40+ Pakistani Ramadan Recipes for Suhoor, Iftar, and Dinner
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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!
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Sehri (Suhoor) Recipes
Oatmeal with Milk (How to make Oats with Milk)
Learn how to make a perfectly creamy bowl of rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats) with milk. This recipe shares how to make oats with milk.
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Date Sweetened Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
This overnight Date-Sweetened Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats is a healthy set-and-forget breakfast that is full of fiber and nutrients!
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Aloo Anday Ki Bhujia (Bhurji)
Scrambled Egg and Potato Curry (Aloo Anday ki Bhujia) recipe made with simple ingredients. Quick, easy, and perfect for suhoor!
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Drink Recipes
The Best Mango Lassi (Restaurant-Style)
The Best Mango Lassi recipe that makes restaurant style lassi. This recipe is made with mango, yogurt, mango pulp, sugar, milk, and ice.
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The Perfect Sweet Lassi Recipe
This Punjabi Sweet Lassi recipe uses yogurt, milk, ice, and a touch of cream to make the most refreshing Lassi for Iftar.
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Authentic Pakistani Chai
This Authentic Pakistani Chai recipe can be prepared quickly and easily over the stovetop. Tips and tricks included for the perfect cup!
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20-Minute Kashmiri Chai (Pink Tea)
This easy, one-pot Kashmiri Chai (Pink Tea) recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make! Make it with any green tea leaves!
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Easy Masala Chai (Tea) Recipe – Spiced Chai
An authentic recipe for Masala Chai (tea) or Indian Spiced Chai. This easy recipe uses black tea bags and whole spices and takes 15 minutes!
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Iftar & Snack Recipes
Easy, Authentic Chaat Masala Recipe
This easy Chaat Masala recipe has the perfect ratios and tastes just like store-bought chaat masala powder, with only 5 essential ingredients!
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Easy Dahi Bhalla (Dahi Bara) – Foolproof!
An easy-to-follow, foolproof recipe for Dahi Bhalla (Dahi Bara). This recipe makes them in the Pakistani and North Indian style.
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Chicken Puff Pastry (Pakistani Chicken Patties)
This bakery-inspired Chicken Puff Pastry recipe is made with creamy chicken filling and store-bought puff pastry sheets. Perfect for parties!
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Pakistani Fruit Chaat (With Easy Chaat Masala Recipe)
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.
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5-Minute Kachumber Salad (with Variations!)
Here's a traditional Kachumber Salad recipe that you can make in 5 minutes! This recipe shares fun variations, add-ins, and pairing ideas.
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Pan-Fried Pakistani Pakora
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!
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10-Minute Mint Raita (Restaurant-Style)
This Mint Raita recipe is the perfect condiment for biryani, kebabs, and so much more. Make this restaurant-style raita in less than 10 minutes!
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5-minute Chocolate Energy Bars
These 5-minute Chocolate Energy Bars are quick and easy to make, raw, vegan, gluten-free, customizable, satisfying, nourishing, and chocolatey!
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Coconut Raspberry Cacao Bliss Balls
These coconut cacao date balls are quick, easy and nutritious as a snack or dessert. They're perfect for kids and make a wonderful addition to Iftar.
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25-Minute Salmon Tikka (Fish Tikka)
A quick, easy, and healthy Salmon Tikka/Fish tikka recipe that's so delicious! Includes instructions for oven, pan-frying, and air-frying.
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Homemade Peri Peri Chicken Recipe (with Sauce)
Here's an easy homemade Peri Peri Chicken recipe with sauce included. Use chicken leg quarters, thighs, or even a cut up whole chicken!
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Baked Peri Peri Chicken Tenders with Green Beans
These Baked Peri Peri Chicken Tenders with Masala Green Beans are a quick and easy sheet pan dinner the entire family will love.
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Kabab Recipes
Pakistani Seekh Kebab (Ground Beef Skewers)
An easy Pakistani Seekh Kebab recipe made with ground beef (or lamb or chicken). Includes pan-frying, baking, and air-frying instructions.
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Easy Pakistani Aloo Ki Tikki – Potato Cutlets
This recipe for Pakistani-style potato cakes is made with mashed potatoes, onions, herbs and spices. They're crispy, savory and perfectly spicy!
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Easy Shami Kebab (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
Shami kebab are tender patties made of beef and chana dal (yellow split peas). This easy recipe includes Instant Pot and Stovetop instructions.
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The Best Chapli Kabab
A Chapli Kabab recipe that's simple and easy to make yet tastes like it's from an Afghan or Pakistani restaurant.
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Ramadan Dinner Recipes
Rice Recipes
Pakistani Chicken Biryani (The BEST!)
An authentic Chicken Biryani recipe with simple, easy-to-follow instructions and mouthwatering, traditional Pakistani and Indian flavor.
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Pakistani Chicken Pulao (Yakhni Pulao)
A classic Yakhni Chicken Pulao recipe that's truly hard to mess up. This recipe promises deep flavor, tender chicken, and fluffy rice.
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Matar Pulao (Peas Pulao) – 20-Minute Prep!
Matar Pulao (Green Peas Pulao) is an everyday Pakistani and North Indian rice dish. This easy and tasty recipe takes 20 minutes of prep time!
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Chana Pulao (Chickpea Pilaf) – 20-minute prep!
This Instant Pot Pakistani Chana Pulao is easy, flavorful, and it takes 20 minutes of total prep time! Gluten-free and vegetarian!
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Instant Pot Chicken Pulao
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.
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Beef Dinner Recipes
Easy Pakistani Haleem Recipe (Instant Pot)
This Pakistani-style Haleem (or Daleem) recipe is authentic, full of classic flavor, and perfect consistency…Yet easy to achieve in the Instant Pot.
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Easy Nihari (Pakistani Beef Stew)
Here's an easy Nihari (Pakistani Beef Stew) recipe that requires 1 pot and less than 30 minutes of initial prep time.
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Aloo Keema (Ground Beef and Potato Curry)
Here's an authentic Pakistani and North Indian style Aloo Keema – Ground Beef and Potato curry. This is a one-pot, simple, comforting recipe.
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Easy Instant Pot Keema
This Instant Pot Keema (or ground beef curry) recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and delivers classic, deeply flavorful results.
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Aloo Gosht (Mutton/Lamb and Potato Curry)
Aloo Gosht is a Pakistani and North Indian-style meat and potato curry. Make this recipe with lamb or goat over stovetop or Instant Pot.
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Chicken Dinner Recipes
Baked Tandoori Chicken Curry (Easy & Authentic)
This Oven-Baked Tandoori Chicken curry recipe is so simple, but tastes like you spent hours on it. 20 minutes of prep time only!
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Bone-in Chicken Thigh Recipe (Stovetop)
This easy bone-in chicken thigh recipe requires 30 minutes, one pan, and 5 pantry ingredients if you don't count good old salt & pepper.
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Easy Achari Chicken
This easy, fuss-free Achari Chicken (or chicken curry with pickling spices) recipe made in the North Indian and Pakistani style.
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Pakistani Chicken Karahi
This is a restaurant-style Pakistani Chicken Karahi recipe that can be prepared quickly and easily with no finicky steps.
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Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk and Potatoes
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!
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Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Aloo Baingan – Eggplant and Potato Curry
An easy Aloo Baingan (Eggplant/Aubergine and Potato Curry) recipe made in the Pakistani & North Indian-style. Tested to perfection!
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Authentic Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)
This Authentic Indian & Pakistani-style Chana Masala (Vegan Chickpea Curry) recipe is easy, authentic, and absolutely delicious.
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Easy Mixed Vegetable Curry
This quick and easy vegan mixed vegetable curry recipe is a perfect healthy weeknight dinner or simple vegetable side dish.
