Popular Middle-Eastern foods of Ramadan
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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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