If you’re looking for Pakistani recipes to make during Ramadan, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find snacks for Iftar, Suhoor ideas, and many dinner recipes. Most of these recipes are healthy and nourishing as well as delicious!
Welcome to the ultimate roundup of Pakistani Ramadan recipes for Suhoor, Iftar, and dinner!
I went through ALL of the recipes on my blog and hand-picked some of my favorite traditional and easy-to-make Pakistani Ramadan recipes.
This roundup includes a beautiful mix of tested-and-perfected recipes that are perfect for Ramadan: fiber-filled breakfasts for Sehri (suhoor), easy Iftar snacks, quick dinners, and traditional desserts. Scroll through for inspiration on what to make this month!
Pakistani Fruit Chaat (With Easy Chaat Masala Recipe)
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This mouthwatering Pakistani fruit chaat recipe is intense and full of flavor yet light and healthy! It includes an easy, 5-ingredient chaat masala recipe.
This is my healthier spin on the traditionally deep-fried Pakistani/Punjabi pakora (onion and potato fritter). These pakoras are an ideal snack, naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and I’ve included a simple green chutney recipe to go with them!
This quick and easy Instant Pot Chicken Pulao recipe requires just 25 minutes of prep time and results in tender boneless chicken and perfectly cooked rice.
This coconut chicken curry with potatoes is made from scratch, and uses clean, wholesome ingredients and good-for-you spices that you likely have on hand!
This recipe for urad dal (maash ki daal) is made in the traditional, authentic and beloved by all who've tried it. Instant Pot and stovetop instructions included!
This Instant Pot Carrot Halwa recipe (Gajar ka Halwa) is every bit as authentic as the stovetop version of this popular Pakistani dessert, only easier.
Don’t miss this roundup of 32+ Pakistani Eid Recipes which includes the best recipes for your Eid spread.
Meal Plan
Before you leave, be sure to grab your free Ramadan 2023 Iftar & Dinner Meal Plan. It has tons of ideas to keep you inspired the whole month!
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40+ Pakistani Ramadan Recipes Including Pakistani Fruit Chaat (With Easy Chaat Masala Recipe)
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutesmins
Total Time: 20 minutesmins
This authentic Pakistani fruit chaat recipe is intense and full of flavor yet light and healthy! It includes an easy, 5-ingredient chaat masala recipe and tips for making the best fruit chaat.
Fresh Fruit (Options Below) – Yields 5 1/2 – 6 cups chopped fruit
1smallapple, cored and diced
1smallmandarin, peeled and cut in half
1smallmango, peeled and cubed
1/3cupblueberries, (or sub berries of choice)
1/3cupgrapes, cut lengthwise if large
2tbsppomegranate seeds
1banana, cut lengthwise and sliced
Fruit Chaat
2-4tspchaat masala (may need less for store-bought), see (full recipe) or below for small-batch
2-3tbspfreshly squeezed orange juice, (or sub juice of choice)
1tspsugar, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice, optional
1/3cupcooked chickpeas (drain and rinse if using canned), optional
mint, optional, for garnish
Chaat Masala – Yields ~4 tsp
1tspcumin seeds
1tspdry mango powder (amchoor powder)
1/2tsp pomegranate seeds (anardana), or sub pomegranate powder
1/4tsp heapedblack salt, (or sub pink salt)
generouspinchred chili pepper
2black peppercorns, optional
Equipment
Optional – spice grinder OR mortar and pestle
Instructions
To make the Chaat Masala
Heat a small pan over low-medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and dry-roast for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn fragrant and begin to deepen in color. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Transfer the cumin seeds to a spice grinder and add the rest of the spices. Grind into a fine powder. Set aside.
To make the Fruit Chaat
Combine the fruit and fruit chaat ingredients (except mint) in a serving bowl and mix well to combine.
Garnish with mint, if desired. Serve fresh or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.* Best consumed within 1 day.
Notes
*If using bananas, add them right before serving. See post for more tips.
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