Editors’ Collection

Ramadan Starters and Sides

A ceramic plate holds rooti farmaajo, a Somali honeycomb cheese bread that's golden brown and topped with shredded coconut. One of the segments is pulled apart to show the bread's soft interior. — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
620 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
620
2 hours
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Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
720 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
720
30 minutes
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Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
116
1 hour
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Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Nargisse Benkabbou
396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
396
45 minutes
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Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads
David Tanis
87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
87
About 2 hours
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Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)
Zainab Shah
47 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
47
About 2½ hours
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Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)
Zainab Shah
280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
280
45 minutes
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Easy
Curried Coconut and Red Lentil Soup
Zaynab Issa
199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
199
45 minutes
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Easy
Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)
Yewande Komolafe
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
40 minutes, plus soaking
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Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)
Naz Deravian
388 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
388
1½ hours
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Easy
Chorba
Nargisse Benkabbou
337 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
337
90 minutes
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Easy
Nimbu Pani (Limeade)
Zainab Shah
759 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
759
5 minutes
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Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)
Zainab Shah
562 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
562
1½ hours
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
2809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,809
20 minutes
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Watermelon Chaat
Tejal Rao, Malika Ameen
821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
821
15 minutes, plus chilling
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Easy
Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)
Jamel Charouel, Jamel Charouel Sr.
110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
110
2 hours
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Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)
Ifrah F. Ahmed
105 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
105
10 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
368
15 minutes
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Easy
Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)
Samin Nosrat
606 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
606
1½ hours, plus 30 minutes’ soaking
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Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)
Samin Nosrat
532 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
532
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea and Herb Fatteh
Yotam Ottolenghi
610 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
610
1½ hours, plus at least 8 hours’ soaking
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Zaalouk With Tahini
Yotam Ottolenghi
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
2 hours
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Healthy
Harira Soup
David Tanis
1092 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,092
2 hours
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Spinach-and-Cilantro Soup With Tahini and Lemon
Samin Nosrat
1863 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,863
20 minutes
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Easy
Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)
Zainab Shah
277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
277
1½ hours
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Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts With Tahini Sauce
Julia Moskin, Rawia Bishara
400 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
400
1 hour if roasting; 40 minutes if frying
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Mint Chutney
Zainab Shah
464 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
464
5 minutes
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Sameh Wadi’s Wheat Berries With Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates
Julia Moskin, Sameh Wadi
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
1 hour
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Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)
Samin Nosrat
1303 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,303
2¾ hours, plus overnight soaking
or to save this recipe.
Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)
Samin Nosrat
537 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
537
1½ hours
or to save this recipe.
Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped Pistachios
Julia Moskin, Yvonne Maffei
360 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
360
20 minutes
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Fattoush With Dukkah
Martha Rose Shulman
61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
61
10 minutes
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Healthy
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Tomato and Pomegranate Salad
Sam Sifton, Yotam Ottolenghi
1864 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,864
30 minutes
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Grilled Lebanese Flatbread
Mark Bittman
688 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
688
1½ hours
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Grilled Asparagus With Caper Salsa
Sam Sifton, Yotam Ottolenghi
660 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
660
25 minutes
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Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)
Samin Nosrat
103 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
103
3½ hours, plus overnight soaking
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Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)
The New York Times, Ana Sortun
1290 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,290
5 minutes, plus thawing if using frozen peppers
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Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1528 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,528
30 minutes
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Easy
Zucchini and Carrot Fritters With Yogurt-Mint Dip
Melissa Clark
825 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
825
1 hour
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Halloumi and Lemon
Alexa Weibel
3197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,197
30 minutes
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Avocado Fattoush With Mint Vinaigrette
Julia Moskin, Einat Admony
167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
167
30 minutes
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Berber Skillet Bread
Julia Moskin, Paula Wolfert
192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
192
1 hour
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Fattoush
Joan Nathan, Ramzi Osseiran
578 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
578
30 minutes
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Easy
Giant Couscous Cake With Roasted Pepper Sauce
Yotam Ottolenghi
1128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,128
1 hour
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Lebanese-Style Bread Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs
David Tanis
251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
251
About 20 minutes
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Easy
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Ramadan Starters and Sides

Recipes

Rooti Farmaajo (Honeycomb Cheese Bread)

Fuul (Somali-Style Fava Bean Stew)

Hilib Sambuus (Fried Beef Dumplings)

Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)

Whole-Wheat Za’atar Flatbreads

Shami Kebab (Crispy Beef and Chickpea Patties)

Bagara Baingan (Creamy Spiced Eggplant)

Curried Coconut and Red Lentil Soup

Kunun Gyada (Spiced Peanut Rice Porridge)

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice With Fried Onions)

Chorba

Nimbu Pani (Limeade)

Aloo Samosas (Potato Samosas)

Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)

Watermelon Chaat

Fatima’s Fingers (Tunisian Egg Rolls)

Basbaas Cagaar (Green Hot Sauce)

Cucumber Yogurt Salad With Dill, Sour Cherries and Rose Petals

Polo Ba Tahdig (Persian Rice With Bread Crust)

Mast-o Khiar (Persian Cucumber and Herb Yogurt)

Chickpea and Herb Fatteh

Zaalouk With Tahini

Harira Soup

Spinach-and-Cilantro Soup With Tahini and Lemon

Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)

Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts With Tahini Sauce

Mint Chutney

Sameh Wadi’s Wheat Berries With Carrots, Harissa Yogurt and Dates

Ash Reshteh (Persian Greens, Bean and Noodle Soup)

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

Yvonne Maffei’s Dates With Cream and Chopped Pistachios

Fattoush With Dukkah

Yotam Ottolenghi’s Tomato and Pomegranate Salad

Grilled Lebanese Flatbread

Grilled Asparagus With Caper Salsa

Abgoosht (Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew)

Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Spread)

Tabbouleh

Zucchini and Carrot Fritters With Yogurt-Mint Dip

Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Halloumi and Lemon

Avocado Fattoush With Mint Vinaigrette

Berber Skillet Bread

Fattoush

Giant Couscous Cake With Roasted Pepper Sauce

Lebanese-Style Bread Salad With Tomatoes and Herbs

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