Iftar Recipes | Ramadan Recipes | 180 Iftar Food Recipes
The holy month of Ramadan is here. Apart from India, since many of the readers of my blog are from the Middle East, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and are vegetarian or vegan too, I am sharing this special collection of vegan and vegetarian Ramadan recipes (mostly Indian) for Iftar. This list has Iftar recipes, particularly Iftar snacks as well as Iftar food in general, that are not just delicious but easy to prepare and a perfect fit for your Iftar parties at home.
About Ramadan
This holy month begins with Ramadan or Ramzan. It is said that the first verses of The Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad in 610 AD by an angel called Jibril during the month of Ramadan.
This was the holy night called ‘Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power).’ The legacy followed as the Prophet asked his followers to pass the month in prayers, fasting and other austerities as a mark of respect to Allah.
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I get a lot of mails from my Muslim friends from India and abroad who observe Ramadan and are looking for recipes that are simple and are fancy at the same time. So, this collection of Ramadan recipes for Iftar is just that.
Primarily, it has great options in Indian cuisine, but also features some from Arabic and others from Middle Eastern cuisine as well.
Ramadan Trivia
- ‘Ramadan’ literally translates to ‘dryness’ or ‘scorching’ in Arabic. It is considered as the most pious month to attend Hajj.
- The most important and mandatory prayer is the one after iftar in the evening.
- 5 pillars of Islam – Sawm (fasting), Hajj (visiting Mecca at least once in lifetime), Zakat (charity), Salat (everyday prayer ritual, 5 times a day), Shahada (declaring belief in one God).
- The typical way to break the daily fast – 3 dates, water and ‘maghrib,’ the prayer. A buffet spread with typical Iftar snacks follows.
- A pinch of salt is used as an alternative to dates for breaking the fast.
- During the last 7 to 10 days of Ramadan, people, essentially men, stay in the mosque and carry out the rituals – praying, reading the Quran, etc. The food required to break the fast is brought from homes and shared between them.
- A fasting can be as long as of 22 hours! Typical in Polar Regions.
Ramadan Myths and Facts
Since Ramadan is considered as one of those festivals that involves rigorous fasting and discipline attached to the religion, many people have a misunderstanding about various aspects of this ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Here’s debunking some of those:
Myth: The Ramadan date is constant every year.
Fact: The Islamic solar calendar follows the phases of the moon. Hence, a different date every year based on the first crescent moon.
Myth: Complete fasting for 30 days.
Fact: Sawm (fasting) is only meant for day time, with suhoor (eating before sun rise) and iftar (eating after sun set).
Myth: Fasting is mandatory for all.
Fact: Except elders, children, pregnant women, diabetics and others with special medical needs.
Observing Ramadan
I have categorized this list into a complete Iftar food menu as well for suhoor. Take your pick and plan your meals accordingly.
Iftar food menu changes according to the region as well as country. Typically in countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh there are some snacks recipes which are quite popular like samosa, pakoda, kabab, tikka.
The snacks collection below has excellent recipes of these popular snacks. Most of my recipes are with step by step photo guide. So it is easy to follow and make them.
Many of the snacks are easy to prepare and won’t take much of your time. The deep fried snacks can be easily baked or you can use an air fryer to cut down on the fat and calories.
Make sure to pair the most apt combination according to your health requirements as well and eat nutritious, wholesome food during the fasting period. Keep yourself hydrated and consume lots of Fruit Juices and fresh fruits too.
Here’s wishing Ramadan Kareem to all my Muslim friends and readers!
Iftar Recipes – Beverages
Watermelon Juice Recipe (3 Variations)
Fresh watermelon juice is great for hot summer days. It’s light, naturally sweet, and very cooling. Made with fresh watermelon and a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to prepare. I share three easy versions you can try at home.
Mango Lassi Recipe
Mango Lassi is a creamy and thick variation of the classic lassi, made with ripe mangoes and yogurt. This version is smooth, lightly sweet and can be flavored with cardamom, saffron or rose water. It is easy to prepare and works well as a cooling summer drink.
Nimbu Pani | Shikanji (Indian Lemonade)
Nimbu Pani and Shikanji are the Indian versions of lemonade or limeade made with fresh lemon juice, water, sugar, black salt and optionally a few ground spices and sometimes garnished with mint leaves.
Lassi Recipe (Indian Yogurt Drink)
Lassi is a traditional Punjabi yogurt-based drink made with curd (yogurt), sugar or salt, and simple aromatic spices. It is blended until smooth and served chilled. This recipe shares three easy variations that are perfect for summer.
Chaas Recipe (Mattha Recipe)
Chaas is a traditional Indian buttermilk drink made with yogurt, water, herbs, spices and simple seasonings. Also called chaach or mattha, it is lightly spiced and refreshing. This recipe includes two variations – Masala Chaas and Pudina Chaas.
Blueberry Smoothie Recipe (Simple & Easy)
This easy Blueberry Smoothie recipe makes refreshingly delicious and wonderfully healthy blueberry smoothies in only a few minutes. Follow my simple instructions with step-by-step photos to blend together a vitamins and minerals-packed smoothie with blueberries any time you want a tasty burst of nutrients.
Apple Smoothie Recipe
This Apple Smoothie recipe is a delicious and healthy smoothie made with only three ingredients – apples, coconut milk and ground cinnamon.
Mango Smoothie Recipe (5 Healthy Variations)
Bright and refreshing mango smoothies are easy to make as a healthy breakfast or sweet snack. Here I share with you 5 unique mango smoothie recipes. There are versions with yogurt, oats, additional fresh fruits, and even almonds – give them all a try and discover your favorite and healthy mango smoothie recipe.
Strawberry Milkshake Recipe: Classic & Plant Based
Strawberry Milkshake is made by blending strawberries with milk and a sweetener until smooth. You can prepare it with regular milk for a classic shake or use almond milk for a vegan option. Ice cream or ice cubes can be added for a thicker texture. Serve immediately while chilled.
Ginger Tea Recipe (Indian Adrak Chai)
This Indian Ginger Tea recipe or Adrak Chai is a warming, spiced and fragrant hot beverage made with black tea, fresh ginger roots, crushed cardamom, sugar and milk (optional).
Iced Tea Recipe | Lemon Iced Tea
Refreshing and tangy, Iced Tea is made with black tea and fresh lemon juice; perfect for beating the summer heat. Iced Tea is simply brewed tea that’s cooled and served cold, often over ice with a splash of lemon or sweetener. This easy Lemon Iced Tea recipe takes just about 10 minutes to make (not counting cooling time) and can be customized with your choice of sweetener or fruit juice.
Green Tea Recipe
Green Tea is a lightly processed tea made from the unoxidized leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. This minimal processing helps it to retain its natural compounds. Green tea is a bright tea that has a wonderfully light, earthy, delicate flavor with many health benefits. Learn to brew Green Tea perfectly for a refreshing and rejuvenating drink.
Kashmiri Kahwa Recipe | Kahwa Tea
Kahwa is a traditional Kashmiri tea made with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, rose petals, saffron, and green tea leaves. It is lightly spiced and aromatic. Kahwa tea is commonly enjoyed during cold weather.
Pineapple Juice Recipe (Using Blender)
This pineapple juice is a refreshing juice made from fresh pineapple and flavored with black salt and roasted cumin powder. This recipe shows you how to make pineapple juice in a blender.
Apple Juice Recipe (2 Flavor Variations)
If you love the idea of making your own homemade juices but don’t have a juicer, this is a post for you! Here I’ll show you how to make healthy apple juice in a blender. As an added bonus, I’ve included two easy recipes – simple, everyday classic apple juice and a vibrant, tangy pomegranate apple juice.
