1577 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,577
45 minutes
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Chicken Jalfrezi
Zaynab Issa
916 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
916
45 minutes
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Salted Lassi
Zaynab Issa
46 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
46
10 minutes
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Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)
Naz Deravian
105 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
105
2 1/2 hours plus 1 hour soaking
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Strawberry Lassi
Zaynab Issa
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
10 minutes
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Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
1402 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,402
55 minutes
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Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
100 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
100
30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling
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Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)
Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani
2173 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,173
45 minutes
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Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
113
10 minutes
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Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
66 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
66
45 minutes
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Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
654 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
654
2 hours
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Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
121
1 hour
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Nihari (Spiced Oxtail Stew)
Julia Moskin, Anita Jaisinghani
68 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
68
About 6 hours, plus cooling and chilling
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Chorba
Nargisse Benkabbou
348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
348
90 minutes
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Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
741 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
741
30 minutes
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Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)
Reem Kassis
399 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
399
45 minutes
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Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)
Yewande Komolafe
423 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
423
40 minutes, plus soaking
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Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)
Zainab Shah
594 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
594
1 1/2 hours
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Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)
Zainab Shah
285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
285
1 1/2 hours
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Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)
Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.
115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
115
2 hours
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Mrouzia Lamb Shanks
Nargisse Benkabbou
528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
528
3 hours
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Easy Baklava
Margaux Laskey, Einat Admony
208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
208
About 1 1/4 hours, plus chilling and thawing
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Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and Pomegranate
David Tanis
376 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
376
2 hours
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Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)
Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab
958 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
958
1 hour
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Watermelon Chaat
Tejal Rao, Malika Ameen
846 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
846
15 minutes, plus chilling
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Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
236 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
236
45 minutes
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Opor Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Curry)
Tejal Rao, Retno Pratiwi
64 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
64
70 minutes
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Shrimp and Potatoes in Sambal (Sambal Goreng Kentang Udang)
Tejal Rao, Retno Pratiwi
92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
92
60 minutes
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Harira Soup
David Tanis
1144 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,144
2 hours
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Yvonne Maffei’s Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered Almonds
Julia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei
1855 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,855
90 minutes
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Sameh Wadi’s Lamb Shanks With Pomegranate and Saffron
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
246 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
246
About 3 hours
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Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
381
15 minutes
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Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped Pistachios
Julia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei
394 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
394
20 minutes
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Sameh Wadi’s Wheat Berries With Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
92
1 hour
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
1704 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,704
1 hour
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Fattoush
Joan Nathan, Ramzi Osseiran
730 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
730
30 minutes
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Suad Shallal’s Iraqi Lentil Soup With Meatballs
Joan Nathan, Suad Shallal
493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
493
45 minutes
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