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Keep your diet fresh and varied this Ramadan with Zainab Pirzada’s delicious flavour-packed recipes for Iftar. Whether you’re breaking your fast with a big gathering of friends and family, or with a smaller group, we have easy recipes to satisfy whatever you’re craving.
You can’t go wrong with a curry and this simple chicken curry is ready in just 35 minutes – great way to keep your diet fresh and flavour-packed during Iftar! It has a creamy 5-ingredient sauce that’s made in one pan to save you washing up! Add in fresh green chillies for an extra kick and serve with rice, naan or a refreshing chopped salad.
Iftar is a great chance to gather your friends and family to celebrate. You can easily double the ingredients if you want to feed a crowd.
‘It tastes super authentic but takes just 35 minutes!’
Crispy, cheesy and super umami, these simple sweetcorn fritters are a great snack or as part of a bigger Iftar spread. Kimchi is good here for salty and funky flavours and a little bit of spice. Fry the fritters for a few minutes until golden and melty. Zainab recommends serving with a spicy sriracha and sesame dipping sauce, but you could also dip into sour cream or sweet chilli sauce. They’re great for batch-cooking if you want to get ahead for Iftar.
‘These are so moreish dunked into the sesame mayo.’
For something warming and hearty, you can’t go wrong with a chicken pie. Whip up a homemade creamy Cheddar sauce with tender chicken and leeks, then top with golden puff pastry. This makes a great Iftar centrepiece if you’re hosting a crowd, or you can save any leftovers to enjoy tomorrow.
To give your pie a vegetarian twist, try replacing the chicken with a tin of butter beans – or include both for extra protein.
If you fancy something fresh, Zainab’s zingy salad is super simple to serve up. It has all the flavours of a Kachumber salad (think cucumber, tomatoes, coriander) with crispy halloumi and chickpeas for protein (and crunch!) Drizzle over a sweet and zesty pomegranate molasses dressing and enjoy those crisp and refreshing flavours you’re craving after a day of fasting.
‘It’s a throw-it-all-together job.’
Making chicken wings at home has never been easier. Coating the chicken in cornflour gets it super crispy, plus it’s cooked in the air-fryer for speed. Drizzle over a sweet and spicy soy sauce for a moreishly sticky marinade and top with spring onions and sesame seeds for extra crunch. Try serving alongside rice or flatbreads for a substantial Iftar meal.
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