Salam and welcome to the Iftar and Suhoor recipe series. I receive a great deal of requests to share quick, easy, and healthy recipes for Ramadan. Today I am excited to share few popular favorites from my blog. Some of the best Indian curries that are perfect for Iftar and Suhoor meals. The list below showcases a variety of dishes that cater to different dietary preferences, including:
Vegan options: For those who follow a plant-based diet, Indian cuisine offers a plethora of vegan curries full of flavor. Think of aromatic spices mingling with seasonal vegetables in a thick savory gravy.
Vegetarian delights: Vegetarian curries often highlight the versatility vegetables. protein-rich legumes and lentils. These curries are both satisfying and nourishing after a day of fasting.
Paneer specialties: Paneer, the classic Indian fresh cheese, is a star in many curries. It provides a chewy, mild contrast to the intense spices that characterize Indian cuisine. It’s a wonderful source of protein for vegetarians and a beloved favorite during Ramadan.
Non-vegetarian dishes: Curries with mutton and chicken are hearty options. Rich blend of spices infused into tender chunks of meat, making them irresistible and wholesome for both Iftar and Suhoor.
Whether you prefer your meals to be rich and creamy or tangy and spicy, there’s something in Indian cuisine for everyone. Each dish is designed to suit the dietary requirements of your family and friends during this blessed month. Stay tuned as I continue to share recipes that will not only satisfy your cravings but will also provide the energy and nutrients needed during your fast.
Best Indian Curries for Iftar and Suhoor
Indian curries which are cornerstone of the country’s vast culinary landscape play a significant role during the sacred month of Ramadan. The versatility of these dishes, mentioned below, showcases the perfect accompaniment for both roti and rice. They present a comforting and fulfilling meal for both iftar (evening meal) at sunset, and suhoor, the pre-dawn meal before the fast begins.
Contrary to the practice of preparing curries in bulk and freezing for later use, I prefer making fresh curries everyday. Freshly made curries enhances the quality of the meal and ensures that the flavors are as vibrant and aromatic as possible. Also contributes to the sense of nourishment and celebration during the fasting period.
During Ramadan, careful selection of recipes that pair flawlessly with roti and rice is crucial for creating satisfying and time-efficient meals. It involves choosing dishes that are hearty, flavorful and can be prepared relatively quickly between the observances of the day. The dedication to crafting fresh curries daily, even amid the busy schedule of Ramadan, truly enriches the dining experience.
During blessed month of Ramadan, the focus of daily life shifts significantly towards spirituality, reflections, and bonding with family over shared meals at iftar and suhoor. To accommodate these changes, I have devised a simple yet satisfying meal plan, balancing nutrition, taste, and manageable preparation times.
For iftar, we often enjoy a heartwarming curry served alongside fragrant rice, replenishing energy levels after the day’s fast. If rice is on the menu for iftar, I prefer to savor the curry with freshly made rotis in suhoor. Throughout the weekdays, when responsibilities stay unchanged even as we observe fasting, my kitchen see more straightforward fare. A hearty curry, perhaps simmered slowly to enhance its flavors, becomes the centerpiece. Accompanying it is a comforting dal, full of protein and warmth; its simplicity belies the satisfaction it brings. And of course, the staple rice is always there, a canvas for the flavorful curries and dals. Dal, Roti, Rice and Curry make a comfort meal that is both filling and comforting.
Having a well-planned rotation of such dishes means less time is spent in the kitchen, affording me more moments for ibaadat. Simple meal planning during Ramadan helps me in dedicating time to prayers and reflection. Nurturing both body and soul with sustenance and spirituality is important.
Ramadan Meal Planning
Creating a fixed menu or meticulously planned meal options can significantly streamline your daily routine, particularly during Ramadan. Embracing a structured approach to preparing iftar and suhoor meals not only simplifies the cooking process but also allows for a calm and focused mindset during this holy month. My blog features a variety of evergreen iftar and suhoor recipes that have captured the hearts of readers over time.
In particular, my collection of the best Indian Curries for Iftar and Suhoor is something that I find many returning to, time and again. These aromatic, flavorful dishes are perfect for breaking your fast or starting your day with a nourishing, satisfying meal. From rich and creamy to light and brothy, there’s something to suit every palate and dietary preference.
Assisting you in organizing your Ramadan meals, I’ve compiled a comprehensive 30-day weekly meal plan for iftar and suhoor. This meal plan is designed to help you bring variety to the dining table without the daily hassle of deciding what to cook. Find the meal plan along with a whole host of recipes on my site here: Weekly Ramadan Meal Plan. Cooking for yourself, your family, or an entire community, these curated menus aim to bring ease to your kitchen and joy to your meals.
Why meal planning is important during Ramadan?
Ramadan is a month of forgiveness, blessing and celebration. So, to spend more time on prayers, to read, listen and recite Holy Quran, we need time. If we stand in kitchen and toil our self, we may not get enough time. So, make a list at least plan for a week and spend more time on ibaadat. Planning a meal menu keeps you,
- stress-free
- involves less cooking
- no wastage of food
- less leftovers or no leftovers
- helps you to maintain weight
- no frequent grocery shopping
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30 Best Indian Curries for Iftar and Suhoor
If you are planning a meal plan or looking out for day to day easy, simple curries which fit perfectly with rice and rotis? Then here is a list of most loved recipes by my readers and also my personal favorites. I have included vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries in this list. Choose your favorite and make a list. Tell me which one you are going to make first?
