Delicious Iftar Recipes for Ramadan

When Is Ramadan 2025?

 

The start of Ramadan every year depends on the lunar sighting of that particular region. Muslim-majority countries have their own moon-sighting committees. Whereas, western countries usually follow Saudi Arabia. Because of these reasons, the start of Ramadan may vary depending upon the location you live in. Click here to read more about when Ramadan will start in your particular location.

Now that you know about Ramadan 2025 dates, we can continue with delicious Iftar recipes for you to try this year.

 

1. Spiced Lentil Soup With Mitmita

 

Once, soups were a recipe for the royals but now it has become a staple for every household. After a long day of fasting, you will find nothing more comforting than a bowl of simple lentil soup. For this recipe, you can use the Mitmita spice blend, which will add earthy aromas and medium heat to the classic dish.

 

 Instructions

1. Start off by heating olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté one small chopped onion, two cloves of minced garlic and one small diced carrot until they are soft.
2. Then, add one cup of rinsed lentils and four cups of vegetable broth.
3. Add half a teaspoon of turmeric and one teaspoon of Mitmita and wait for the soup to boil.
4. Lower the flame and allow it to simmer for around 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
5. You can blend the soup if you prefer a creamy and smooth texture. You can leave it as it is if you prefer a chunkier textured soup.
6. Add salt, pepper and juice of half a lemon.
7. Finally, garnish with cilantro.
8. Serve warm.

 

2. Persian Love Cake with Advieh-E Halegh

 

Making a cake using an Advieh may sound odd since it literally translates into spice. But, with proper measurements and a good recipe, you can even create sweet dishes using this spice mix.

 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C or 350°F.
2. Grease a baking pan
3. In a clean, dry bowl, take two cups of almond flour, one cup of all-purpose flour, one cup of sugar and one teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk all of these together.
4. Now add half a cup of melted butter, three eggs, half a cup of yogurt, one teaspoon of rose water and one teaspoon of Advieh-E Halegh. Mix well to ensure smooth consistency.
5. Now, pour the prepared batter into the greased pan.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
7. Allow the cake to cool.
8. Finally, garnish with dry fruits and rose petals.
9. Serve with your cup of tea or coffee after iftar.

 

3. Grilled Salmon Kebabs with Advieh Mahi

 

After a day of fasting, you may need to make up your daily requirement of protein. Therefore, we promise that you will not regret having these grilled kebabs for your next Iftar.

 

Instructions

1. Take a clean, dry bowl and add two tablespoons of olive oil, One tablespoon of lemon juice, One teaspoon of Advieh Mahi, Half a teaspoon of garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add in four salmon fillets cubed in the marinade and allow it to soak for around thirty minutes.
3. Take the marinated pieces of salmon and thread them onto skewers.
4. Grill on medium heat for around eight to ten minutes. Occasionally, turn the skewers to ensure even grilling.
5. You can serve these kebabs with rice and a yogurt sauce of your preference.

 

4. Hawaij-Spice Roasted Cauliflower

 

This is a simple yet delicious recipe that you can make your Iftar meals. By preparing this meal, you get to enjoy the nutty flavour of cauliflower enhanced by the aromatic taste of Hawaij spice.

 

Instructions

1. To prepare this dish, you need to preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F.
2. Cut one head of cauliflower into tiny florets.
3. Simply toss cauliflower in two tablespoons of olive oil.
4. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper to taste, half a teaspoon of cumin, and one teaspoon of Hawaij spice.
5. Spread it evenly on a baking tray.
6. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the cauliflower turns golden brown.
7. Finally, garnish with a bit of fresh parsley.

 

5. Quatre Epices Apple Crumble

 

Any iftar spread is incomplete without having a dessert for the family. To prepare a comforting, sweet dish, you can use Quatre Epices to give a taste of warmth and sweetness to your dish.

 

Instructions

1. Start off by preheating the oven to 375°F or 190°C.
2. Peel and slice four apples.
3. Take a clean, dry bowl, mix the slices of apples with one teaspoon of Quatre Epices, half a cup of brown sugar, and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
4. Spread this on a baking dish.
5. Take another bowl and combine one cup of rolled oats, half cup of flour, half cup of melted butter and one-fourth cup of chopped nuts to create a crumble mixture.
6. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apples.
7. Bake this for thirty minutes.
8. Serve the apple crumble with a scoop of vanilla.

 

Conclusion

 

Iftar meals do not have to be plain and boring. With Camelēr Spice Co., you can easily create unique and innovative meals that are delicious and flavourful. Whether you prefer sweet, salty, or spicy there is a spice blend for every preference. Try these dishes for your Iftar this Ramadan and enjoy it with your family.

 

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