Strawberry Milk Recipe (Korean Style)
Made with fresh strawberries syrup or compote, milk and sugar, this delicious Korean style Strawberry Milk is sweet as well as refreshing. If you have been searching for a drink that is pretty in pink, has a lovely homemade flavor and taste, look no further. Additionally, this drink can also be made with frozen strawberries.
Iftar Snacks & Sides
Pineapple Raita
This Pineapple Raita recipe is sweet, sour, salty, refreshing and made with curd (yogurt), pineapple, herbs, spices and pomegranate. A delightful addition to any plate!
Fruit Chaat Recipe (Delhi Street Style)
This Delhi style tasty fruit chaat is spiced, savory, sweet and tangy. Fruit chaat is made of a mix of fresh seasonal fruits and tubers like potatoes and sweet potatoes tossed with chaat masala, cumin powder, chilli powder and black salt.
Cucumber Raita Recipe (Indian Raita)
Cucumber Raita is a popular Indian raita dip made with fresh & tender cucumber, yogurt, ground spices and herbs. It is simple, refreshing and cooling to the palate. This simple and comforting raita comes together in 5 minutes and tastes great when paired with any Indian meal or a biryani or pulao.
Cilantro Mint Chutney (6 Ingredients)
This Cilantro Mint Chutney is an easy and versatile chutney made with fresh mint leaves, cilantro, green chillies, ginger, ground cumin and lemon juice. Quick to prepare, this Mint Coriander Chutney pairs well with Indian snacks, chaats and sandwiches.
Muhammara Recipe (Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Dip)
This Muhammara Recipe is creamy, smoky, spicy-sweet, tangy and delish. This Middle Eastern inspired roasted red bell pepper dip is delightful as a dip or a spread with many snacks.
Date-Tamarind Chutney
Date-Tamarind Chutney recipe for chaat snacks. Thus sweet tangy gooey chutney made with tamarind, dates and jaggery goes well with Indian chaat snacks.
Kala Chana Chaat (Black Chickpeas Chaat)
Kala Chana Chaat is a tangy and tasty snack made from cooked black chickpeas mixed with onions, green chilies, tomatoes, ground spices, black salt, lemon juice and coriander leaves. This recipe is supremely easy to make. Just prep up the ingredients and mix everything together in a bowl.
Fruit Raita
Fruit raita is sweet raita variant made with fresh yogurt, mixed fruits and a few ground spices. Since it is sweet, it can be relished as a dessert as well.
Hummus Recipe (Without Tahini)
This hummus recipe is a creamy Middle Eastern dip made by first blending toasted sesame seeds, then processing them with cooked chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin and olive oil until smooth. This tahini-free version has a rich, nutty flavor and is perfect as a dip or spread.
Pesto Recipe | Basil Pesto Sauce
A simple, easy Pesto Recipe made with fresh basil leaves, almonds and garlic in extra virgin olive oil. Made with just 5 simple ingredients in less than 10 minutes, this Pesto Sauce without cheese is the fastest, easiest way to add flavor to any meal.
boondi raita
This spiced Boondi raita is a flavorful North Indian raita variety made with curd (yogurt), boondi (crisp fried gram flour balls), herbs, seasonings and spices.
Starters & More Snacks
Paneer Tikka Recipe (Restaurant Style)
Paneer Tikka recipe is a popular restaurant-style Indian appetizer made with cubes of paneer marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture. The marinated paneer is skewered with vegetables and grilled until lightly charred and flavorful. This recipe can be made easily at home in an oven, on a stovetop skillet/tawa, or on a grill. Paneer tikka is a dry dish and is best served hot with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
Veg Burger Recipe | Homemade Veggie Burger
Veg Burger is made with crisp pan fried vegetable patties layered with spiced mayonnaise and fresh toppings. It is a popular snack and street style fast food. This recipe shows how to make homemade veggie burger patties and assemble the burger easily.
Chilli Cheese Toast
Chilli Cheese Toast is a tasty cheese toast that is spiced with green chilli peppers, ginger and seasonings. An easy breakfast or snack to prepare and serve.
Mumbai Masala Sandwich | Bombay Masala Toast Sandwich
Masala Sandwich is a tasty and crispy toasted sandwiches spiced with cilantro chutney, stuffed with a savory mashed potato filling and topped with mix veggies and then grilled or toasted. These spiced and filling masala toast sandwiches are a popular street food snack from Mumbai.
Bombay Sandwich Recipe (Street Style)
This Bombay Sandwich Recipe is a popular Mumbai street food of flavorful and tasty sandwiches made with mix vegetables like beetroot, potato, tomato, onion and cucumber paired with butter, green chutney and a few ground spice powders. Also famous as the Mumbai Sandwich, this is a sweet, salty, spicy and savory recipe filled with a flavor that will leave you wanting for more!
Cheese Sandwich (Grilled & On Skillet)
There’s nothing more simple to make and satisfying to enjoy than a warm, crisp and gooey cheese sandwich. Here I share two ways to prepare an easy grilled cheese sandwich in less than 20 minutes. Try your preferred recipe for a quick and yummy breakfast, lunch, or even dinner.
Coleslaw Sandwich Recipe (Vegetarian)
This vegetarian Coleslaw Sandwich is made with a crunchy mix of cabbage, carrots and other vegetables tossed in eggless mayonnaise and seasonings. The filling is creamy, slightly tangy and mostly raw. It comes together quickly and needs no cooking except basic prep. Serve as a light breakfast, brunch or snack.
Palak Pakoda Recipe (North Indian Style)
Palak Pakoda (also called Palak Pakora) is a quick savory Indian snack of deep-fried spinach fritters made with fresh spinach leaves (palak), gram flour (besan), onion, herbs and spices. This Palak Pakoda recipe is one of our favorite pakoda variants from the North Indian cuisine. Serve these scrumptious fritters with your preferred chutney or ketchup.
Mirchi Bajji Recipe | Chilli Bajji | Mirapakaya Bajji
Tangy, spiced, crunchy and tasty stuffed Mirchi Bajji. These delicious Chilli Bajji are also known as Mirapakaya Bajji in Andhra and is a well known street food there.Â
Bread Pakora Recipe (Stuffed Bread Pakoda)
Bread Pakora is a popular North Indian street food snack or an evening snack made by dipping bread slices, often stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, in a seasoned gram flour batter and deep-frying until crispy and golden. Crunchy on the outside and soft inside, this delicious tea-time treat is served hot with chutneys and a cup of chai.
Falafel Recipe
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern deep fried snack made with chickpeas or fava beans, spices and herbs. Here I share an authentic middle eastern recipe for preparing the best traditional Chickpea Falafel that is crispy, crunchy and can be eaten as is or served with sauces, dips, or enjoyed in pitas, wraps.
Veg Grilled Sandwich Recipe
This Veg Grilled Sandwich is made with bread, butter, spiced coriander chutney and fresh vegetables. It is grilled until crisp on the outside while the filling stays soft. The recipe is vegetarian and easy to customize. Serve it hot as a snack or light meal.
Pazham Pori | Banana Fritters
Pazham pori or ethakka appam is a popular street food snack from Kerala made with ripe bananas.Â
Paneer Kathi Roll (Paneer Wrap)
Paneer Kathi Roll is a popular street food from Kolkata, made with spiced pan-fried or grilled paneer cubes wrapped in a soft, flaky paratha along with tangy chutneys and crunchy vegetables. This Paneer Roll makes for a filling and flavorful snack.
Frankie Recipe (Veg Frankie)
This Veg Frankie is made with thin wheat rotis filled with crispy aloo tikki and fresh vegetables. Yogurt raita adds a creamy contrast to the spiced potato filling. The roti is rolled tightly to form a wrap. Serve warm as a snack or quick meal.
Onion Pakoda Recipe
Onion Pakoda also called Onion Pakora is a deep fried snack made with plenty of thinly sliced onions, gram flour (besan), carom seeds and a few spices. This recipe is a classic Punjabi style version which is flavorful, tasty, crispy and tastes best with a side of coriander chutney, mint chutney or ketchup.
Papdi Chaat Recipe (Delhi Style Papri Chaat)
Papdi Chaat is a popular North Indian street food snack made with crisp papdi layered with boiled potatoes, cooked chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, and ground spices. It has a mix of crunchy and creamy textures with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.
Sev Puri Recipe – Mumbai Style
Sev puri is a popular Mumbai street food chaat made with crispy flat puris. The puris are topped with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, chutneys, sev, herbs, and ground spices. This chaat has a balance of spicy, sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Sev puri is assembled just before serving to keep the puris crisp.
Dahi Puri Recipe (Dahi Batata Puri)
Dahi Puri, also known as Dahi Batata Puri or Dahi Sev Puri, is a popular Mumbai chaat snack. Crispy hollow puris are filled with boiled potatoes, sweet and spicy chutneys, and fresh yogurt, then topped with sev, chaat masala and coriander leaves. Each bite has a balance of crispy, tangy, sweet and mildly spicy flavors.
Bread Pizza Recipe
Bread Pizza recipe is a quick, instant and tasty variation of pizza made on skillet/griddle or on a tawa or frying pan. The bread base mimics the pizza base with veggie toppings. It is made with a large sized bread or sandwich bread, pizza sauce, vegetable toppings and mozzarella cheese.
Samosa Recipe (Punjabi Aloo Samosa)
A traditional Punjabi samosa is a deep-fried triangular snack with a flaky pastry shell and a tangy, spiced potato and green peas filling. In this samosa recipe, the dough is made with less water for extra flakiness, and the stuffing is simple, balanced, and flavorful. You can deep-fry, bake, or air-fry these samosas as you prefer.
Chana Chaat Recipe (Chickpea Chaat Snack)
Chana Chaat or Chickpea Chaat is a tasty, tangy and easy chaat snack made from white chickpeas or chana, spice powders, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and lemon. You can also use canned chickpeas to make this chatpata chana chaat snack.
Paneer Bread Roll
Paneer Bread Roll is a quick snack of a savory, spiced paneer stuffing filled in bread slices and made into rolls which are then baked. This recipe is made without onions and garlic.
Pav Bhaji Recipe (Mumbai Style)
Pav Bhaji is a Mumbai street food made with a spiced mashed vegetable curry served with butter-toasted pav buns. It is garnished with chopped onions, lemon wedges, and fresh coriander. This recipe follows the traditional stovetop method used for making street-style pav bhaji at home.
Aloo Tikki Chole
Aloo Tikki Chole are crispy, savory spiced potato patties served with a spicy North Indian chickpea curry topped with some spicy and sweet chutneys, onions and sev.
Dahi Vada Recipe (Authentic)
Dahi Vada is a popular Indian snack made with soft fried lentil dumplings. The dumplings are soaked in creamy whipped yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys. It is commonly served as a snack or festive dish.
Mysore Bonda Recipe | Mysore Bajji
Mysore Bonda also known as Mysore Bajji is a popular South Indian snack made with lentils, fresh herbs and vibrant spices. The ingredients are combined to create a thick batter, and are then deep fried to make crisp, soft and fluffy fritters.
Dal Vada | Masala Vada | Parippu Vada
Dal Vada, also known as Parippu Vada, Chana Dal Vada or Masala Vada, are savory and crunchy fritters made with chana dal, spices and herbs. It is a popular South Indian street food that is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Aloo Tikki Recipe (Indian Potato Patties)
Aloo Tikki is a popular North Indian street food made with spiced mashed potatoes shaped into patties and shallow fried until crisp. These potato patties can be made plain or stuffed with green peas, chana dal, or paneer.
Paneer Amritsari Recipe
The vegetarian version of the famous Amritsari Fish Tikka is Paneer Amritsari where paneer cubes are marinated in a spiced, tangy, gram flour mixture, together with spices, herbs and golden fried. Extra firm tofu can be used as a substitute for paneer.
Mushroom Tikka Recipe
This recipe of Mushroom Tikka or Tandoori Mushroom has tender, succulent mushrooms that are marinated and later baked or grilled. Instead of baking, the marinated mushrooms can also be pan fried or shallow fried.
Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (Pan-fried & Baked)
Hara Bhara Kabab is made with spinach, green peas, potatoes, herbs, and spices. The mixture is shaped into patties and shallow-fried until golden and crisp. Serve hot with mint chutney as a snack or party starter.
Aloo Tikki Burger (Potato Burger)
Aloo tikki burger recipe where crisp golden potato patties are sandwiched in burger buns and then topped with fresh raw veggies and spiced with chutneys. Good to look at and good to eat too.
Veg Cutlet Recipe | Mix Vegetable Cutlet
Vegetable Cutlet are crisp, savory, tender patties made with a mix of hearty veggies, savory spices, fresh herbs and crispy breadcrumbs. Cutlet is a popular snack in Indian cuisine.
Pizza Recipe | Homemade Vegetarian Pizza
Treat yourself to the best homemade Pizza recipe that’s completely customizable to your tastes. Plan your next pizza party using my foolproof recipe for making perfect Veg Pizza from scratch every time!
Paneer Salad Recipe
Paneer salad is a fresh Indian-style salad made with cubed paneer, vegetables, lemon juice, and olive oil. It is a no-cook recipe that comes together in minutes. The salad is lightly spiced and tangy, with a balance of soft and crunchy textures. It can be served as a starter, side dish, or light meal.
Main Course
Dal Makhani Recipe (Authentic Punjabi Style)
This Dal Makhani recipe is a restaurant style version with subtle smoky flavors and creaminess of the lentils. Dal Makhani is one of the most popular lentil recipes from the North Indian Punjabi cuisine made with whole urad dal (black gram), kidney beans (rajma) and simmered with butter, cream, fragrant spices, creating a luscious, smoky-flavored delicacy best enjoyed with roti, paratha or rice.
Rajma Recipe | Rajma Masala (Restaurant Style)
This Rajma recipe is a Punjabi-style curry made with kidney beans cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy with herbs and finished with cream. This restaurant-style rajma masala pairs well with steamed rice, naan, roti, or paratha.
Chole Recipe | Punjabi Chole Masala
This Chole recipe is inspired by the chole served on the streets of Delhi and Punjab. The curry is made with chickpeas simmered in an onion-tomato gravy flavored with freshly ground spices and herbs. This Punjabi Chole Masala has bold, spiced flavors and follows a traditional North Indian method.
Kala Chana (Punjabi Black Chickpeas Curry)
Kala Chana is a traditional Punjabi black chickpeas curry prepared in an onion-tomato masala with everyday Indian spices and herbs. It has a balanced, mildly spicy and earthy flavor. The dish is typically served with roti, paratha or steamed rice as a wholesome North Indian meal.
Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer Butter Masala is a popular North Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes cooked in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy with butter, cream, and spices. This rich and lightly sweet curry is commonly served with roti, naan, paratha, or steamed rice.
