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/breakfast ideas, and Ramadan-friendly dinner recipes. Want just Iftar recipes? Head to my Iftar Recipes Roundup with Make-ahead Tips!
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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!
Egg Bhurji aka Khageena. A Pakistani/North Indian take on scrambled eggs. This recipe is precise yet adaptable, balanced in seasoning, and addictive in texture. Perfect for a simple but elevated breakfast or brunch. Tested to perfection!
A simple, flavor-packed Vegetable Pakora recipe with tips to make them soft yet extra crispy. These are homestyle pakoras – light and airy, not heavy or dense like restaurant ones can be. Use onions and potatoes, plus cabbage, spinach, or any veggies you like. Tested to perfection!
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.
A quick and easy Chicken Kofta (or Ground Chicken Meatballs) recipe packed with spices and aromatics for fresh, fusion flavor. This recipe includes pan-frying, baking, and air-frying instructions.
A classic but easy-to-follow Mutton Pulao recipe that promises deep flavor, tender goat or lamb, and fluffy rice. It’s also designed to double so you can serve it to guests with confidence. Tested to perfection!
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 Instant Pot Keema (Ground Beef Curry) is quick and easy to prepare and full of traditional flavor. It requires simple ingredients and has no whole spices to bite into, which makes it incredibly versatile and perfect for as a filling for samosas, puff pastry, and more. This recipe also includes instructions on how to adapt it to the stovetop.
Here's an easy homemade Peri Peri Chicken recipe (with sauce!) that gives the most tender, juicy results. This recipe requires just 10 simple ingredients and any cut of bone-in chicken (leg quarters, thighs, or even a cut up whole chicken).
Palak Paneer, or Saag Paneer, is a restaurant-famous spinach and paneer curry. This recipe is crowd-pleasing with complex yet balanced, authentic flavor. It's also easy-to-follow, requires one panif you skip pan-searing the paneer, and takes 50 minutes from start to finish! Tested to perfection!
Hakka Noodles, the Desi version of Chow Mein, are an Indo-Chinese staple. This easy recipe has a balanced yet bold flavor and is ready in less than 40 minutes (including veggie prep). Omit chicken to make it vegetarian. Tested to perfection!
Sooji ka Halwa (Semolina Halwa) – 20 Minute Recipe!
5 (15 ratings)
Sooji (or Suji) ka Halwa is a Pakistani and Indian dessert made with semolina, ghee/butter, and sugar. This is the simple, classic recipe for this already easy dessert. All you need are 4 simple ingredients to 20 minutes!
This Crushed Pineapple Dessert is the best of all worlds: 6 ingredients, less than 15 minutes of active prep time, and shockingly good. This is the perfect make-ahead dessert that I promise your guests will want seconds of. Tested to perfection!
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 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.
If you try any of these recipes, I’d love for you to leave a comment and let me know how you liked it! If you’re on Instagram, snap a photo and tag me so I can see. I always love hearing from you!