Ramadan Dinner Ideas – 30 Delicious Recipes for Iftar

Harira, moroccan lentil soup made with red lentils, is one of the most famous dishes for breaking fast in North Africa. This delicious soup is a Ramadan staple. It can be a main meal in itself, along with a few Ramadan snacks and goodies.

Kanji is the most famous iftar food in Sri Lanka. This rice porridge can be made with chicken, lamb, and all kinds of different varieties but chicken congee is the most popular.

My mother in law also makes this when anyone is ill, because it is such a nourishing recipe. It is the ultimate comfort food.

Foul mudammas is a delicious meal, extremely popular in Egypt. This dish is made with fava beans and olive oil.

These juicy chicken thighs made in the air fryer will be a crowd pleaser at the Ramadan table.

Fried or roasted chicken is always a huge hit in our house.

Fish masala is a great filling main course, served with rice.

Prawn curry is another great way to mix things up and make a change from the usual meats or chicken. This is a healthy option with low salt.

This recipe for keema filling can be used for keema samosa, stuffed parathas and all kinds of essential Ramadan appetizers and main dishes.

Along with samosas, vegetable pakoras are a must at ramadan. These little bites are made with chickpea flour.

What is iftar, without biryani? This is a traditional Pakistani biryani recipe made with chicken, perfect for your iftar meal.

Air fryer lamb chops are a definite favorite in our family, the boys are meat lovers over here and making these in the air fryer is a huge time saver too.

For a lighter lamb option, lamb salad flat breads are a great way to get that balance. Serve the flavorsome lamb with pita bread and salads and yoghurt.

These za'atar roasted potatos make a great side dish on the iftar table, and a handy vegetarian option.

tabbouleh is very refreshing, bulgar wheat or cracked wheat salad made with fine chopped parsely, mint, and other ingredients. This Lebanese salad is a lighter option for iftar time.

This pumpkin and beetroot salad is another healthy iftar idea. After a few days on the heavier dishes, fried snacks and rice, sometimes I crave salads, fresh vegetables and fruits. It's good to keep balance during Ramadan!

Koshari is a traditional Egyptian recipe, made with a combination of rice, pasta, lentils and crispy onions.

Eggplant, or aubergine, is one of my favorites. Filled with chickpeas, tahini and beetroot this version is delicious.

I love citrus flavors. This lemon and lime citrus chicken, served with couscous is a whole meal that will keep you full during evening prayers.

This rice dish is embellished with pomegranates and walnuts, giving it vibrant color and perfect to make in bulk for your iftar party.

If you're looking for snack recipes that are a bit different from the usual iftar ideas, try these baked zucchini fritters, a recipe from the united states rather than from middle Eastern countries.

This sweet potato and chickpea curry recipe is a vegan option, made with oat milk. Many vegetarian curries can be kept vegan friendly using coconut milk, and this is another option.

Dolmades or waraq anab (the arabic word for grape leaves) is another of my favorites. This lebanese dish is stuffed with rice.

Slow cooked lamb is soft and so satisfying at the end of the day. This recipe is one we have used over and over again.

A classic middle eastern rice recipe that you can serve with meats, salads, plain yoghurt and all kinds of side dishes and snacks,

These no bake energy bites are the perfect option for busy days if you need to break your fast on the go, before settling down for your proper iftar meal.

If you will be outside of the house when maghrib time arrives you can prepare with some of these energy balls to take with you. They are made from dates and nuts.

Fatayer make such a satisying snack. These cheese parcels are soo good, you will be coming back for more.

As the month moves on, I definitely start to look for some easy recipes to take a break from the kitchen and relax a little bit.

This chicken and broccoli pasta bake recipe is perfect because you can dump everything into the one pan and then just let it do it's thing.

Pasta is normally a crowd pleaser with family of all ages, especially kids.

We can't forget about the sweet treats. Chebakia is a popular Ramadan cookie from Morocco, made with sesame seeds.

Mango lassi is an essential over here. My kids love it so much, and it is really easy to make.

Make sheer khurma in the instant pot, this vermicelli rice pudding is a Pakistani dish and I absolutely love this dessert.

When fasting all day, through the daylight hours, we need to make sure we keep up our nutrients and vitamins when we do have chance to eat. So be sure to include enough of your fruits and veggies.

Colorful fresh fruit platters are so inviting on the iftar table, no one can resist!