Kali Dal | Punjabi Black Dal (Maa Ki Dal)
Black gram dal or kali dal or maa ki dal is a popular and delicious Punjabi lentil dish made with sabut urad dal, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices.
Whole Masoor Dal | Brown Lentils (Sabut Masoor Dal)
Whole Masoor Dal, also known as Brown Lentils or Sabut Masoor Dal, is a flavorful North Indian lentil curry made with whole brown lentils, onions and tomatoes. It is cooked with aromatic herbs and everyday spices. This hearty and vegan dal pairs well with roti or steamed rice.
Bharwa Bhindi Recipe (Punjabi Style)
Bharwa Bhindi or Stuffed Bhindi is a lightly spiced, tasty recipe where okra is stuffed with ground spice powders and then slow-cooked. These succulently cooked okra tastes too good as a side with roti, paratha, naan or dal-rice. This Punjabi style dry Stuffed Okra is also made without onion and garlic and a vegan recipe .Â
Malai Kofta Recipe (Restaurant Style Paneer Kofta)
Malai Kofta is a delicious recipe of fried balls of potato and paneer in a rich, lightly sweet, creamy mild gravy made with onions, tomatoes, cashews and spices. This melt-in-your-mouth recipe is a labor of love, but one that is well worth it.
Methi Matar Malai Recipe (Creamy & Rich)
Methi Matar Malai is a North Indian curry prepared with fenugreek leaves (methi), green peas and a creamy onion-cashew base. The gravy is mildly spiced and slightly sweet, which balances the natural bitterness of the methi. Cream is added for a smooth and rich texture. Serve this curry hot with naan, roti or steamed rice.
Kadai Paneer Recipe (Restaurant Style)
Kadai Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with paneer cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy along with onions and capsicum. The dish is flavored with freshly ground kadai masala and traditionally cooked in a thick-bottomed kadai. This version has a bold, slightly smoky taste and is commonly served with Indian breads.
Pindi Chole | Pindi Chana
Pindi Chana is a dry chickpea dish from Rawalpindi in Punjab, Pakistan. It is made with cooked chickpeas seasoned with chole masala powder, ginger, garlic and tangy dry mango powder. The dish is prepared without onions or tomatoes and has tangy, spiced flavors.
Instant Pot Chana Masala
Instant Pot Chana Masala is an easy one-pot curry made with chickpeas cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy in the Instant Pot. This vegan and gluten-free dish uses regular Indian spices and cooks quickly. It pairs well with steamed rice or Indian flatbreads for a comforting meal.
Chana Pulao (Indian Chickpea Rice)
Chana pulao is a one-pot spiced, fragrant and delish chickpea rice dish made with fragrant basmati rice, melt in the mouth white chickpeas (garbanzo beans or kabuli chana), sharp onions, tangy tomatoes, healthy herbs and bold spices.
Peas Pulao Recipe (Matar Pulao)
Peas Pulao is made by cooking basmati rice with green peas, onions, herbs and whole spices. The rice turns fragrant and lightly spiced. This recipe can be made in a stovetop pressure cooker, pan or Instant Pot. Serve hot as a main dish or side.
Pulao Recipe | Vegetable Pulao (Veg Pulav)
Veg Pulao or Pulav (also called Pilaf) is an easy vegetarian one-pot rice dish made with basmati rice, mixed vegetables, whole spices, and herbs. You can use vegetables like peas, potatoes, and green beans. This simple pulao recipe is flavorful and works well as a complete meal.
Kashmiri Pulao Recipe (Vegetarian)
Kashmiri Pulao is a delicious rice pulao made with basmati rice, nuts, dried fruits, saffron and fresh fruits. It is mildly spiced with a faintly sweet taste. The recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. Serve it as a side or a light meal.
Lobia Recipe | Lobia Masala (Punjabi Recipe)
Flavorful and tasty Lobia recipe is a spiced, tangy curry made with black eyed beans onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. This delish lobia masala comes together quickly and is simple to make.
Dal Tadka Recipe (Restaurant Style)
This restaurant-style Dal Tadka recipe is a smooth and creamy lentil dish made with pigeon pea lentils (tur dal), onions, tomatoes and herbs, finished with a tempering of spices like cumin, garlic, dried red chillies, asafoetida and red chilli powder. The dhungar method gives the dal a subtle smoky flavor. It is best served with steamed basmati rice or enjoyed with roti or paratha.
Missi Roti Recipe (Gram Flour Flatbread)
Missi Roti is a savory North Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour, gram flour and simple spices. It has a mild nutty flavor and soft texture. This roti is often prepared for breakfast or lunch and served with dal, sabzi or curd.
Paneer Kurma Recipe (White Paneer Korma)
Creamy, rich, delicately flavored and delicious Paneer Kurma recipe is made in a white gravy base of blanched almonds, onions, yogurt and spices. The exotic flavors of this White Paneer Korma is best savored with naan or tandoori roti or paratha.
Bhatura Recipe (Naturally Fermented Bhature)
Bhatura or Bhature is a crispy and fluffy, leavened fried North Indian bread made with a dough of all-purpose flour, yogurt, water, salt, sugar and a leavening ingredient like baking soda, baking powder or yeast. This soft and fluffy no yeast bhatura recipe is made with a naturally fermented dough of whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yogurt, baking powder and seasonings.
Dal Bukhara Recipe
Dal Bukhara is a rich, creamy slow-cooked whole black gram (urad dal) recipe with with tomato puree, butter and cream. This recipe was made famous by ITC Maurya Hotel in Delhi.
Roti Recipe | Chapati Recipe | Phulka Recipe (3 Ways)
Roti or Phulka or Chapati is an everyday staple Indian flatbread that is made in nearly every part of India. This roti or chapati recipe of an unleavened flatbread is made with basic ingredients – whole wheat flour, ghee, salt and water.
Poori Recipe (Puri)
Poori or Puri is a traditional Indian fried unleavened bread made with whole wheat flour, salt, and water. The dough is rolled into small discs and deep fried. Poori puffs up while frying and turns crisp on the outside. It has a soft texture inside when made correctly.
Naan Recipe (Without Yeast)
Naan is a light, soft Indian flatbread made with all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, oil, and water, and leavened with either yeast or a mixture of yogurt and baking powder. It is cooked in a tandoor or on a hot griddle or tawa (skillet). This slightly chewy bread pairs well with rich curries, dals, and kababs.
Vegetable Dum Biryani | Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani
Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani is a flavorful dum-cooked rice dish made with basmati rice, spiced vegetable gravy, herbs, nuts, raisins, yogurt and saffron. Each layer is slow-cooked so the rice absorbs the aroma of the masala gravy. The result is a rich, fragrant biryani with balanced flavors and soft, tender vegetables. Serve it hot with raita for a complete and satisfying meal.
Chettinad Biryani Recipe (Vegetarian)
This Chettinad Biryani recipe is a spicy, flavorful, vegetarian one made with fragrant basmati rice, fresh button mushrooms, flavorful spices, tangy yogurt and creamy coconut milk. The recipe requires only one pot and is made in less than forty five minutes!
Yakhni Pulao Recipe (Vegetarian)
This Yakhni Pulao is a delicious vegetarian version of rice based pilaf featuring basmati rice, vegetable stock, mixed veggies, spices and herbs from the Hyderabadi cuisine.
Coconut Milk Rice (South Indian Style)
Coconut Milk Rice (also called Thengai Paal Sadam in Tamil) is a mild, fragrant rice based pilaf made with coconut milk, onions, herbs, spices and mixed vegetables. What’s best is the fact that it’s not just vegetarian, but a vegan-friendly recipe too.
