Table of Contents
What is Ramadan? Why do I need to Prep for Ramadan? Ramadan Tip One: Double Up Ramdan Prep Tip Two: Batch Cook a Salan/ Curry Paste Ramadan Prep Tip Three: Think about Iftar less and Sehri/Suhoor more Sehri prep ideas Grocery store finds Pakistani Recipes to Prep for Ramzan Pakistani Iftar Recipes to Make Ahead Pakistani Ramadan Mains to Make Ahead Ramadan Desserts: Freezer Friendly Treats to Prep Ahead
What is Ramadan?
If you are not familiar with it then Ramadan is a blessed month for Muslims world over, a time when we fast from sunrise to sunset in a testament to our faith and it’s principles of compassion, discipline, and spirituality. Although the focus of the month is what happens between Suhoor (the pre sunrise meal) and Iftar (the post sunset meal), nourishing our bodies in a thoughtful manner becomes extra important.
Why do I need to Prep for Ramadan?
Prepping for Ramadan allows you to take some of the work and guess work out of cooking and meal planning. Whether you are putting a DIY Pakora mix in your pantry, stocking your freezer with Shami Kababs, or freezing daals in advance, these actions allow you to have more time focus on your spiritual needs during the holy month. Below you will find the 3 Ramadan Prep tips I live by followed by the Pakistani Ramadan recipes you can start prepping now to make Ramadan easier. Jump To Ramadan Prep Recipes
Ramadan Tip One: Double Up
Making daal? Double the quantity and freeze half. Tadka/Baghaar after you defrost and reheat stove top. Marinating chicken? Double up and put half in the freezer. Making ten times the quantity for something can be truly exhausting. Making 2 pounds of tamatar gosht instead of one? That’s not so bad.
Ramdan Prep Tip Two: Batch Cook a Salan/ Curry Paste
I know - you’re confused, didn’t I just say to only double up? Salan Masala or Curry Paste is where I make an exception. Getting a beautiful silky masala for a salan or pulao/biryani takes time and patience. So before Ramadan I take a page out of my mothers book, grab the mandolin/food processor for rapid slicing and make a huge batch of my Instant Pot Salan Masala.
Ramadan Prep Tip Three: Think about Iftar less and Sehri/Suhoor more
We tend to focus on what we will open our fast with. It’s infinitely exciting to think about hot samosas, tangy dahi baray, and that blessed garam jalebi, but pause for a second. Sehri or Suhoor for me is a meal. It’s not a light breakfast, it’s not stuffed parathas galore. It is a meal that is meant to sustain me over the course of the day.
Pakistani Recipes to Prep for Ramzan
Here are some beloved Pakistani Ramadan recipes for you to prepare in advance!
Pakistani Iftar Recipes to Make Ahead
Whether you serve it separately or all together it’s nice to have some ‘fun’ sides/appetizers ready to go! Look below for a mix of traditional Pakistani Iftar recipes and some fun flavorful additions!
Pakistani Ramadan Mains to Make Ahead
Iftar isn’t the only thing you can make ahead of time - check out these ideas for Ramzan recipes you can make in advance for a simpler more delicious Ramadan!
Ramadan Desserts: Freezer Friendly Treats to Prep Ahead
Perfect for hosting, satisfying cravings or that post iftar chai! Happy Cooking! I hope these Ramdan prep tips and prep ahead recipes simplify your life and allow you to have a happy, blessed Ramadan!
