Kunafa Cups (served with ice cream)

Crispy from the outside, filled with a creamy-cheese filling and drizzled with a saffron-rosewater filling. These kunafa cups are irresistible.

Mana’eesh Za’atar (with whole wheat flour)

These soft, pillowy wonders are popular in the middle east, and also often consumed for suhoor (meal before starting the fast). This whole wheat version is a healthier take on the traditional mana’eesh and keeps you full for longer.

Harira (Moroccan Soup)

A staple during the month of Ramadan, Harira is a delicious soup. Ingredients like meat, chickpeas, lentils and vermicelli, make it really wholesome and filling.

Fatayer (Meat filled baked pastry)

A crispy dough pastry, filled with a spicy meat filling. These are perfect for batch prepping and freezing, to be used at a later stage. The best part is that they aren’t fried, but baked to perfection.

8 Eid Desserts To Celebrate and Share

Here is a compilation of desserts which include some fusion ones and some classics. There are even options for people watching out for their health or for people with diabetes.

Shahi Tukray (Eid Special Dessert)

Shahi Tukray are a dessert that is served at weddings and special events in India and Pakistan. It combines layers of bread, milk, khoya and nuts to make a harmonious dish which tastes divine.

Mint Masala Lassi

This refreshing drink is perfect for post iftar as it contains ingredients that aid in digestion. A much healthier, yet delicious alternative to sugar filled beverages.

Kala Chana (Brown Chickpeas)

Kala Chana aka brown chickpeas is a more nutritious cousin of the white variety of chickpeas. Its a great option to add to your Ramadan menu, be it for suhoor or for iftar.