Saffron Rice Recipe (Indian Style)
Saffron Rice, also known as Yellow Rice, is a fragrant rice dish made with basmati rice and saffron. The saffron gives the rice a natural yellow color and a mild aroma. The flavor is subtle and gently spiced, without being spicy or overpowering. Saffron Rice pairs well with curries, lentil dishes, and other saucy gravies.
Chana Biryani
Chana biryani is an aromatic, spiced and delicious dum cooked and layered biryani made with white chickpeas, basmati rice, coconut milk, onion, tomatoes, herbs and spices.
Ambur Biryani Recipe (With Mushrooms)
Ambur Biryani with mushrooms – a vegetarian version of the famous star biryani from Ambur.
Navratan Korma (Delicious and Rich Curry)
Navratan Korma is a rich and mildly sweet Indian curry made with nine key ingredients. It includes assorted vegetables, nuts and dry fruits cooked in a creamy gravy. The dish is flavored with aromatic spices and a few herbs for balance. This classic vegetarian korma is often served with naan, roti or rice.
Shahi Paneer Recipe (Mughlai Restaurant Style)
Shahi Paneer is a Mughlai restaurant-style paneer curry made in a creamy white gravy of onions, nuts, melon seeds, yogurt, cream and fragrant spices. This recipe does not use tomatoes and has a mildly spiced, rich flavor. Serve hot with naan, roti or jeera rice.
Kaju Curry | Kaju Masala
Kaju curry is a restaurant style delicious recipe of a creamy kaju butter masala with a rich, tangy, sweet flavorful gravy made with cashews, tomatoes, cream and spices
Chole Paneer Recipe | Chana Paneer
Chole Paneer recipe is a spicy, delicious curry of white chickpeas and paneer from the Punjabi cuisine. This Chana Paneer is made with onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs tastes best with roti, naan or paratha.
Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe
This Moong Dal Khichdi recipe is made with rice, split yellow moong dal, ghee and mild spices for a simple and comforting meal. The texture is soft and slightly mushy, making it easy to digest and suitable for all ages. You can adjust the consistency from thick to slightly loose based on your preference. The recipe includes pressure cooker, Instant Pot and stovetop pan methods.
Chana Dal Recipe (Punjabi Style)
This Chana Dal is a Punjabi-style recipe made with Bengal gram lentils (hulled and split black chickpeas) cooked with onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. The lentils are simmered with a spiced onion-tomato base. It pairs well with Indian flatbreads like roti, phulka or paratha. This dal also goes well with steamed rice.
Matar Paneer Recipe (Punjabi Mutter Paneer)
Matar Paneer is a classic Punjabi curry of paneer cubes and green peas cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. This home-style recipe is simple, flavorful and made with everyday ingredients. The dish can be prepared easily on the stovetop in a pan or pot, and I have also included Instant Pot instructions. Serve mutter paneer with roti, naan, paratha or steamed basmati rice.
Malabar Biryani | Kerala Thalassery Biryani (Veg)
This Malabar Biryani is a mild and delicately spiced vegetable biryani made with a bevy of fresh veggies, spices, herbs, onions, cashews, raisins and coconut milk. Best served with side of raita and some papadam.
Tawa Paneer Recipe (Street Style)
Tawa paneer is a semi dry curry made with capsicum/bell pepper, onions, tomatoes and paneer cubes cooked on tawa or a flat skillet or griddle. A popular paneer dish served in restaurants and my recipe makes for a street style version, which is delicious.
Palak Paneer Recipe (Spinach Sauce & Paneer)
Palak Paneer is a smooth and creamy North Indian dish made with paneer cooked in a fresh spinach gravy. This easy Palak Paneer recipe uses fresh spinach leaves, paneer, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices. The gravy has a mild flavor with a natural green color from the spinach. It is one of the most popular vegetarian paneer dishes served with roti or rice.
Kadala Curry Recipe (Kerala Style)
Kadala Curry (a.k.a. Kadala Kari) is a delicious, robust and flavorful curry made with black chickpeas, fresh coconut, onions, herbs and a bevy of warming spices both ground and whole. A unique and special curry from the South Indian Kerala cuisine.
Lucknowi Biryani
This is an aromatic, light, mild and a subtle flavored Awadhi biryani made with mix vegetables.
Aloo Matar Recipe | Punjabi Aloo Mutter
Aloo Matar (also spelled Aloo Mutter) is an evergreen North Indian Punjabi curry made with potatoes and green peas cooked in an onion tomato masala base. The gravy is light and uses everyday spices like cumin, turmeric, red chilli powder and garam masala. Serve it with roti, paratha or steamed rice.
Paneer Lababdar (Restaurant Style Recipe)
Paneer Lababdar recipe is a restaurant-style North Indian curried dish made with paneer in a creamy onion, tomato and cashew gravy. The curry base has a mild tang with a slight sweetness and balanced spices. It pairs well with naan, roti or jeera rice.
Moong Dal Tadka (Yellow Moong Dal Recipe)
Moong Dal Recipe is a simple, healthy and protein-rich dish made with split and hulled yellow moong dal. This version shows how to make classic Moong Dal Tadka, where cooked lentils are finished with a flavorful tempering of spices in ghee or oil. It is easy to prepare and pairs well with rice or roti.
Kadai Mushroom Recipe
Kadai Mushroom is a North Indian dish made with mushrooms, onions and capsicum cooked in a tangy tomato-based gravy and flavored with freshly ground kadai masala. The recipe can be made as a dry, semi-dry or gravy dish depending on preference. It is quick to prepare and tastes best with roti, naan or paratha.
Aloo Gobi Recipe (Restaurant Style Curry)
Aloo Gobi is a flavorful, comforting North Indian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, onions, herbs, and spices. It can be prepared as a dry stir-fry or as a curry, with the curried version being more popular. This particular Aloo Gobi recipe is a rich, creamy restaurant-style version, cooked in a luscious makhani style sauce. The sauce is made with butter, onions, tomatoes, cashews, spices, herbs, and a touch of cream for a smooth, velvety texture.
Paneer Makhani Recipe (Easy & Tasty)
Paneer Makhani is succulently cooked cottage cheese cubes in a smooth sauce of tomatoes and cream, which is lightly spiced with a hint of tang and sweetness.
Kadhi Recipe (Punjabi Kadhi Pakora)
Kadhi is a popular North Indian dish of onion fritters dunked in a spiced yogurt sauce. Also known as Kadhi Pakora this dish is best relished with steamed rice.
Veg Makhanwala
Vegetable makhanwala is a creamy and rich tomato based gravy made with mix vegetables.
Paneer Bhurji Recipe (Punjabi Style)
Bhurji means scrambled in Hindi, so Paneer Bhurji is a scrambled paneer dish made with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, and spices. The paneer is mixed into a lightly tangy and spiced sautéed masala. This is a Punjabi-style paneer bhurji recipe made the way it is prepared in my home.
Veg Kurma Recipe | Vegetable Korma
Veg Kurma (or Veg Korma) is made by cooking mixed vegetables in a creamy gravy of yogurt, cashews, coconut and spices. This South Indian hotel-style recipe is mildly spiced and full of flavor. The gravy is smooth, rich and pairs well with poori, dosa, parotta or rice. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Tomato Pulao
Tomato pulao is a one pot delicious tangy spicy pilaf made with rice, tomatoes, mix veggies, herbs and spices.
Chilli Paneer Recipe (Restaurant Style)
Chilli Paneer is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with batter-coated, crisp fried paneer cubes tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce with spring onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, green chillies and soy sauce. This recipe features a semi-dry consistency similar to the restaurant-style version.
