Ramadan 2023: Follow these 5 recipes to prepare food for your Iftar party

The holy month of Ramadan observed by followers of Islam is one of fasting and feasting While fasting during the day it might be challenging to organise the Iftar meal during Ramadan So it is important for one to plan their meals properly and in advance so as to not face difficulty laterSaurabh Singh Chandel executive chef of Crowne Plaza Greater Noida shares some scrumptious and delectable Iftar recipes because its a tradition to prepare several foods during IftarFried chickenIngredientsChicken 160 gmGram flour 50gmEgg 1 pcSalt as per tasteKasoori methi 1gmRice flour 40gmDeghi mirch 10gmGinger garlic paste 30gmLemon juice 12 spoonOil for fryingGreen chilli paste 1 pcAlso Read Lipsmacking kebabs to Nalli Nihari Here are the top musttry delicacies at Mohammad Ali Road during RamadanMethod 1 For the brine mix the buttermilk with all the spices in a large bowl Transfer to a resealable gallonsized plastic bag Add the chicken turn to coat and refrigerate overnight2 Heat 1 inch of oil in a large heavybottomed highsided skillet over mediumhigh heat3 Whisk the gram flour with the spices and add the chicken pieces to it Turn chicken to coat and let rest until the oil gets hot Tap off the excess flour and add as many pieces of chicken to the skillet as you can4 Fry chicken for 4 to 6 minutes until browned Turn over and fry for another 4 to 6 minutes until the other side is deeply browned5 Using tongs transfer the chicken pieces to a paper towellined plate to drain Serve while warm or at room temperatureRooh Afza SharbatIngredients Milk 200 gmRoohafza 100 gmElaichi 1 pcWater 1 cupMethod 1 In a blender add milk water and rose syrup You can add cardamom as well like in sweet lassi but it may overpower the rose flavours coming out from roohafza Blend well2 Serve chilled and garnish with some dry fruitsWatch now Tips to fast in a healthy way for Ramadan 2023Semiya KheerIngredients Fenisamiya 50 gmMilk 200 mlSugar 40 gmAlmond 4 pcsRaisins 6 pcsPistachios 4 pcsMakhana 6 pcsGhee 10 gmElaichi 2 pcsMethod1 Add milk to the same pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat stirring frequently to avoid scorching the bottom of the pan2 When it comes to a boil reduce the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes stirring frequently Keep scraping the sides of the pan while cooking and add the solidified milk back to the pan3 Now add the roasted sevai and raisins4 Cook for 1012 minutes or until the kheer thickens to the desired consistency stirring frequently Keep in mind that it will thicken further upon cooling Add cardamom powder and sugar and mix well Cook for another 34 minutes Check for sugar and add more if needed5 Garnish with pistachio and almond slivers6 Serve hot or chilledAlso Read From Malpuas to Masala Milk 5 unmissable sweets at Mumbais Mohammad Ali RoadKala Chana ChaatIngredientsBlack Chana 80gmChopped onion 30 gmChopped tomato 30 gmGreen chillies 3 gmLemon juice 1 spoonCoriander leaves 3 gmSalt for tasteChat masala 5gmMethod 1 Rinse and then finely chop the onions tomatoes green chilies and coriander leaves If you prefer you can peel the unripe mango2 In a large bowl add all the ingredients including the cooked black chickpeas3 Mix thoroughly Taste and if required add more of the ground spice powders lemon juice and salt4 Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves Serve kala chana chaat warm Before serving garnish with some coriander leaves and lemon wedgesKharbuje Ka MeethaIngredients Local musk melon 1 pcSugar 100 gmKaju 50 gmElaichi 5 pcsVanilla essence 1mlMethod1 Wash a melon and cut it into half2 Make small cuts with a knife or spoon in the edges on the inside and mix the pulp and stir vigorously Alternatively you can chop melon pieces in a bowl and stir vigorously so that it leaves water and becomes liquid3 You may add sugar if it is not naturally sweet Adding sugar makes it juicer4 Add cardamom powder and garnish with dry fruit pieces You can use crushed badam and peeled melon seedsAlso Read Ramadan 2023 Improve your stamina during the holy month with these fitness tipsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever