10 Iftar Items That Are Absolutely Irresistible for Pakistanis

ZunNurain Khalid
4 min readJun 25, 2016
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As an wise man once said, Pakistani cooking is to Asian sustenance what French is to European. Indeed, even along these lines, there’s a great deal more to Pakistani food, and, with opulent Iftar spreads being laid on all over the country this month, now is the ideal chance to expand your perspectives. This is what you ought to rush toward once the sun goes down.

Let’s see which Pakistani dishes make the top of the list for being IRRESISTIBLE:

1. Gram Salad

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This is the best source of having Vegetables and Beans in a single dish which makes it a healthy item on Iftar table. Add all your Desi spices as dressing and enjoy!!

2. Pakoras

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Iftar is incomplete without some Golden Glowing Pakoras at the center of table. A traditional snack which is the pride of our Ramadan Culture.

3. Dahi Baray

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Yogurt with dumplings of Daal Moong and Daal Mash is a delicious recipe to be added in your Iftar menu. Served with tasty yogurt sauce, this is a simple and easy to make dish.

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4. Patties

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These are snacks with customized fillings of Chicken, Vegetables, Potatoes or Chocolate. The external coating of patties is made up of puff pastry which contains all the filling. Slice the patties in your desired shapes and serve hot.

5. Egg Rolls

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A traditional Mom’s recipe which can be made with desired fillings. You can make a big batch once and freeze them. Just fry them in your Iftar and make a plateful which will be the busiest dish on your table.

6. Mozzarella Sandwiches

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The purpose of Iftar is to boost up your energy level with healthy dishes. Here comes a low fat recipe which is a perfect combo of Eggs, Veggies and Cheese. A little bit of olive oil will complete the requirements of these watering sandwiches. You will have your tummy satisfied with all nutrients in this single dish.

7. Jalebi

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Dipped in Sugary Syrup, round and glossy jalebis served hot is a sweet treat at Iftar. Made delicately and fried crunchy, they will melt in your mouth with a desire to eat more.

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8. Fruit Chat

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After having Spicy Pakoras and Dahi Baray, now is the time to soothe your taste buds. Go for some delicious and juicy fruit chat which will beat your craving for having something sweet. Prepare with a slight touch of Chat Masala for a Desi touch.

9. Doodh Sevian

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This may sound different from a traditional Iftar Menu but believe me, it is a complete meal which can revive all the energies. With a topping of Nuts, Sewayian will make you feel refreshed. It is a personal choice to manage the thickness of milk in it. Do try this item this year and feel the difference.

10. Nuggets

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An all-time favorite item for kids and elders, nuggets are completely irresistible. Either homemade or purchased from market, your kids won’t leave the Iftar table having a plateful of this item.

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ZunNurain Khalid

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