Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Ramadan 15 Best Ramadan Recipes By Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, food and lifestyle journalist, and recipe developer who specializes in culinary fiction, and empowering home cooks to create extraordinary cooking and dining experiences for themselves and their loved ones. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on February 27, 2025 Close Photo: Rock_lobster Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and a celebration of the receiving of the first books of the Qu-ran by Muhammed, sometimes referred to as the First Revelation. A month of spiritual reflection is marked by sunrise to sundown fasting, which naturally makes the food of this time deeply meaningful. The pre-dawn meal and the post-fast feasting are celebrations of the myriad cuisines and cultures that are a part of the global celebration of Ramadan. Whether you are yourself observing or just want to explore and learn more, these are some of the Ramadan recipes we really love for this special and important time of year. 01 of 16 Chef John's Pita Bread jeanette1978 A flatbread is present in almost every culture and being able to make a great homemade version is always a welcome skill. These pita breads are a terrific accompaniment to any Ramadan meal. View Recipe Save 02 of 16 Turkish Red Lentil 'Bride' Soup Holiday Baker Soups and stews, since they can cook with little interference, are very useful to make during the holiday month. This red lentil soup is deeply satisfying, hearty without being heavy, and a good source of protein to boot. View Recipe Save 03 of 16 Green Lentils and Rice Assyrian Style Buckwheat Queen Any combination of rice with a bean creates a complete protein and can deliver a terrific nutritional one-two punch. This version of a pilaf with green lentils is done in an Assyrian style and makes for a hearty addition to your feast. View Recipe Save 04 of 16 Algerian Kefta (Meatballs) Rock_lobster Ground meat dishes are very common in the cookery of Muslim communities, and these Algerian kefta meatballs are pretty traditional. They can also make for a terrific appetizer to add to your repertoire. View Recipe Save 05 of 16 Afghan Beef Raviolis (Mantwo) elly Many cultures have their version of a ravioli or stuffed small pasta, and these are always a welcome addition to any fast breaking. This Afghan recipe will both hit your comfort food buttons while bringing in some new exciting flavors! View Recipe Save 06 of 16 Shuk Shuka Baking Nana The pre-dawn meal during Ramadan is the suhur, and will be the last thing an observant Muslim will eat till after sundown. So these meals are designed to be a balance of protein and carbs to get you through the day. There are all kinds of recipes for shukshuka, but they all involve eggs that are poached in simmering vegetable stews, often heavily spiced, and almost always served with flatbreads for dunking. View Recipe Save 07 of 16 Kofta Kebabs MattOlay V-H Kebabs are traditional in many cultures, and often eaten during Ramadan. These spiced ground lamb kebabs might be a new dish for you, but they will quickly become a favorite. If you like gyros, you will love these. View Recipe Save 08 of 16 Chicken Biryani Lisa Fox Biriyanis are very popular all year round, but especially at Ramadan. A long-baked casserole of meat and rice, heady with spices, is a dish that sustains the soul as well as the body. This chicken biriyani is one of our favorites. View Recipe Save 09 of 16 Little Lamb Meatballs in a Spicy Eggplant Tomato Sauce Chef John Lamb is eaten widely during Ramadan, especially easy-to-make dishes featuring ground lamb. If you are a meatball fan, we cannot recommend these beauties strongly enough. The spicy eggplant and tomato sauce is the perfect accompaniment. View Recipe Save 10 of 16 Sambusa SunnyDaysNora This Somali dish is a fried stuffed triangle of pastry with an intensely flavored filling. Cousin to the Indian samosa, it is a wonderful appetizer and a good first bite to break the fast. View Recipe Save 11 of 16 Lahmacun Turkish Pizza pomplemousse Sort of halfway between a pizza and a pita sandwich, the Turkish lahmacun is a dish you might not often get a chance to eat, and is a great way to introduce yourself to some Turkish cookery. View Recipe Save 12 of 16 Duck Fesenjan Chef John View Recipe Save If you are a duck fan, this dish will be a whole new way to enjoy it. And if you are not traditionally a duck fan, this might just be the dish to convert you. Walnuts and pomegranate feature in the rich sauce and provide just the right balance of acid and sweet to enhance the bird. 13 of 16 Easy and Yummiest Kulfi Recipe Buckwheat Queen There is always room for dessert on the Ramadan feast table, and these ice cream pops are a great meal-ender after the rich and filling dishes that came before. View Recipe Save 14 of 16 Kheer (Rice Pudding) Michelle Marques Many Muslim communities are from areas with deep rice culture in their foodways—which means it will appear in both savory and sweet dishes. This rice pudding might just be the dish all grains of rice aspire to. View Recipe Save 15 of 16 No-Fail Bean Pie Keisha One of the traditional dishes of the American Muslim community is the bean pie. A sweet pie similar to sweet potato or pumpkin, and made of navy beans, it is a dessert that also packs a nutritional punch with loads of protein and fiber in addition to satisfying the sweet tooth. Recipe submitter Imam Qadriyyah S Mabel-Doroth says, "Serve this pie warm or cold for an awesome dessert." View Recipe Save 16 of 16 More Inspiration RunnerGirl Pictured: Kanafa 56 Traditional Dishes to Serve During Ramadan 15 Iftar Recipes to Break Fast 15 Best Ramadan Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit