10 Quick Iftar Recipes Under 30 Minutes

• Chicken Spring Rolls

• Vegetable Pakoras

• One-Pan Keema

• Egg Paratha Roll

• Alu Chaat

• Chicken Cheese Quesadilla

• Lentil Soup

• Fruit Chaat

• Creamy Chicken Sandwiches 

• Dates and Banana Milkshake

1. Chicken Spring Rolls

This crispy and delicious iftar recipe only takes about 25 minutes of your time. Here is how you can prepare this recipe.

Ingredients

• Boiled Shredded Chicken

• Shredded Cabbage

• Half a Cup of Grated Carrots

• Oil

• Soy Sauce - about 2 Tablespoons

• Black Pepper 1- Teaspoon

• Garlic Paste – 1 Teaspoon

• Spring Roll Wrappers

Recipe

First, you need to heat about 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Then add some garlic paste and sauté for 30-40 seconds. Throw in some chicken, cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Let this mixture cool down to room temperature. You can use this mixture to fill the spring roll wrappers. Just make sure to roll tightly and seal the edges. Finally, you can deep fry these spring rolls until they become golden brown. Serve these with a chili sauce to further enhance the flavor.

2. Vegetable Pakoras

Vegetable pakoras or fritters are an all-time hit in iftar. These versatile pakoras take only about 20 minutes to make.

Ingredients

• Gram Flour

• Thinly Sliced Potatoes

• Sliced Onions

• Chopped Spinach

• Red Chili Powder

• Turmeric

• Oil

• Salt

• Water

Recipe

Start by mixing gram flour, spices, and salt in a bowl. Add some water gradually to create a thick batter. Now you can add vegetables to the batter and coat them well. You can now take spoonfuls of the batter out and drop them in hot oil. Let the mixture fry until it becomes golden and crispy. Take the pakoras out and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Your delicious veggie pakoras are ready to serve. 

3. One-Pan Keema

You can prepare this protein-packed and flavorful recipe in just 25 minutes. Here is how to make the one-pan keema in no time.

Ingredients

• Minced Beef, Chicken, or Mutton

• Finely Chopped Onions and Tomatoes

• Ginger Garlic paste

• Turmeric

• Garam Masala

• Salt

• Oil

• Coriander

Recipe

First, heat about 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and sauté onions until they turn golden. Then throw in some ginger-garlic paste and cook for a while. Now you can add minced meat and cook this for 5–7 minutes. Add spices and tomatoes, and cook until the meat is fully done. Garnish the keema with some coriander and serve with a tortilla or naan.

4. Egg Paratha Roll

You just need to spend 15 minutes to make this filling, hearty, and very satisfying iftar recipe. Here is how to do it.

Ingredients

• Two Parathas

• Two Eggs

• Sliced onions

• Chili Sauce

• Salt

• Pepper

• Oil

Recipe

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium pan. Take a bowl and beat eggs with salt and some pepper in it. Pour the batter into the pan and place the paratha on top of it. Let it cook until the egg sets. Then flip the paratha to cook the other side. Throw in onions and then some chili sauce. Roll the paratha tightly and serve.

5. Alu Chaat

This is another fan-favorite iftar recipe that only takes about 20 minutes of your time. Here is how you can make this tangy and spicy treat at home.

Ingredients

• Boiled and Cubed Potatoes

• Oil

• Red Chili Powder

• Roasted Cumin Powder

• Chaat Masala

• Salt

• Tamarind Chutney

• Yogurt

• Coriander Leaves

Recipe

First, you need to heat some oil in a pan and lightly sauté the boiled potatoes. Wait until the potatoes get crispy. Now sprinkle some chili powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt on top of it. Transfer the mix into a serving plate and drizzle with some yogurt. Add tamarind chutney on top, and you are good to go. 

6. Chicken Cheese Quesadilla

This cheesy treat is both filling and delicious. You can prepare a chicken cheese quesadilla in just about 15-20 minutes with very low effort. 

Ingredients

• Flour Tortillas

• Cooked Shredded Chicken

• Butter

• Shredded Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese

• Chopped Capsicum

• Chili Sauce

Recipe

Throw some butter in a heated pan and place a tortilla on the melted butter. Spread chicken, cheese, chili sauce, and capsicum evenly on the tortilla. Cover the first tortilla with another. Cook until the surface turns golden, and do the same with the other side until the cheese melts. Cut the tortilla into wedges and serve them hot.