Gobi Manchurian Recipe (Crispy Cauliflower Manchurian)
Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indian-Chinese starter or snack made with batter-coated, pan-fried cauliflower florets. The crispy cauliflower is tossed in a spicy, savory, umami sauce made with alliums, herbs, soy sauce, chilli sauce and tomato ketchup. This dry version is the most commonly served style in Chinese restaurants. It is usually enjoyed hot as an appetizer or snack.
Manchurian Recipe | Veg Manchurian Gravy
Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with crispy fried mixed vegetable balls simmered in a spicy, sweet, tangy, umami sauce or gravy. Veg Manchurian gravy pairs well with noodles, fried rice, or plain steamed rice.
Chilli Gobi (Cauliflower Chilli)
Chilli gobi is a popular starter or snack recipe from the indo Chinese cuisine. A fusion dish, chilli gobi is crispy, spicy, slightly sweet and sour tasting. The cauliflower florets are batter coated, deep fried and then mixed with stir-fried spring onions (scallions), capsicum (green bell pepper), sauces, salt and pepper.
Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe
Schezwan Fried Rice is a vibrant Indo-Chinese stir-fried dish made with cooked rice, spicy schezwan sauce, and mixed vegetables. It is zesty, hearty, and easy to prepare with wholesome ingredients. Garlic, spring onions, celery, and vinegar add flavor, while mushrooms or other veggies can be included for variety. This flavorful rice dish works well as a main or side and pairs nicely with manchurian or other Chinese-inspired recipes.
Veg Fried Rice Recipe (Chinese Style)
This Chinese-style veg fried rice is made with cooked rice, fresh mixed vegetables, herbs and simple seasonings. It is stir-fried on high heat for a light smoky flavor. The recipe is vegan and can be made gluten-free with tamari. You can adjust the vegetables and seasoning as per your taste.
Sweets & Desserts
Sheer Khurma Recipe (Milk, Vermicelli, Dates Sweet)
Sheer Khurma (also known as Sheer Khorma) is a rich, creamy, traditional sweet made with wheat vermicelli, milk, dates, nuts, dry fruits, sugar and ghee. It is made during Ramadan and also on the festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr in the South Asian countries of India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan. 'Sheer' means milk and 'Khurma' refers to dates in Persian language.
Shahi Tukda Recipe | Traditional Shahi Tukra Sweet
Shahi Tukda is a rich, royal, indulgent and popular dessert from the Mughlai Cuisine. It is made of ghee fried bread slices that are soaked in rose & cardamom scented sugar syrup that are topped with fragrant, creamy, sweetened, thickened milk (a.k.a rabdi) that is flavored with exotic saffron. It is garnished with nuts like almonds, pistachios, cashews and sometimes even edible silver leaf (varak).
Meethi Seviyan Recipe (Sweet Vermicelli)
Meethi Seviyan recipe is a unique sweet dish made with whole wheat vermicelli, ghee, milk, sugar, nuts and raisins. It is a dry variation, which is also popular as a traditional sweet. You can enhance its richness by adding more nuts and dry fruits.
Malpua Recipe (Classic Homemade Sweet)
Malpua is a traditional and popular Indian sweet of pan-fried or shallow-fried flour pancakes dipped in sugar syrup and served with rabri or sweetened thickened milk. These pancakes are soft and fluffy inside with crisp edges. They are made with all-purpose flour, curd (yogurt), spices and sometimes khoya (milk solids), and are often topped with nuts.
Phirni Recipe | Firni
Phirni is a classic North Indian rice pudding made by slow-cooking ground rice with milk and sugar. It is flavored with saffron and cardamom and garnished with nuts. This creamy dessert is commonly prepared during festive occasions and special celebrations.
Kheer Recipe (Indian Rice Kheer)
Rice Kheer is a classic Indian dessert made by slow-cooking basmati rice in milk until thick and creamy. Sugar, cardamom, saffron and nuts are added for flavor and richness. This traditional Kheer Recipe is simple to make in one pot and results in a smooth, comforting Indian rice pudding. It is often prepared during festivals and special occasions.
Dry Fruit Laddu Recipe (Naturally Sweetened)
Easy Dry Fruit Laddu Recipe without any added sugar or fats like ghee or oil. Packed with nutrients, good fats and fibre, these energy balls are made with dates, figs and various nuts. This Dry Fruit Ladoo recipe gets done quickly and comes together under 20 minutes.
Rabdi Recipe | Traditional Rabri
Rabdi or rabri is a classic, traditional North Indian sweet of thickened sweetened milk filled with layers of clotted cream (malai). It is also known as lachha rabdi in Hindi language and made by slow cooking milk in a large surfaced pan, until the milk reduces and thickens.
Seviyan Kheer Recipe (Vermicelli Kheer)
Seviyan Kheer, also known as Vermicelli Kheer, is a creamy North Indian sweet made with wheat vermicelli, milk, sugar, nuts, and dry fruits, flavored with cardamom. This easy dessert comes together in about 20 minutes and can be served warm or chilled.
Suji Ka Halwa | Sheera Recipe
Suji Ka Halwa (also called Sheera) is a classic Indian semolina pudding made with roasted suji (rava/semolina), ghee, sugar, and cardamom, garnished with nuts. This melt-in-the-mouth North Indian sweet is my family’s heirloom recipe; made for decades during festivals, poojas, and special occasions. Quick to prepare and easily scalable, this halwa is perfect as prasad or a comforting dessert any time.
Atta Laddu | Wheat Ladoo
These wheat ladoo make for a good sweet snack for kids as well as for the whole family. Easy and quick to prepare delicious ladoo made with whole wheat flour, sugar and ghee.
Gulab Jamun Recipe
Delicious Gulab Jamun Recipe made with khoya or mawa (milk solids,) paneer and sugar in the traditional way. Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian sweet and this recipe is the classic traditional method of making these treats.
Aamras Recipe
Aamras is a popular and traditional mango delicacy from the Western Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Enjoy it as it is or with poori (Indian fried bread).
Apple Halwa
Apple halwa recipe made with apples, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Apple halwa is a delicious halwa that is easy to make. This apple halwa does not use sooji (rava), milk, khoya or milk powder. Just apples, sugar (optional) and ghee. Flavorings and nuts of your choice can be added to the halwa.Â
Mysore Pak Recipe
Mysore pak is a popular and super delicious Indian sweet from the city of Mysore in the Karnataka state in South India. Mysore pak is made with only three ingredients – gram flour, ghee and sugar. It is rich, luxurious and melt in the mouth sweet.
Badam Halwa Recipe (South Indian Style)
Badam Halwa is a rich, luxurious and popular South Indian style delicious halwa made with blanched almonds, ghee and sugar. This recipe gives you one of best Almond Halwa that you can make.
Jalebi Recipe (Traditional Method)
Jalebi are funnel-cake style fried spirals that is doused in a sweet sugar syrup for a delightful treat. These spirals are made with a fermented batter of all-purpose flour, gram flour, baking soda, turmeric powder and are later deep fried. This homemade jalebi recipe makes for crispy, crunchy, syrupy, juicy jalebi and follows the traditional method or technique.
malai kulfi
This is an easy and delicious kesar pista malai kulfi made without condensed milk or khoya (mawa).
Besan Ladoo (Easy Besan ke Laddu Recipe)
Besan Ladoo, also known as Besan Ke Laddu, is a popular North Indian sweet made with gram flour (besan), ghee and powdered sugar. The besan is slow-roasted in ghee until golden and aromatic, then mixed with sugar and shaped into round laddus. These rich and melt-in-the-mouth sweets are commonly prepared during festive occasions.
