10+ Easy Iftar Recipes for Quick and Delicious Meals

When it’s time to break your fast, you want meals that are quick, simple, and satisfying.

Easy iftar recipes help you get food on the table fast, so you can actually relax and enjoy your meal instead of spending all night in the kitchen.

These recipes use wholesome ingredients and easy steps.

You’ll find dishes that fit your needs, whether you’re cooking for yourself or the whole family.

1) Creamy Instant Pot Kheer

Kheer is a classic, cozy dessert for iftar. The Instant Pot helps you get that creamy texture fast, no endless stirring needed.

Start by rinsing and soaking basmati rice.

Add whole milk, cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt to your Instant Pot.

Cook on high pressure for about 10 minutes.

The rice softens, the milk thickens, and you barely have to do anything.

Let the pressure come down naturally.

Stir in cardamom or rose water if you want a little extra something.

Serve it warm, or chill it if you prefer—either way, it’s delicious.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup basmati rice
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1¼ to 1½ cups whole milk
• ½ cup cream
• ½ cup sugar
• ⅛ tsp salt

Cooking Instructions:

1. Rinse and soak rice for 15-30 minutes.
2. Add rice, evaporated milk, whole milk, cream, sugar, and salt to Instant Pot.
3. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
4. Let pressure release naturally.
5. Stir and add cardamom or rose water if you want.
6. Serve warm or chilled.

More details? Check this Creamy Instant Pot Kheer recipe.

2) Chicken Shawarma Wraps

Chicken shawarma wraps are always a hit at iftar.

You marinate chicken in cumin, paprika, and garlic for a deep, warm flavor.

Cook until juicy and golden.

Wrap the chicken in pita or flatbread with crisp veggies and a generous drizzle of garlic tahini sauce.

It’s fast, filling, and honestly—so satisfying after a long day.

Toss in extra sauces or salad if you feel like it.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 pita breads
• Fresh lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and onions
• 1/4 cup garlic tahini sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix spices with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate chicken in the mix for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat a pan on medium-high, cook chicken 5-7 minutes, until done.
4. Warm pita bread in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
5. Fill pita with chicken, veggies, tahini sauce, and wrap tightly.

3) Chana Chaat with Yogurt

Chana chaat with yogurt is easy and pretty refreshing for iftar.

It’s just chickpeas, potatoes, and spices tossed with creamy yogurt.

You get a light snack that’s still filling, and it comes together in no time.

The yogurt cools things down and balances the spices.

Eat it right away or chill it for later—both work.

Ingredients

• 400 gm canned chickpeas, drained
• 2 small cooked potatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp roasted coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• Salt to taste
• Optional: chopped onions, green chilies, coriander leaves

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix chickpeas and potatoes in a bowl.
2. Add coriander, cumin powder, and salt. Stir.
3. Whisk yogurt until smooth, then mix into chickpea blend.
4. Add onions, chilies, and coriander leaves if you like.
5. Chill for 15 minutes or just serve.

Get more tips for Chana Chaat with Yogurt here.

4) Mixed Fruit Chaat

Mixed Fruit Chaat is light, quick, and honestly just what you want after a day of fasting.

It’s a bunch of fresh fruits tossed with a little spice and tang.

Use whatever’s in season—apples, bananas, oranges, pomegranates.

Chaat masala adds that punchy, warm flavor.

You can throw this together right before iftar.

It’s healthy, bright, and loved by everyone.

Ingredients

• 1 apple, chopped
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 orange, peeled and chopped
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• ½ teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1. Chop all fruits into bite-sized pieces.
2. Gently combine the fruits in a bowl.
3. Sprinkle chaat masala and black salt.
4. Add lemon juice, mix well.
5. Serve right away or chill for 10 minutes.

5) Samosas with Mint Chutney

Samosas are a classic for iftar.

Crispy pastry, spicy potato or veggie filling—what’s not to love?

Mint chutney on the side cools things down and adds a tangy kick.

You can make the dough or grab ready-made pastry sheets.

Fill with potato masala, seal the edges well, and fry or bake.

Mint chutney’s just fresh mint, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, and a little kick from chilies.

Blend it all up, and you’re good to go.

Ingredients

• Potatoes, boiled and mashed
• Ready-made samosa pastry sheets or dough
• Fresh mint leaves
• Cilantro
• Lemon juice
• Garlic cloves
• Green chilies
• Spices (cumin, salt)
• Oil (for frying or brushing if baking)

Cooking Instructions

1. Fill samosa pastry with potato mixture, seal edges.
2. Heat oil for frying or preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. Fry samosas until golden or bake for about 25 minutes, flipping once.
4. Blend mint, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, and chilies for chutney.
5. Serve hot with fresh mint chutney.

Full recipe’s here.