7. Lentil Soup

This light iftar recipe just takes 20 minutes of your time to make. You can use this soup either alone or with tortilla or parathas.  

Ingredients

• Red Lentils

• Water

• Chopped Onion

• Garlic Paste

• Turmeric

• Salt

• Oil or butter

• Black Pepper

• Lemon Juice

Recipe

Rinse the lentils and then add these into a pot with water, turmeric, and some salt. Let these cook until their texture becomes soft. Sauté onion and garlic in heated oil in a small pan. Add this mix to the lentil pot and blend lightly. Finally, garnish with lemon juice and some black pepper, and you are good to go.

8. Fruit Chaat

This is another refreshing iftar recipe that can keep you nourished all day long. You can prepare this nutrient-rich recipe in just 10 minutes. Here is how you can make a typical fruit chat.

Ingredients

• One Chopped Apple

• Sliced Bananas

• One Cup Cubed Papaya

• Grapes

• One peeled and Segmented Orange

• Chaat Masal (about 1 teaspoon)

• Half Teaspoon Black Salt

• organic honey

• Lemon Juice

Recipe

Take a large bowl and add all the fruits to it. Sprinkle chaat masala and the black salt, and mix the ingredients. Throw in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and some honey and toss gently. Chill this mixture for about 10 minutes, and you are good to go.

9. Creamy Chicken Sandwiches

This light yet satisfying iftar recipe is perfect for people who wish to eat healthier this Ramadan. You can prepare creamy chicken sandwiches in just under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• Boiled Shredded Chicken

• Mayonnaise

• Cream

• Black Pepper

• Salt

• Bread Slices

• Lettuce Leaves

Recipe

Add one cup of boiled chicken, 3 tbsp of mayonnaise, 1tbsp cream, salt, and half a teaspoon of pepper to a bowl and mix. Spread this mixture evenly on bread slices. Add some lettuce leaves and cover each slice with another bread slice. Cut these slices into tiny triangles and serve them chilled.

10. Dates and Banana Milkshake

This classic iftar recipe gives you an instant energy boost along with a rich flavor. With the right ingredients and tools, you can make this recipe in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

• Pitted Dates

• Banana 1-2

• Half a Cup Cold Milk

• 1 tablespoon honey or organic sugar

• Ice cubes

Recipe

To make this recipe, first, soak about 4-5 dates in warm milk to make them soft. Then add these dates, banana, milk, sweeteners, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend these ingredients until the texture becomes creamy or smooth. You deliciously, nutritious banana and date milkshake is ready to serve. 

Conclusion

For a lot of people with a hectic work schedule, it is not possible to spend long hours in the kitchen preparing iftar. These people need recipes that can satisfy their palate and keep them nourished without taking up a lot of their time.

Such individuals can prepare the recipes listed in this blog to save their time and energy. Most of these recipes take less than 30 minutes of your time, and the best part is that they also taste quite extraordinary.

So, try out these quick and flavorful recipes this Ramadan to make your iftars stress-free and more rewarding. 

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FAQs

What are some healthy food options for Iftar?

The following are some healthy and nutritious foods that you can consider for your iftar. 

• Dates

• Banana Compote

• Vegetable Salad

• Oatmeal

• Milkshakes

• Sweet Fruits

• Fatty fish

• Chicken Soup

What can it do to save cooking time during iftar?

You can plan and prepare a weekly iftar menu. You can freeze parathas, fries, nuggets, sandwiches, etc. You can also boil and marinade vegetables, chicken, and chickpeas beforehand so that you have to spend less time on iftar preparation.

What are some healthy drink options for iftar?

For iftar, you can go with lemonades, smoothies, milkshakes, milk, or fresh fruit juices.

What are some delicious and quick iftar options for vegans?

Vegans can break their fast with fruit chaat, vegetable pakoras, chickpeas, lentils, or aloo chaat.

What should you eat first when you break your fast in iftar?

Most experts recommend that you break your fast with water and dates, as it quickly restores your energy levels. You can follow this up with milkshakes and some heavier food items of your choice.