Ramadan recipes: How to break your fast without breaking the bank

The impact of the cost of living crisis continues to wreak havoc.

New research from Asda shows that around 90 per cent of British Muslims expect soaring prices to impact their Ramadan and Eid plans this year, with nearly one in five planning to spend between £20 and £30 less on food per week than last year, and a third forced to buy fewer or cheaper ingredients.

To help support families during their observance and provide some culinary inspiration for those hosting, without breaking the bank, Asda has partnered with 2012 MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo to create four delicious recipes that start at just 45p a head.

“I myself know how challenging it can be to find new and exciting recipes to enjoy over the Ramadan period, irrespective of other constraints such as who might be attending, your budget, time or motivation,” says Permalloo. “With the cost of living continuing to take its toll, having access to and using low-cost, versatile ingredients is even more important.”

Using Asda ingredients, plenty of store cupboard seasonings and cost-saving smart ingredient swaps, Permalloo’s flavour-packed recipes are bound to delight.

“The recipes, which serve six and start at just 45p a head, are packed with flavour and designed to help families come together to celebrate and break fast without breaking the bank.”

From a filling Suhoor meal of tropical overnight oats to a delicious Iftar feast of juicy beef kebabs, Permalloo has ensured that these curated recipes are simple, flavoursome and most importantly affordable.

And, for an impressive showstopper dessert for Eid celebrations, Gulab Jamun Barfi is also on the menu.