Popular Middle-Eastern foods of Ramadan

Dates

These fruits are commonly used to break the fast. They offer important nutrients such as carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals

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Falafel

They are made by mashing chickpeas mixed with green onions and spices. Falafels are served with pita bread, tahini sauce, vegetables and pickles

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Hummus

This creamy dip is made from mashed chickpeas combined with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil and served with either pita bread or vegetables

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Fattoush

This refreshing salad contains mixed herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, pita bread croutons covered in vinaigrette infused with a tart sumac flavour

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Kebabs

Some of the kebabs that people eat during Ramadan include chicken, beef, lamb or paneer/ mushroom for vegetarians

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Rice pilaf

It consists of rice lentils as well as caramelised onions which make a hearty dish topped with yogurt when eaten hot

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