5 Quick and Delicious Iftari Dishes to Whip Up at Home

As the sun sets and Iftar time draws near, it’s time to break your fast with some mouth-watering dishes that are easy to make. Instead of scouring the internet for the best iftar deals, why don’t you make something quick and delicious at home.

Here are five delightful Iftar recipes that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds.

Chicken Poppers

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 whole egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• Chilled water (as needed)
• 1 tsp cornflour
• Oil for deep frying

For Red Sauce:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chili garlic sauce
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)
• Salt to taste

For White Sauce:

• 2 tsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp butter
• 1 cup milk
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp white pepper
• Chili flakes, oregano, basil (to taste)

Steps:

1. Marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, and egg for 30 minutes.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour and cornflour. Dip the marinated chicken in the flour, then in chilled water, and back in the flour for extra crispiness.
3. Deep fry the chicken until golden brown.
4. For the red sauce, combine water, chili garlic sauce, chili flakes, and hot sauce in a pan. Mix in the fried chicken.
5. For the white sauce, melt butter, add flour, and gradually mix in milk. Season with black pepper, salt, white pepper, and herbs. Cook until thickened and pour over the chicken.

Bread Rolls

Ingredients:

• 500g boiled chicken
• 1 large potato
• 1 tbsp vinegar (sirka)
• ½ tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp chili flakes
• ½ tbsp chili powder
• ½ tbsp white pepper
• Bread slices
• Bread crumbs (for coating)

Steps:

1. Boil the chicken and potato, then mash them together.
2. Mix in vinegar, soy sauce, salt, chili flakes, chili powder, and white pepper.
3. Cut the edges off the bread slices and dip them in water. Press to flatten.
4. Place the chicken mixture on the bread, roll it up, and coat it with bread crumbs.
5. Freeze for later use or fry until golden brown.

White Sauce Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 packet pasta
• 500g boneless chicken
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 cup capsicum (sliced)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 liter milk
• ½ tbsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• ½ tbsp white pepper
• Chili flakes, paprika, oregano, basil, thyme (to taste)
• Cheese (to taste)

Steps:

1. Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté ginger-garlic paste. Add chicken and cook until browned.
3. Add water, salt, and black pepper. Stir in marinated capsicum and chili flakes.
4. In another pan, melt butter, add flour, and gradually whisk in milk. Season with spices and bring to a boil.
5. Mix in cheese until melted, then combine with the chicken and pasta.

Marie Biscuits Delight

Ingredients:

• 2 packs of cream
• ½ cup condensed milk (or to taste)
• 1 packet Marie biscuits
• Mixed fruits or fruit cocktail (for decoration)

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mix the cream and condensed milk until smooth.
2. Crush the Marie biscuits and layer them in a dish.
3. Spread the cream mixture over the biscuits and top with mixed fruits.
4. Chill before serving for a refreshing dessert.

Peri Peri Egg Pakora

Ingredients:

• 8-10 boiled eggs
• 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tbsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• Bread crumbs (for coating) as required
• Oil (for frying) as required

Steps:

1. In a bowl, mash and chop the boiled eggs. Add the mashed potatoes, red chili powder, onion powder, red chili flakes, dried parsley, paprika powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
2. Make small bite-sized portions from this mixture and coat them in bread crumbs.
3. Deep fry the coated egg bites until crispy and golden brown.
4. Your Peri Peri Egg Bites are ready! Serve and enjoy.

These five easy-to-make Iftar dishes are sure to delight your taste buds and make your Ramadan evenings even more special.