40+ Desi Ramadan Recipes
Discover the most delicious desi recipes for the month of Ramadan for anyone fasting in observance of the holiday! You'll find fiber-filled breakfasts and caffeine for Sehri (suhoor). Not only that, but plenty of appetizers to share with friends and family, protein-packed main dishes, and traditional desserts for Iftar meals to break your fast at sundown.
Suhoor
Need a quick breakfast before you start your fast? Prep these beforehand and stick them in the refrigerator or freezer until you're ready to eat.
- Dosa Waffles15 Minutes
- Almond Halwa Croissants30 Minutes
- Halwa Puri1 Hours 25 Minutes
- Adrak Chai (Ginger Tea)10 Minutes
Recipes with Medjool Dates
For an extra burst of fiber, be sure to try these quick recipes for desserts and drinks with Medjool dates!
- Malai Stuffed Dates20 Minutes
- Date Nut Ladoo15 Minutes
- Banana Date Latte1 Minutes
- Cardamom Date Shake5 Minutes
Drinks
We all love a Mango Lassi, but give a Strawberry Lassi a try, too! And don't forget the caffeine.
- Strawberry Lassi10 Minutes
- Cardamom Coffee10 Minutes
- Masala Chai10 Minutes
- How to make Mango Juice15 Minutes
Snacks and Appetizers
Before you dig into your main dishes for your Iftar feast, serve up these snacks and appetizers to share with your friends and family.
- Samosa Chaat1 Hours 10 Minutes
- Chicken Keema Samosas1 Hours 30 Minutes
- Dahi Vada4 Hours 30 Minutes
- Chicken 651 Hours
Iftar
These protein-packed main dishes are great for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike to break their fast.
- Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Seekh Kebabs1 Hours 5 Minutes
- Whole Roasted Tandoori Chicken2 Hours 25 Minutes
- Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils)1 Hours 25 Minutes
- Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)1 Hours 10 Minutes
Desserts
Don't forget your favorite traditional desi desserts!
- Fruit Custard45 Minutes
- Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)45 Minutes
- Suji ka Halwa15 Minutes
- Milk Barfi45 Minutes
More Recipes for Ramadan
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Sweet Potato Seviyaan Kheer1 Hours
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Easy Baked Butter Chicken50 Minutes
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Fruit Chaat20 Minutes
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Chicken Kebab Wraps30 Minutes
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Mattar Paneer30 Minutes
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Cardamom Chai10 Minutes
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Cucumber Mint Raita5 Minutes
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Butter Chicken Garlic Naan Pizza1 Hours 15 Minutes
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Samosa Pinwheels1 Hours
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Saffron Rice20 Minutes
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Saag Paneer35 Minutes
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Khichdi25 Minutes
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Chili Paneer25 Minutes
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Sita Mamiji's Gulab Jamun2 Hours 15 Minutes
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Ras Malai4 Hours 10 Minutes
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Dahi Wali Arbi Sabzi20 Minutes
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Cheesy Tandoori Chicken Garlic Bread2 Hours
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Chickpea Fries1 Hours 35 Minutes
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Kala Chana Masala (Black Chickpea Curry)6 Hours 10 Minutes
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Boondi Raita5 Minutes
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Peanut Chaat10 Minutes
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Restaurant-Style Mango Lassi5 Minutes
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Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)25 Minutes
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Creamy Garam Masala Lemon Butter Chicken25 Minutes
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Chole (Chickpea Curry)55 Minutes
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Mom's Cilantro-Mint Chutney20 Minutes