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Ramzan and Iftar Recipes
An iftar table is built from crisp fried snacks, tangy chaat and cooling drinks. This collection gathers the recipes from the RazEats channel that suit iftar, from samosas, kachori and spring rolls to dahi baray, chana chaat and refreshing sharbats.
Many of the fried snacks can be shaped or prepared ahead and fried just before iftar, which saves a lot of last-minute stress. Pick one or two snacks, one chaat and one drink for a balanced table.
The recipes
- Aloo Samosa
Crispy samosas filled with spiced mashed potato, a Ramadan favourite. - Aloo ki Kachori
Quick, crispy potato kachoris, a Ramzan favourite. - Chicken Kachori
Crispy fried kachoris stuffed with a creamy chicken and vegetable filling, made with frozen parathas. - Chicken Spring Rolls
Crispy spring rolls with a chicken and vegetable filling. Make and freeze them for Ramzan. - Fried Chicken Strips
Crispy chicken strips with a seasoned flour coating, a favourite Ramzan treat. (Serves: 3 to 4 · Prep: 30 min) - Shami Kabab
A South Asian favourite of minced beef, chana dal and aromatic spices, fried until crispy outside and tender inside. (Cook: 45 min, then shallow fry) - Special Dahi Chana Chaat
Dahi chana chaat is a tangy, cooling mix of chickpeas, yogurt and chutneys, a popular snack at iftar. (Serves: 4 servings · Prep: 15 min) - Daal Maash Dahi Baray
Daal maash dahi baray are fried urad daal dumplings soaked in spiced yogurt, a favourite chaat at Ramzan and Eid. (Serves: Makes about 20 baray · Prep: 25 min) - Phalsa Sharbat
A tangy, sweet and deep purple sharbat made from phalsa berries, served ice cold in the hot summer months. (Serves: 4 glasses · Prep: 10 min) - Desi Sattu Drink
Desi sattu drink is a cold, savoury roasted chickpea flour drink with cumin and lemon, popular in hot weather. (Serves: 2 glasses · Prep: 5 min) - Gond Katira Drink with Milk
A cold, lightly sweet milk drink with soaked gond katira, served in summer and often at iftar. (Serves: 2 servings · Prep: 5 min)
Quick tips
- Prepare fillings and shape snacks in the afternoon, then fry just before iftar so they are hot and crisp.
- Fry in small batches and keep the oil at a steady medium heat, so snacks stay crisp and do not absorb oil.
- Keep drinks and chaat chilled, to balance the fried food.
- Break your fast gently with dates and water first, then move on to the snacks.
Ramzan and Iftar Recipes FAQ
Which snacks can I prepare ahead for iftar?
Samosas, spring rolls and kababs can be shaped ahead and kept in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to fry.
What drinks go well with iftar snacks?
Cooling drinks such as phalsa sharbat, desi sattu drink and gond katira milk are popular choices.
How can I make iftar snacks lighter?
Pick a chaat or a grilled option as well as the fried snacks, and drink plenty of water between courses.