6) Pakoras (Fritters)

Pakoras are a staple at iftar tables.

You dip veggies (or even eggs) in a spiced chickpea flour batter and fry or air fry them.

Potatoes, onions, spinach, or mixed veggies all work.

Air frying makes them lighter, but you still get that crunch.

Serve them hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

They come together fast, and you probably have everything you need already.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 potato, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Water to make batter
• Oil for frying

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix chickpea flour, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
2. Add water slowly to make a thick batter.
3. Toss in veggies, coat well.
4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) or preheat air fryer.
5. Fry pakoras in batches until golden or air fry 12-15 minutes, flipping once.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve right away.

7) Grilled Chicken with Roasted Veggies

Grilled chicken with roasted veggies is an easy, healthy iftar option.

Season the chicken with Cajun spice or garlic—it gives great flavor without much effort.

Grill the chicken until it’s cooked through and has a nice char.

Roast bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots in the oven while the chicken’s grilling.

Roasting brings out their sweetness, and honestly, it’s hard not to eat them straight off the tray.

This meal comes together in about 30 minutes.

You can pair it with rice or bread if you want something more filling.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 zucchini
• 2 carrots
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Season chicken with Cajun, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side, until cooked.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Chop veggies, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper.
6. Roast veggies 20-25 minutes, until tender.
7. Serve chicken with roasted veggies.

Need more ideas? Check out grilled chicken with roasted vegetables on Facebook.

8) Dahi Bhalla (Lentil Dumplings)

Dahi Bhalla is one of those snacks that just hits the spot. These soft lentil dumplings soak up spiced yogurt and end up light but still filling.

You’ll usually make the dumplings from urad dal or moong dal. Fry them until they turn golden and crispy on the outside.

After frying, let the dumplings lounge in creamy, seasoned yogurt. If you’re feeling bold, add a splash of tamarind or coriander chutney for a tangy punch.

It’s the kind of dish you can prep ahead and chill. That way, it’s ready to go for iftar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup urad dal (black gram lentils)
• 2 cups yogurt
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• Tamarind chutney (optional)
• Fresh coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Cooking Instructions:

1. Soak urad dal in water for 4-6 hours.
2. Grind lentils into a smooth batter with just a splash of water.
3. Heat oil to around 350°F (175°C).
4. Drop spoonfuls of batter in and fry until they’re golden.
5. Soak fried dumplings in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain.
6. Mix yogurt with salt, cumin, and chaat masala.
7. Layer dumplings in yogurt and top with chutney and coriander.
8. Chill before serving.

For a closer look, here’s a dahi bhalla recipe video.

9) Traditional Haleem

Haleem is basically comfort in a bowl. It’s a slow-cooked stew with meat, lentils, and wheat—super filling and honestly, just what you need after fasting.

You start by soaking wheat and lentils. Cook them until they’re soft and almost falling apart.

Meanwhile, cook the meat with onions, garlic, ginger, and lots of spices. This is where all that deep, cozy flavor comes from.

Mash or blend everything together until it’s rich and thick. The texture should be smooth, almost like a hearty porridge.

Don’t forget crispy fried onions on top. I always serve it warm, maybe with a lemon wedge or some fresh bread.

Ingredients

• 1 cup broken wheat (soaked 30 mins)
• 1/2 cup lentils (mixed)
• 1 lb meat (chicken, beef, or mutton)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• Spices: turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, salt
• Oil for frying

Cooking Instructions

1. Fry onions until brown and crispy, then set aside.
2. Cook meat with ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, and spices until it’s tender.
3. Boil soaked wheat and lentils until soft.
4. Combine meat, wheat, and lentils. Blend or mash until smooth.
5. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
6. Top with fried onions and serve warm.

You can check out this Hyderabadi Haleem recipe for more details.

10) Mango Lassi Smoothie

Mango lassi is just the thing when you need something refreshing at iftar. It’s smooth, sweet, and honestly, ridiculously easy.

Use fresh mango if you’ve got it, or just grab some mango pulp. Blend it up with yogurt and milk for that creamy, cool vibe.

A pinch of cardamom or a drizzle of honey? Totally optional, but it does add something special. I love how light and satisfying it feels—never too heavy after a long day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mango pulp or fresh ripe mango chunks
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• A pinch of cardamom seeds (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss mango pulp or fresh mango chunks into a blender.

2. Pour in the yogurt. Add the milk too.

3. If you want it sweeter, go ahead—add honey and a pinch of cardamom.

4. Blend everything until it looks smooth.

5. Craving it colder? Throw in some ice cubes and blend again.

6. Pour into glasses. Serve right away.

Honestly, nothing beats a cold mango lassi to cool you off during iftar. Want more details? Take a peek at this Mango Lassi Recipe.