7 Iftar Recipes That Can Be Prepared Under 30 Minutes

The holy month of Ramadan has begun, where Muslims observe a fast during the day from the crack of dawn until the sun sets in the evening, abstaining from food and drink every day for a whole month.

And in the evenings, with prayers to be performed and bodies demanding rest from a long day’s work, people may want to spend less time cooking the iftar meal. While many prefer to purchase fruits, snacks, biryani, etc., others might opt to make easy recipes at home, especially if guests are coming over.

When prayers conclude at sunset, the day ends and people gather with their friends and families to break their fast and share a meal. This feast is called Iftar and it features an elaborate spread. The meal provides the nourishment the body needs after breaking the fast. And the spread ranges from fruit platters and curries to biryanis, kababs, snacks and more.

Having observed a fast for a whole day, you may want to spend less time cooking in the kitchen. Selecting easy recipes that can be done in under 30 minutes each may be ideal for Iftar, especially on working weekdays.

Here is a list of recipes you can try in under 30 minutes:

Vegetable Pakora
To begin your iftar meal, start with a vegetable pakora, which are the crispy fritters that are made by deep-frying vegetables like cauliflower, onions, potatoes, and spinach that are dipped in a besan batter that includes a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, chilli powder, and garam masala.

The fried and hot pakoras can be served with mint-coriander chutney or tamarind sauce. These fritters are quick snacks to include onto your iftar platter as they can be prepared within half an hour.