Moong Dal Halwa
Moong Dal Halwa is a rich Indian sweet made with moong lentils, ghee, milk, sugar and nuts. It is especially popular in Rajasthan and other parts of North India. This halwa is usually prepared during winters and for festivals or special occasions.
Kulfi Recipe (Kulfi Ice Cream)
Kulfi is a dense and creamy Indian frozen dessert traditionally made with reduced milk or khoya. This Kulfi recipe uses milk, khoya (mawa), sugar and flavorings like cardamom and nuts. The mixture is frozen in moulds until firm. It makes a rich and refreshing dessert for warm days.
Mango Kulfi (Quick, No Cook Recipe)
Mango Kulfi is a rich, creamy, and traditional Indian frozen dessert made with the goodness of ripe mangoes, milk, and sugar. This no-cook version made with mangoes, condensed milk, cream, milk and flavorings is quick to prepare and bursting with the natural sweetness and aroma of mangoes – perfect for summer indulgence.
Suhoor Recipes
Aloo Paratha Recipe (Punjabi Style)
Aloo Paratha is a popular Punjabi breakfast made with unleavened whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced, tangy mashed potato filling. The stuffed paratha is rolled out and cooked on a tawa or skillet/griddle with oil or ghee until crisp and golden. It is best served with yogurt, butter, or mango or lemon pickle. This aloo ka paratha is made using my tried and tested family recipe.
Mooli Paratha Recipe (Stuffed Radish Paratha)
Punjabi Mooli Paratha is made by stuffing whole wheat dough with a spiced grated radish filling and roasting it on a tawa with ghee or oil. The radish mixture is flavored with green chilies, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt. These stuffed flatbreads are best served hot with curd, pickle or white butter. Ideal for breakfast or lunch, they make a satisfying and hearty meal.
Masala Rice
Masala Rice or spiced rice is a medium spicy dish made with leftover rice, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. Makes for a hearty meal with some raita or salad.
Aloo Puri Recipe
Punjabi Aloo Puri recipe is a traditional dish featuring a mildly spiced, tangy potato curry served with soft and crispy puri. The aloo sabzi pairs perfectly with freshly fried puffed bread, making it ideal for breakfast or lunch.
Gobi Paratha Recipe (Punjabi Cauliflower Paratha)
Cauliflower Paratha, also known as Gobi Paratha, is an unleavened whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced grated cauliflower filling. This popular Punjabi dish is often prepared for breakfast and is also served in restaurants and dhabas. This recipe follows an authentic homestyle method traditionally used in Punjabi households.
Gajar Matar ki Sabji (Carrots & Green Peas)
This Gajar Matar Sabji is a delicious North Indian Punjabi style dry preparation of sautéed carrots and fresh green peas with few spices and herbs. Best served with some roti, phulka or paratha for a comforting, healthy and satisfying meal.
Paneer Paratha Recipe (Punjabi Style)
Paneer Paratha is a North Indian stuffed flatbread made with whole wheat flour dough and a spiced grated paneer (Indian cottage cheese) filling. It is one of the most loved paratha varieties from Punjab and is commonly made for breakfast.
Veg Keeema Recipe
Vegetable Keema is an easy, delicious Indian recipe made with minced vegetables, spices and herbs. Keema or kheema is a Hindi word for 'mince.'
Bhindi Do Pyaza Recipe (Punjabi Style)
Bhindi Do Pyaza is a North Indian dish made from Okra with double the amount of Onions. Try this Punjabi style Bhindi Do Pyaza recipe for a vegan and gluten-free side dish that you will like.
Pita Bread Recipe (Oven & Stovetop)
Pita Bread is a leavened Middle Eastern flatbread traditionally made with flour, yeast, water and salt. This homemade version uses whole wheat flour along with yeast, olive oil and sugar to make soft, light pita breads with classic pockets. The bread can be cooked on a skillet or baked in the oven. These vegan pita breads are perfect for wraps, sandwiches or serving with dips.
Gajar Matar ki Sabji (Carrots & Green Peas)
This Gajar Matar Sabji is a delicious North Indian Punjabi style dry preparation of sautéed carrots and fresh green peas with few spices and herbs. Best served with some roti, phulka or paratha for a comforting, healthy and satisfying meal.
French Beans Recipe (Aloo Beans)
This French Beans Recipe is a spiced, flavorful, tangy and tasty Punjabi style dish made with french beans, spices and potatoes. Super easy to make and quick, this Green Beans recipe is made with minimum ingredients and yet tastes very good.
Onion Paratha (Pyaz Paratha)
Onion Paratha are delicious whole wheat flatbreads stuffed with flavorful onions, spicy green chillies and savory spices. Also known as pyaz paratha, this tasty paratha variant is made in many Punjabi homes for breakfast. Make this delish paratha with my family recipe!
Basic Overnight Oats Recipe
Overnight oats is a no-cook recipe method of quick-cooking oats or rolled oats soaked overnight in water, milk or yogurt. Later topped with fruits and dry fruits and then served.
Besan Chilla Recipe (Besan ka Cheela)
Besan Chilla or Besan ka Cheela is a savory Indian pancake recipe made with gram flour (besan), onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. You can add your favorite grated vegetables to make these more nutritious, and serve as a quick breakfast, brunch, or even as a late-night snack.
Banana Milkshake Recipe | Wholesome Banana Shake
This banana milkshake recipe includes sweet bananas and coconut milk for a rich and creamy consistency that everyone (especially kids) will love. Plus we add a bit of vanilla and cinnamon for an extra delicious drink.
Avocado Toast Recipe (Easy & Healthy)
This Avocado Toast recipe is a simple breakfast or snack made with ripe avocado spread on crisp garlic toast. The avocado mixture is lightly seasoned and can be topped with herbs, spices, sprouts or other savory ingredients. It is quick to prepare and ready in about 15 minutes. This vegan avocado toast is easy to customize with different toppings.
Avocado Sandwich Recipe (Guacamole Sandwich)
This Avocado Sandwich recipe is basically an easy, filling, tasty and hearty Guacamole Sandwich that is made with a guacamole filling of ripe avocado, onions, herbs and spices with bread.
Potato Salad Recipe With Creamy Mayo Dressing
An easy American style classic Potato Salad Recipe that tastes delicious and is too good. This salad is made with a creamy mayonnaise dressing with mildly sweet, tangy and pungent notes. It also features pickled olives for a tangy taste.
Eggless Pancake Recipe
This Eggless Pancake recipe makes soft and fluffy pancakes without using eggs. The batter is prepared with whole wheat flour, milk, sugar, and simple flavorings. These pancakes turn out light and tender despite being made with whole wheat flour. They work well for a quick and easy breakfast.
Masala Chai Recipe (With Fresh Spices)
Masala Chai, or Indian Masala Tea, is a fragrant black tea brewed with spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and sometimes herbs like tulsi or lemongrass. It is sweetened with sugar and finished with a touch of milk. A beloved drink across India, perfect for breakfast time or with evening snacks.
Dry Fruit Milkshake Recipe (Energizing)
Healthy, refreshing, and energy-boosting, this dry fruit milkshake recipe is the perfect beverage to give you a quick boost throughout the day! It includes dried fruits, nuts, and plant-based milk making it a great gluten-free and vegan option.
Fruit Salad Recipe (Simple, Easy & Healthy)
Juicy, sweet, healthy and delicious, this tropical Fruit Salad recipe is sure to become part of your regular summer recipe repertoire. Quick to prepare, easy to digest and packed with nutrients, fruit salads are perfect for any season.
