If you’re planning Ramadan meals, you can start with these tried and loved recipes that can make things feel a little easier at the end of a long day. They’re simple to put together, filling without feeling too heavy, and made with ingredients you likely already have at home. Some are quick for busy iftar evenings, while others are nice to prepare ahead and keep ready. It’s a small part of my Ramadan recipes collection of delicious dishes I find myself going back to again and again.
Red Lentil Soup
Turkish Red Lentil Soup is a light, nutritious, and comforting soup made with red lentils, vegetables, spices, and stock. This extremely delicious and creamy soup is super easy to make, and ready in just 30 minutes, a perfect dish to start your iftar meal!
To learn more: Turkish Red Lentil Soup - Kirmizi Mercimek Corbasi
Orzo Soup
Turkish Orzo Soup, is a comforting and delicious tomato-based soup made with orzo pasta, and chicken stock, and flavored with garlic, mint, and flaked chili. This Turkish favorite is super easy to make, uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and works beautifully as a quick starter or a light, comforting meal. It’s the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl!
To learn more: Arpa Şehriye Çorbası - Turkish Orzo Soupeat and
Ramadan Pide
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
Harira Lamb and Chickpea 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.
To learn more: Moroccan Harira Lamb and Chickpea Soup
Chicken Kabsa
Arabian Chicken Kabsa, also known as Machboos, is a deliciously authentic dish that's popular across the Gulf countries and enjoyed throughout the Middle East.
This fragrant chicken and rice dish comes in various versions and traditionally includes rice (often basmati), onions, tomatoes, and a blend of 'kabsa' spices.
To learn more: Arabian Chicken Kabsa - Machboos
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
Musakhan
Musakhan - Palestinian Sumac Chicken is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with marinated chicken legs served over a flatbread with caramelized red onions, sumac, and pine nuts.
This chicken recipe is also extremely easy to make using everyday ingredients that you may already have in your fridge or pantry.
To learn more: Musakhan - Palestinian Sumac Chicken
Turkish Shepherd's Salad
Coban Salatasi (also known as Turkish Shepherd's Salad) is a light, healthy, and simple side salad made with juicy summer tomatoes, cucumbers, and green peppers. It's easy to make and comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for a refreshing treat.
To learn more: Coban Salatasi (Turkish Shepherd's Salad)
Sautéed Chicken
Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté) is a wholesome, simple, and healthy chicken dish full of Mediterranean flavors.
It is made by sautéing chicken pieces with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and a variety of spices. This delightful chicken dish ticks all the boxes for the ideal iftar meal.
To learn more: Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté)
Tomato Rice Pilaf
Tomato Rice Pilaf - Domatesli Pilav is a simple side dish made with rice, fresh summer tomatoes, butter, olive oil, and a bit of seasoning. It’s easy to make and pairs perfectly with Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs, Turlu - Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables, or a bowl of Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata).
To learn more: Tomato Rice Pilaf - Domatesli Pilav
Kol Boregi
Kol Böreği, or Turkish Arm Borek, is a delicious savory pastry filled with a mixture of ground meat, onions, and spices. It is very easy to make with store-bought phyllo or yufka. It’s a recipe that brings a little bit of Turkish tradition to your kitchen without much fuss.
To learn more: Kol Boregi - Turkish Arm Borek
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)
Gullac
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.
To learn more: Güllaç Recipe
Turkish Flour Helva
Un Helvası, or Turkish Flour Halva, is very easy to make, extremely delicious, and made with just four ingredients—flour, butter, sugar, and milk. It is traditionally made for special occasions such as funerals, weddings, or Ramadan.
To learn more: Un Helvası - Turkish Flour Halva
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