Top 10 Traditional Ramadan Dishes Around The World

14 March 24

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Ramazan Pidesi, Turkey

This fluffy, delicious bread is a very popular Iftaar meal in Turkey. The distinctive seasonings and toppings give it a unique taste and beautiful appearance.

Qatayef, Egypt

Meet the modified version of a pancake stuffed with cream and coated with honey. It comes in two different varieties, and both are equally delicious.

Kuih lapis, Indonesia

The colourful layered steam cake is one of the most flavourful and vibrant dishes of Iftaar. It adds extra sweetness to the Ramadan celebration.

Arroz caldo, Philippines

This homely Iftaar meal is the favourite choice of the people of the Philippines. The seasoned chicken served with creamy rice is heaven to the taste buds.

Joll of rice, Nigeria

Long-grain rice cooked in a tomato-based sauce is the perfect meal for the festival of Ramadan in Nigeria. It is often accompanied by fried chicken or fish.

Khaliat al Nahl, Yemen

Shaped like a honeycomb maze, these soft, delightful cinnamon buns are brushed with sweet, floral honey. They are unbelievably tempting!

Ma'arouk, Syria

This traditional dish is served only during Ramadan. The tasty stuffed bread has a sweet and spicy taste, and both children and the elderly wait with all their hearts for it.

Dolma, Iraq

Seasoned rice, vegetables or minced meat is wrapped in steamed vine leaves to make a delicious savoury meal.

Chebab, United Arab Emirates

The soft and fluffy pancakes are the favourite Iftaar meal in UAE. Filled with the taste of saffron and cardamom, the pancakes are coated with date syrup.

M'battan, Libya

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sliced potatoes are stuffed with seasoned meat. The result is a unique potato meal which is wholesome is flavour.

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