By Shreya Goswami
Ramadan is the holiest month on the Islamic calendar, which means that every region of the world with a sizeable Muslim population has its signature celebratory dishes that are served during Suhoor and Iftar. Here are some dishes you should know about.
The simply spiced and slow-cooked stew is prepared with broken barley, broken wheat, lentils and meat in a single pot.
A soft wheat flour dough served with chicken broth, this celebratory dish is also cooked during Mawlid, the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday.
A red lentil soup that rehydrates and nourishes the soul, this one is served in Lebanon and Egypt as an Iftar starter.
Also known as spekkoek, this layered cake made of eggs yolks, butter, cardamom, etc is a favourite among Indonesian Muslims.
The pita bread variety made of flour yeast and a distinctive pattern is made only during the month of Ramadan.
Also called Ful Medames, this Egyptian dish is a fava beans hummus served with pita bread for Suhoor and Iftar.
Made with chickpeas, lemon and spices, this one is a hearty soup served especially during Iftar.
These crepe-like flatbreads are made of a flour dough spiced with cumin, garlic and turmeric and served with yoghurt.
Spiced with Baharat, this rice-based dish is usually made with chicken or lamb and served during Iftar.
Prepared with teff flour, these spongy Ethiopian flatbreads are served with a variety of meats, veggies and dips.