Sprouts Salad | Sprouted Moong Salad
Sprouts Salad is an easy and healthy salad made with sprouted moong beans, chopped vegetables, herbs and mild spices. The ingredients are mixed together to create a fresh and lightly spiced dish. This salad is vegan, gluten-free and naturally low in fat. Serve it as a light meal, snack or side dish.
Fresh and Creamy Avocado Salad Recipe
Creamy avocado, piquant onions, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy lemon dressing join forces in this simple recipe for Avocado Salad. This tasty side takes just 15 minutes to prepare, so it makes a regular appearance on our table during warmer months. Plus, it's both naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Russian Salad Recipe
This Russian Salad recipe is a simple mixed vegetable salad made with boiled potatoes, peas, carrots, french beans and capsicum. The vegetables are combined with eggless mayonnaise and mild seasonings. This salad is served chilled and works well as a side dish or light snack. It can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Vegetable Salad Recipe (Healthy & Easy)
This Vegetable Salad recipe is made with fresh onion, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber and avocado. Nuts, seeds, dried fruits and feta add texture and flavor. The salad is tossed in a simple lemon garlic vinaigrette. Serve this Veggie Salad fresh as a side dish or light meal.
Apple Salad Recipe (With Walnuts)
This easy, creamy apple salad recipe is a wonderful side for any gathering. It is sweet, crunchy and perfect on any buffet table. Made with fresh apples, fragrant celery, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy walnuts, tangy lemon juice and earthy spices, this salad is naturally gluten-free and perfectly kid-friendly.
Banana Smoothie Recipe (Plant Based)
Banana Smoothie is wonderfully healthy and delicious to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack. This is a healthy, delicious and filling smoothie made with ripe bananas, coconut milk and flavored with ground cinnamon.
This Iftar Recipes collection from the archives first published in July 2012. It has been updated on November 2024.
I want a diet recipe for those who r fatty and suffering from thyroid
i am not about thyroid related recipes, but you can check low fat recipes here – https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/recipe/low-fat-recipes/
Very delicious recepie 🙂
Thanks Taqdees
Your a sweetheart. Love every recepie of yours
all the recipes were beautiful
Thnqew 🙂 found all d recipes helpful..! Easy to make yet delicious by taste 😉
welcome fatima
Wow sir these recipes are wonderful, thank u for sharing these yummy recipe.it would be very helpful for my mom to make delicious food
welcome shazia. glad to know this.
Ramadan Kareem to all, love ur compilation of recipes , very thoughtfully done, have been innovating on veggies for Ramadan since the last 5 years as its a very healthy way to go , non veg eaten in the sub continent during Ramadan are dangerous calorie bombs :): , kudos for a good collection
thanks a lot.
Great .all indian food .
these recipes are delicious to see!
thanks sidratul
Thank u so much bro! Really nice blog.. easy recipes. Gonna try them
welcome sabina
Jazak Allahukhairan bro ( May Allah reward you) for the awesome recipe……..
Really thankful you to share it with us…
thanks a lot shazia for your best wishes.
My Muslim friends here in the Philippines are very excited for Ramadan 2014. They said if it wouldn’t start tomorrow, then it would be on Sunday. I respect how much they cherish this occasion and also enjoy it, especially their Muslim delicacies. 😀 Happy Ramadan to everyone, dear friends and may your purpose be done. Cheers!
Happy Ramadan to you too.
MASHA ALLAH great post! Thanks for sharing. Dasana really collection of recipes for this Ramadan. Hummus is new for me and i will to try in this Ramadan. I am in love with this. I am not even an Indian, far away from Arizona, but i will try many of these recipes. Thanks a lot for sharing. And Ramadan Mubarak in Advance Dasana………….
thanks shalina. ramadan mubarak to you as well.
Ramadan is a very important time for all muslims. Thanks for your nice recipes. I think your iftar recipe is very tasty. I am waiting for new iftar recipe this year.
I love these ramzan recipes
My neighbours who I think are Indian, have just knocked with a platter of food for us they have never done this before and we have only shared the odd hello when in passing. I’m wondering if this maybe is something traditional do do with Ramadan? If so should we reciprocate and what should I give in return as we would like to show our thanks, any ideas or help?
Thank you
lesley, i am not very sure about the ramadan festival. but as a unwritten rule, in most indian festivals we exchange sweets with neighbours. if you want then you can consider giving a big chocolate or cake or any other sweet. basically this sharing should come from heart. most indians are very open (less judgemental) during these festival occasions and its a good time to be friendly with your neighbours.
Ramadan Mubarak Dasana!! Great collection of recipes for this Ramadan. Hummus is new for me and i am gonna to try in this ramadan……
thanks surkhab. Ramadan Mubarak to you too.
Thank u so much Dassana.. amazing recipe list for ramzaan… m so gratefull to u coz m a muslim but fully vegetarian… no nonveg at all…seeing ur site m so happy…. this ramzaan m going try all ur recipes in this list.. thanks a ton… may u n ur familly be blessed in this holy mnth of ramzaan.
thanks anisha. i wish you and your family the same. you can try other recipes from the blog as well.
Hi dassana
It’s so thoughtful of you to come up with such wonderful recipes for ramadhan. First time on ur site and I’ve already picked out my favourites.
thanks azra. i am glad you liked the recipes.
I like cooking.Cooking nice food specially during ramadhan to share among relatives and neighbours is wonderful plus a lot of ibadaat of course.Thanks Allah for all these favors and wonders
thanks sayeeda
I’m in love with this! I am not even an indian,far away frm Nigeria,but I wil try many of these recipes IA
These recipes are very delicious..
Thanks a lot for the input.
welcome usman
Its my first ramzan after my marriage n m nt in india wid fmly.
Thnx alot 4 helping.. Hope my husband likes it!
welcome mehzabin
thanks a lot for these yummy receipes. i want veggie receipes. god bless u
im not a vegetarian but i love veggies and daals too. so i make sure to include veg dishes at iftar and suhoor meals.for veg recipes i visit this site daily.
do try these recipes for iftar and suhoor, bushra. i am sure you will like them.
hello Dassana
just recently discovered your site and i am really in love with it
and it was very thoughtful of you to make this page with iftar ideas… it really will help a lot for me to organize my menu !
thanks a lot 🙂
thanks and welcome sania.
Wow what an extensive list. Thank you very much for your effort. Now if somebody can cook all of this for me.:)
haha…. wish somebody can cook… even i feel the same at times 🙂
Wow! Everything looks delicious! Beautiful collection of recipes and photos 🙂
thanks courtney
Great list dassana….bookmarked!!
Thanks for the lovely list Dassana. the other day i was going through all the older posts.
welcome bushra.
thanx 4 ur concern ……..i needed his a lot ……..soon will b trying 2 make shammi kabab
thanks muskaan.
wow Dassana what a beautiful collection of menus.. i m gonna select a menu from it and make it this sunday for sure..
sure suhani…. do try.
This is thoughtful and amazing of u to organize it this way! thank you so much and this is definitely going into my bookmarks 😀
Cant wait 4 my family to b licking off their fingers through ur amazing recipes!
thanks a ton ahlam.
Nice of you to share. But I guess a lot of food would be non vegetarian. There is a special page today in the local newspaper about food they make for the breaking of the fast as well as the sahri /suhoor- the pre dawn meal. But as you say this a nice index for iftar.
i know radha, most of the food is non vegetarian. i have attended some iftar parties and i personally know this. but my friends mother would make all veggie stuff for me and my family when we visited their place. so this list is a good option for vegetarian buffet or for someone who wants to have only veg food.