Ramadan Recipes

Recipes for suhoor, iftar and Eid al-Fitr.

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Ramadan Main Dishes

Mrouzia Lamb Shanks
Nargisse Benkabbou
494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
494
3 hours
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Yvonne Maffei’s Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered Almonds
Julia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei
1818 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,818
90 minutes
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Lamb Biryani
Tejal Rao
1679 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,679
4 1/2 hours, plus overnight marinating
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Carrot Maqluba
Reem Kassis
684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
684
1 hour
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easy
Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
Yewande Komolafe
3156 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,156
40 minutes
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Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)
Kayla Stewart, Lara Lee
390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
390
3 1/4 hours
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easy
Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken
Naz Deravian
614 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
614
About 4 to 8 hours
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Chicken Biryani
Naz Deravian
474 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
474
3 hours 45 minutes
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Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
59 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
59
45 minutes
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Narjissiya With Asparagus, Halloumi and Sumac
Reem Kassis
664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
664
30 minutes
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easy
Red Lentil Barley Stew
Melissa Clark
1140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,140
1 ½ to 2 hours
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Keema (Spiced Ground Meat)
Tejal Rao
1935 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,935
1 hour
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Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
701
30 minutes
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Tunisian Shakshuka With Shrimp
Jamel Charouel
826 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
826
30 minutes
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Suad Shallal’s Iraqi Lentil Soup With Meatballs
Joan Nathan, Suad Shallal
467 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
467
45 minutes
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Pressure Cooker Shrimp Biryani
Melissa Clark, Chandra Ram
1066 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,066
30 minutes
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Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)
Samin Nosrat
1269 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,269
2 3/4 hours, plus overnight soaking
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Maha Sarsour’s Maqluba (Upside-Down Chicken and Rice)
Francis Lam, Maha Sarsour
946 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
946
1 hour 45 minutes
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Spiced Maqluba With Tomatoes and Tahini Sauce
Yotam Ottolenghi
570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
570
About 1 1/2 hours
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Braised Lamb Shanks With Peppers
Florence Fabricant, Annette Gertner
228 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
228
3 hours
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Ramadan Desserts

Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)
Reem Kassis
361 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
361
45 minutes
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Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)
Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab
860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
860
1 hour
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Rose and Almond Ghriba
Nargisse Benkabbou
1053 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,053
45 minutes
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easy
Mouhalabieh (Milk Pudding)
Ligaya Mishan, Fadi Kattan
50 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
50
3 ¼ hours
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Baklava
Naz Deravian
119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
119
2 hours and 30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours resting
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Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horn Cookies)
Nargisse Benkabbou
20 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
20
35 minutes
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easy
Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
32 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
32
30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling
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easy
Pistachio-Almond Cookies
David Tanis
406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
406
45 minutes, plus cooling time
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Maison Aleph’s Sesame-Halvah 1,001 Feuilles
Dorie Greenspan, Myriam Sabet
68 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
68
About 4 1/2 hours
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Faloodeh (Persian Lime and Rose Water Granita With Rice Noodles)
Samin Nosrat
135 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
135
20 minutes, plus several hours’ freezing
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Gulab Jamun
Naz Deravian
81 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
81
5 hours 45 minutes
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easy
Ferni (Iranian Rice Flour Pudding)
Naz Deravian, Fariba Nafissi
198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
198
20 minutes, plus an optional 3 hours’ chilling
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Muzaffar Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli With Cardamom)
Julia Moskin, Sumayya Usmani
61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
61
20 minutes
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Sholeh Zard (Persian Rice Pudding)
Priya Krishna, Sara Mardanbigi, Edgar Rico
646 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
646
1 1/2 hours
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Maureen Abood’s Lavender and Orange Blossom Cookies
Melissa Clark, Maureen Abood
324 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
324
35 minutes
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Pomegranate and Rose Granita
Yotam Ottolenghi
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
30 minutes, plus freezing
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Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
230
45 minutes
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Easy Baklava
Margaux Laskey, Einat Admony
195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
195
About 1 1/4 hours, plus chilling and thawing
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Pomegranate Molasses Butter Cake
John Willoughby
447 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
447
About 1 hour
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Pistachio and Rose Water Semolina Cake
Yotam Ottolenghi, Helen Goh
476 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
476
2 hours, plus cooling
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Ramadan Starters and Sides

Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
599 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
599
2 hours
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Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
701
30 minutes
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Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
1 hour
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Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Nargisse Benkabbou
363 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
363
45 minutes
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Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads
David Tanis
79 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
79
About 2 hours
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easy
Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)
Zainab Shah
268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
268
45 minutes
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Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)
Yewande Komolafe
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
40 minutes, plus soaking
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easy
Chorba
Nargisse Benkabbou
320 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
320
90 minutes
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Nimbu Pani (Limeade)
Zainab Shah
737 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
737
5 minutes
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Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)
Zainab Shah
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
1 1/2 hours
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
2621 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,621
20 minutes
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easy
Watermelon Chaat
Tejal Rao, Malika Ameen
778 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
778
15 minutes, plus chilling
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Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)
Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.
109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
109
2 hours
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easy
Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
10 minutes
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easy
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
358
15 minutes
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Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)
Samin Nosrat
595 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
595
1 1/2 hours, plus 30 minutes’ soaking
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easy
Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)
Samin Nosrat
510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
510
20 minutes
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Chickpea and Herb Fatteh
Yotam Ottolenghi
607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
607
1 1/2 hours, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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healthy
Zaalouk With Tahini
Yotam Ottolenghi
745 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
745
2 hours
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Harira Soup
David Tanis
1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,067
2 hours
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Dishes for Your Eid al-Fitr Feast

