15 Iftar Recipe Ideas for Ramadan to break your fast with step-by-step pictures and videos
These delightful must-have Ramadan dishes will help nourish and energize your body and are perfect for both iftar and suhoor.
They are simple and quick to make. Some are classic batch-cook dishes you can enjoy over a few days, while others make great snacks for breaking your fast.
Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpeas Soup
Moroccan Harira Soup is a hearty and delicious combination of lamb or veal, lentils, and chickpeas.
It is typically served during the Holy month of Ramadan to break the fast (Iftar) after a long day of fasting.
Packed with healthy, filling, and super flavorful ingredients, this Moroccan soup is considered a meal itself.
To learn more: Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpeas Soup
Turkish Ezogelin Soup
Ezogelin Corbasi (Ezogelin Soup) is a spicy and buttery legume soup made with lentils, bulgur, rice, stock, and tomato paste.
Traditionally in Turkey, an iftar meal starts with soup.
And this lightly spiced soup is definitely one of the most popular options and the nation's favorite!
To learn more: Ezogelin Corbasi(Ezogelin Soup)
Islim Kebabi (Aubergine Meatball Wraps)
Aubergine Meatball Wraps (Islim Kebabi or Kurdan Kebabi) are one of those traditional Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey.
It is not a landmark dish widely representing Turkish cuisine abroad such as Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab or Lamb Shish Kebab.
However, it is an oriental dish that is an extremely flavorful and delicious combination of meat and vegetables.
To learn more: Islim Kebabi (Aubergine Meatball Wraps)
Izmir Kofte - Soutzoukakia
Izmir Kofte (a.k.a Soutzoukakia or Smyrna Meatballs) is a traditional dish made with lightly fried meatballs and vegetables baked in tomato sauce.
This delicious kofte dish is from the Izmir region of Turkey and is widely popular around the country.
It is typically served with Turkish Rice Pilaf (Sehriyeli Pilav) or Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Bulgur Pilaf) and a bowl of Greek Cucumber Salad.
To learn more: Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs)
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers - Biber Dolmasi
These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi) are filled with aromatic stuffing made of rice, onions, pine nuts, currants, and various herbs/spices.
You can serve them as a side dish as well as the vegetarian main meal or an appetizer.
To learn more: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi)
Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan's Delight)
Hünkar Beğendi (or Sultan's Delight) is an authentic Turkish lamb and eggplant recipe dating back a few hundred years.
This delightful dish is made of succulent lamb stew served on smokey and cheesy aubergine purée.
Hunkar Begendi is a very easy dish to put together yet has a luxurious feeling to it when you put the first bite in your mouth.
It is a great dish for dinner parties on special occasions to impress your guests.
To learn more: Hünkar Beğendi (Sultan's Delight)
Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie - Egyptian Goulash
This scrumptious Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash) recipe is made of layers of thin filo pastries stuffed with a spicy beef & spinach filling.
It is extremely easy to make, tastes absolutely delicious, and is perfect for family gatherings during Ramadan.
To learn more: Phyllo Meat and Spinach Pie (Egyptian Goulash)
Kofte - Turkish Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
This spicy Homemade Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) recipe is extremely easy to make and full of flavor.
You can serve them as an appetizer on their own or as a main meal along with some Crispy Sauté Potatoes with Garlic, Greek Pita Bread, or Turkish Rice (Sehriyeli Pilav).
They are soft, juicy, and extremely delicious, the perfect comfort food to feed your family during Ramadan.
To learn more: Homemade Kofte (Turkish Meatballs)
Persian Shirazi Salad
This Persian Shirazi Salad Recipe is an excellent choice if you want to add a fresh and flavorful Mediterranean salad recipe to your repertoire.
Made with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onions, and a refreshing lime and olive oil dressing, this colorful and delicious salad is perfect for any occasion.
To learn more: Persian Shirazi Salad
Cacik - Turkish Yogurt Dip
Cacik is a delicious and refreshing Turkish Yogurt Dip made with cucumbers, yogurt, and herbs.
It is very easy to prepare, ready in just 10 minutes and only needs a few fridge ingredients.
With its probiotic properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and hydrating qualities, Cacik is an excellent addition to any healthy diet.
To learn more: Cacik - Turkish Yogurt Dip
Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli
Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli is an absolute delight from the heart of the Middle East.
It is packed with flavor and made with just a handful of pantry staples.
Simple, and incredibly easy to prepare, ready in just 25 minutes, and turns out fluffy every single time.
To learn more: Lebanese Rice Pilaf with Vermicelli
Turkish Pide Bread - Ramazan Pidesi
Delicious, fluffy, and slightly chewy Turkish Pide Bread - Ramazan Pidesi (or Ramadan Pide) is a no-knead flatbread traditionally eaten during holy Ramadan.
This authentic Turkish Bread is best when served warm, fresh out of the oven.
In Turkey, bakeries make this Ramadan Bread a couple of hours before iftar.
To learn more: Turkish Pide Bread - Ramazan Pidesi
Su Boregi - Water Borek with Cheese
Su Boregi which means "Water Borek" is one of the most popular boreks in Turkey, and is by far the best of all Turkish Pastries.
These delicious savory treats are perfect both for suhoor or iftar.
Although it takes some time to put it together, it is very easy to make this unique borek and impress your guests.
To learn more: Su Boregi
Gullac Recipe
Güllaç is a light, milky, and fluffy Turkish dessert made with layers of starch wafers soaked in sweetened warm milk.
This delicious dessert is traditionally served during Ramadan and is usually garnished with ground nuts and pomegranate seeds.
Turkish cuisine is known for its nutritious and delicious milk desserts and Güllaç is one of the most loved ones along with Sutlac (Turkish Rice Pudding), Kazandibi, and Muhallebi - Mahalabia Dessert.
To learn more: Gullac
Sekerpare - Turkish Semolina Cookies
Sekerpare (Turkish Semolina Cookies) is a sweet, moist, and tender dessert that's traditionally served for religious celebrations, such as Seker Bayrami which marks the end of Ramadan.
It is a great alternative to Turkish Baklava, Tulumba - Turkish Fried Dough Dessert, or Baklava Cheesecake for your sweet cravings when you want something much simpler & quicker.
To learn more: Sekerpare (Turkish Semolina Cookies)
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