Indian Vegan Side Dish Recipes
As I always say, Indian cuisine is loaded with many vegan recipes, which are easy to cook and full of nutrition. Here are 'the best' five recipes which fit perfectly with roti and rice. You can make them in iftar for dinner and also can have them in seher.
Sem ki Phalli Aloo ka Salan | Chikkudukaya Bangaladumpa Kura (Curry) is perfect main meal recipe. Serve this sem aloo with roti or rice.
Gobi Matar Keema is flavoursome Indian Side Dish recipe made with minced cauliflower and luscious green peas. This is vegan, gluten-free and nutrient rich recipe.
Andhra Style Cabbage Chana Dal Curry, Cabbage Senagapappu Curry is full of flavour, aroma and taste. Very simple to make and absolutely diet-friendly, vegan, gluten-free and easy plant-based recipe.
Sem ki Phalli-Tamatar ki Sabzi | Chikkudukaya Tamata Kura is vegan, gluten-free and plant-based perfect side dish recipe to go with dal chawal or roti.
Best Vegetarian Curries
Here are the few most loved Vegetarian Recipes on my blog. These recipes can be served with roti or rice. Perfect for iftar and suhoor.
Lahori Chikar Cholay is a popular street food of Pakistan. Chikar means mushy and cholay means chickpeas. This is spicy, delicious and plant-protein rich recipe.
Hyderababi Shahi Mixed Vegetable Curry is spicy, creamy and delicious medley of vegetables, spices and masalas.
Pudinaewale Aloo is delicious recipe where precooked and semi fried baby potatoes are dunked in tangy and spicy curd and mint gravy.
Kashmiri Dum Aloo is rich in taste, creamy in texture and earthy in flavour. A perfect side dish to go with any flavoured rice and rotis.
Creamy Corn Capsicum Curry is rich and delicious vegetables based gravy recipe. This can be served with roti or rice.
Easy Capsicum Baby Corn Masala Gravy is aromatic and delicious curry made by steaming baby corns and cooking them in spicy capsicum gravy.
Soya Chunks Capsicum Masala is a protein rich and easy to make recipe. Soya chunks are dunked in thick, cream and spicy gravy of onion-tomatoes. The capsicum pieces impart nice taste and texture to the gravy.
Must-Try Paneer Recipes
How can I forget Paneer? My lil one loves paneer and I can't think of a week without making a paneer recipe. Here are few easy, aromatic and flavorful paneer recipes to try!
Paneer Butter Masala is rich, creamy and delicious side dish made with Indian Cottage Cheese and aromatic Indian spices. Often served with roti or rice.
Methi Palak Paneer | Saag Paneer | Methi Palak Chaman is rich and creamy side dish recipes, which perfectly fits with roti and rice.
Paneer Butter Masala is delicious side dish which fits perfectly with any Indian bread & flavoured rice. This home-style mattar paneer is my family favorite recipe.
Tarla Dalal's Microwave Kadai Paneer is quick and easy paneer recipe. This recipe is inspured from Tarla Dalal's magazine.
Chicken Curries
Indian Chicken Curries are full of flavor, aroma, spice and taste. The recipes I have listed below go perfectly with rotis, phulkas, rice, poori, etc;
Achari Chicken or Achari Murgh Recipe is boneless chicken gravy based recipe where chicken pieces are cooked in pickling spices.
Methi Murgh Masala Curry is flavorsome and nutrients rich chicken curry recipe. This is one of the most loved chicken recipes. Try today!
Mugh Musallam is rich and royal delicacy from the kitchens of Mughal khansamas. This recipe is flavorsome and aromatic. Chicken pieces are juicy and tender in this recipe.
Shahi Mughlai Chicken Korma is a rich, creamy, gluten free, much loved and delicious recipe from the royal kitchens of Mughals.
Looking out for spicy and delicious chicken recipes? Then try this Hyderabadi Murgh Korma masala recipe. Goes perfectly with roti and rice.
Hyderabadi Anday ka Khagina (Egg Khagina) is a simple and easy to make recipe. Often served with rice, roti and dal. Best lunch box recipe too.
Mutton Curries
Indian lamb meat (mutton curries) are full of flavour, spice and taste. Many a times, vegetables are added to mutton and cooked in combo. I have listed few of the recipes which are my family favorite vegetable and meat combo recipes. Do give these a try this Ramadan.
Hyderabadi Aloo Gosht Korma is spicy, aromatic and flavoursome side dish recipe which pairs up perfectly with roti and rice. The recipe of Aloo Gosht which I am going to share with you today is quick, easy and simple.
Hyderabadi Gavar ki Phalli Gosht ka Salan. In this recipe delicious cluster beans are cooked in spicy and aromatic mutton gravy.
Gosht ka Salan, Mutton Curry is flavourful, aromatic and delicious lamb meat recipe. This can be served with bagara rice, pulao, roti, naan,.
Andhra Style Mutton Keema is spicy and delicious minced lamb meat recipe. Keema fry is high protein recipe. The recipe I am going to share with you is one of the easiest recipe with very minimal ingredients. Do give this recipe a try!
Kaleji ka Salan, mutton liver masala is spicy, flavourful and tasty curry recipe made with goat liver. Serve this with bagara khana or roti.
Hyderabadi Gosht ka Mahekhaliya is spicy, aromatic, flavorsome and sour lamb meat recipe. This is often served with flavored rice or naan or roti.
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