Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims all around the world. It is a time for spiritual growth, family gatherings, and delicious food. In India, Ramadan is celebrated with great enthusiasm, and it is a time when families come together to break their fast and enjoy a feast. One of the highlights of Ramadan is the variety of mouth-watering dishes that are prepared during this time. Today, we will explore five of the most delicious recipes that you can make during Ramadan in India: Mutton Biryani, Haleem, Chicken Kebab, Baklawa, and Badam Sherbet.
Mutton Biryani
Mutton Biryani is a classic Indian dish that is a favorite during Ramadan. It is a flavorful rice dish that is made with spices, meat, and rice. The meat used in the dish is typically mutton, but you can also use chicken. The rice used in Biryani is typically long-grain Basmati rice, which gives the dish its unique flavor and texture.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg mutton
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 4 onions, sliced
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste.
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 cup yogurt
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Method:
Rinse the Basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
In a large pot, heat some oil and fry the sliced onions until they turn golden brown.
Add the chopped tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt to the pot. Cook the spices for a few minutes until they are fragrant.
Add the mutton to the pot and cook it until it is browned on all sides.
Add the yogurt to the pot and mix well. Cover the pot and let the mutton cook on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour, or until it is tender.
In a separate pot, bring the water to a boil and add the soaked Basmati rice. Cook the rice until it is 80% done.
Layer the mutton and rice in a large pot, starting with a layer of rice and ending with a layer of rice.
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook the Biryani on low heat for 20-30 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
Cooking mutton biryani without burning the bottom layer, especially if you have a large quantity, is quite tricky and time consuming on normal gas hob. To speed up the process, you can use the Hafele Elena 60 Induction Hob. It heats up quickly and provides precise temperature control, allowing you to cook the mutton biryani evenly.
Haleem
Haleem is a popular Ramadan dish in India, especially in Hyderabad. It is a stew made with meat, lentils, and wheat, and it is flavored with a blend of spices. Haleem is a hearty dish that is usually served for Iftar, the meal that breaks the fast.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg boneless mutton
- 1 cup broken wheat
- 1 cup chana dal
- 1 cup urad dal
- 1 cup masoor dal
- 1 cup moong dal
- 2 onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste.
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- Water
Method:
Soak the broken wheat, chana dal, urad dal, masoor dal, and moong dal in water for 2-3 hours.
In a large pot, heat some oil and fry the sliced onions until they turn golden brown.
Add the ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt to the pot. Cook the spices for a few minutes until they are fragrant.
Add the mutton to the pot and cook it until it is browned on all sides.
Add the soaked dal and broken wheat to the pot and mix well.
Add enough water to the pot to cover the ingredients. Cover the pot and let the Haleem cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until it is thick and creamy.
Now, blending this mixture can be messy and time-consuming. The Hafele Klara Kitchen Machine makes this task effortless as it is powerful and convenient to use. You can easily blend the meat and pulses together to create the smooth and creamy paste necessary to make haleem.
Serve the Haleem hot, garnished with fried onions and chopped coriander leaves.
Chicken Kebab
Chicken Kebab is a popular dish that is enjoyed throughout the year, but it is especially popular during Ramadan. It is a flavorful dish that is made with marinated chicken that is grilled to perfection.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Oil for grilling
Method:
In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well, making sure that each piece is coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and brush them with some oil.
To grill the chicken kebab, use the Hafele Diamond Neo 28 Microwave Oven with grill. It rapidly heats up and distributes heat evenly, allowing you to grill them to perfection.
Also, this has 8 Auto-Cook Menu options & 5 Microwave power levels.
Grill the chicken kebabs for 10-15 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are cooked through and lightly charred.
Serve the chicken kebabs hot, garnished with lemon wedges and chopped coriander leaves.
Baklawa
Baklawa is a sweet and decadent dessert that is popular in the Middle East and South Asia. It is made with layers of phyllo dough, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey. It is a perfect dessert to end your Iftar meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 2 cups chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or almonds)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- 1 cup melted butter
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Mix the chopped nuts and sugar together in a bowl.
In a separate saucepan, mix the water, honey, lemon juice, and rose water together. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the syrup thickens.
Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
Carefully unroll the phyllo dough and lay a sheet of it in the baking dish. Brush the phyllo dough with melted butter.
Add another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the first sheet and brush it with melted butter. Continue this process until you have used half of the phyllo dough.
Spread the nut and sugar mixture over the phyllo dough.
Continue layering the phyllo dough and melted butter on top of the nut mixture until you have used all of the phyllo dough.
Brush the top layer of phyllo dough with melted butter.
Use a sharp knife to cut the Baklawa into diamond or square shapes.
Bake the Baklawa using the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until it is golden brown.
The Hafele Diamond 77 Microwave Oven will give you the best results as its temperature settings are perfect to make well baked Baklawa. Also, it is equipped with 14 cooking modes, including combi modes with microwave and grill.
Remove the Baklawa from the oven and pour the hot syrup over it.
Allow the Baklawa to cool completely, before servingthen garnish with crushed pistachios and serve.
Badam Sherbet
Badam Sherbet is a refreshing drink that is perfect for quenching your thirst after a long day of fasting. It is made with almonds, sugar, and milk, and is a popular drink during Ramadan.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Ice cubes
Method:
Soak the almonds in water for 4-5 hours.
Peel the almonds and grind them in the Cuatro 1000 Vacuum Mixer and Grinder to make a fine and smooth paste.
The Cuatro 1000 has powerful Ninja series blades, which help in blending the almonds in less time. Its Vacuo Technology removes air from the jar before blending, which helps retain the nutrients in food.
In a saucepan, mix the sugar and water together. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the almond paste to the saucepan and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Add the milk and cardamom powder to the saucepan and mix well.
Let the mixture cool down and then strain it through a fine mesh strainer.
Add ice cubes to the Badam Sherbet and serve it chilled.
Conclusion:
Ramadan is a special month for Muslims around the world. It is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Iftar meals are an important part of Ramadan, and these delicious recipes will make your Iftar meals even more special.
Using Hafele appliances in these recipes will make your cooking experience easier and more efficient. The Hafele appliances are designed to make your life easier in the kitchen and are perfect for busy Ramadan days.
Try these recipes during Ramadan and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. Happy cooking!