Chicken Biryani
Naz Deravian
474 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
474
3 hours 45 minutes
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Baklava
Naz Deravian
119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
119
2 hours and 30 minutes, plus at least 4 hours resting
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Norinj Pilau (Rice With Candied Orange Peel, Saffron and Lamb)
Ligaya Mishan, Shazia Saif Naimi, Ethan Frisch
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
4 1/2 hours
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Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)
Kayla Stewart, Lara Lee
390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
390
3 1/4 hours
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Chicken Kofta in Tomato Gravy
Zainab Shah
664 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
664
55 minutes
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Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horn Cookies)
Nargisse Benkabbou
20 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
20
35 minutes
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Gulab Jamun
Naz Deravian
81 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
81
5 hours 45 minutes
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Khoresh-e Fesenjoon (Persian Chicken Stew With Pomegranate and Walnuts)
Samin Nosrat
796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
796
3 1/2 hours
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Aloo Gobi
Naz Deravian
906 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
906
1 hour 10 minutes
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easy
Mango Lassi
Zainab Shah
373 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
373
5 minutes
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easy
Aloo Palak (Spicy Spinach and Potatoes)
Zainab Shah
445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
445
35 minutes
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Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)
Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.
109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
109
2 hours
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Nimbu Pani (Limeade)
Zainab Shah
737 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
737
5 minutes
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Lamb Biryani
Tejal Rao
1679 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,679
4 1/2 hours, plus overnight marinating
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easy
Basmati Rice
Zainab Shah
139 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
139
25 minutes
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One-Pot Vegetable Biryani
Zainab Shah
1440 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,440
1 hour
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Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
59 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
59
45 minutes
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easy
Ferni (Iranian Rice Flour Pudding)
Naz Deravian, Fariba Nafissi
198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
198
20 minutes, plus an optional 3 hours’ chilling
or to save this recipe.
Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
230
45 minutes
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Carrot Maqluba
Reem Kassis
684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
684
1 hour
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All Ramadan Recipes

32 recipes

Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
701
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
easy
Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
easy
Mango Labaniyad (Creamy Custard)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
32 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
32
30 minutes, plus 4 hours’ chilling
or to save this recipe.
Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
599 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
599
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Soor iyo Dalac Bilaash (Grits and Tomato Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
59 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
59
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)
Yewande Komolafe
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
40 minutes, plus soaking
or to save this recipe.
Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
114
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
easy
Chorba
Nargisse Benkabbou
320 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
320
90 minutes
or to save this recipe.
easy
Maraq Misir (Red Lentil Soup)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
504 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
504
55 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Nihari (Spiced Oxtail Stew)
Julia Moskin, Anita Jaisinghani
60 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
60
About 6 hours, plus cooling and chilling
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Qatayef Asafiri (Stuffed Semolina Pancakes)
Reem Kassis
361 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
361
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy Baklava
Margaux Laskey, Einat Admony
195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
195
About 1 1/4 hours, plus chilling and thawing
or to save this recipe.
Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)
Zainab Shah
267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
267
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Adas Polo ba Khorma (Persian Lentil Rice With Dates)
Melissa Clark, Nasim Alikhani
1167 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,167
45 minutes
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Mrouzia Lamb Shanks
Nargisse Benkabbou
494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
494
3 hours
or to save this recipe.
Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)
Zainab Shah
547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
547
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped Pistachios
Julia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei
328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
328
20 minutes
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Namoura (Syrup-Soaked Semolina Cake)
Tejal Rao, Amanda Saab
860 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
860
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)
Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.
109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
109
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Walnut, Cinnamon and Halloumi Baklava
Yotam Ottolenghi
230 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
230
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
easy
Watermelon Chaat
Tejal Rao, Malika Ameen
778 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
778
15 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Shrimp and Potatoes in Sambal (Sambal Goreng Kentang Udang)
Tejal Rao, Retno Pratiwi
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
60 minutes
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Opor Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Curry)
Tejal Rao, Retno Pratiwi
63 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
63
70 minutes
or to save this recipe.
easy
Spiced Lamb and Rice with Walnuts, Mint and Pomegranate
David Tanis
358 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
358
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Harira Soup
David Tanis
1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,067
2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Yvonne Maffei’s Roast Chicken With Couscous, Dates and Buttered Almonds
Julia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei
1818 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,818
90 minutes
or to save this recipe.
easy
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
358 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
358
15 minutes
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Sameh Wadi’s Wheat Berries With Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onions
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
1599 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,599
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Sameh Wadi’s Lamb Shanks With Pomegranate and Saffron
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
243
About 3 hours
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Suad Shallal’s Iraqi Lentil Soup With Meatballs
Joan Nathan, Suad Shallal
467 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
467
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
easy
Fattoush (Lebanese Tomato and Pita Salad)
Joan Nathan, Ramzi Osseiran
433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
433
30 minutes
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