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Pakistani Urad Dal (Maash Ki Dal)
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!
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Cauliflower and Potato Curry (Aloo Gobi Recipe)
Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower and Potato Curry) is a popular Pakistani & North Indian vegetarian curry. This easy recipe delivers on flavor!
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Punjabi Kadhi Pakora (Stovetop and Instant Pot)
This Pakistani & North Indian Punjabi-style Kadhi Pakora is easy-to-follow yet authentic. Includes both Instant Pot and Stovetop instructions!
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Indo-Chinese Recipes
Chicken Manchurian (Crispy with Gravy!)
Chicken Manchurian is an Indo-Chinese recipe with crispy chicken in a spicy, tangy, sweet sauce. Includes pan-fry and deep-fry options!
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Chicken Jalfrezi (Easy and Authentic)
Chicken Jalfrezi is a tomato-based curry made with boneless chicken, bell peppers, and onion. This recipe is easy, authentic, and flavorful!
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Cashew Chicken Stir-fry (tender chicken!)
Here's a quick and easy 25-minute Cashew Chicken Stir Fry recipe with an Indo-Chinese twist. Gluten-Free Adaptable!
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Chicken Shashlik (Saucy with Gravy) – Indo-Chinese Recipe
Saucy Chicken Shashlik is an Indo-Chinese recipe that's made with boneless chicken and coated in a sweet and spicy gravy.
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Dessert Recipes
Easy Instant Pot Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa)
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.
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Sooji ka Halwa (Semolina Halwa) – 20 Minute Recipe!
Sooji (or Suji) ka Halwa is a Pakistani and Indian semolina dessert. This is a simple, classic recipe that you can make in 20 minutes!
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The BEST Instant Pot Kheer
Easy Instant Pot Kheer recipe with all the flavor of traditional Pakistani and Indian Kheer. This recipe has been tested & dissected to perfection!
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20-Minute Seviyan (Sheer Khurma)
This quick and easy Seviyan or Sheer Khurma recipe is a creamy and flavorful dessert recipe made using vermicelli, milk, and heavy cream.
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Zarda (Meethe Chawal – Sweet Rice) – Foolproof!
Here's a traditional Zarda recipe that takes the guesswork out of classic Meethe Chawal (or Sweet Rice). Tested to perfection!
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More Resources
Freezer-Friendly
- If you’d like freezer-friendly options, don’t miss my Freezer-Friendly (Make-Ahead) Ramadan Recipes and Guide. It includes tips on freezing and reheating many of your favorite Pakistani & Indian recipes!
Instant Pot Recipes
Here’s a list of 15+ Easy Pakistani Instant Pot Recipes.
Eid Recipes
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!
40+ Pakistani Ramadan Recipes Including Pakistani Fruit Chaat (With Easy Chaat Masala Recipe)
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.
Ingredients
Fresh Fruit (Options Below) – Yields 5 1/2 – 6 cups chopped fruit
- 1 small apple, cored and diced
- 1 small mandarin, peeled and cut in half
- 1 small mango, peeled and cubed
- 1/3 cup blueberries, (or sub berries of choice)
- 1/3 cup grapes, cut lengthwise if large
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 banana, cut lengthwise and sliced
Fruit Chaat
- 2-4 tsp chaat masala (may need less for store-bought), see (full recipe) or below for small-batch
- 2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice, (or sub juice of choice)
- 1 tsp sugar, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice, optional
- 1/3 cup cooked chickpeas (drain and rinse if using canned), optional
- mint, optional, for garnish
Chaat Masala – Yields ~4 tsp
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp dry mango powder (amchoor powder)
- 1/2 tsp pomegranate seeds (anardana), or sub pomegranate powder
- 1/4 tsp heaped black salt, (or sub pink salt)
- generous pinch red chili pepper
- 2 black 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.
Calories: 149kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 150mg, Potassium: 386mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 745IU, Vitamin C: 35mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg
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