BENGALURU: From partaking in Roza, followed by families getting together virtually to break the fast and enjoying a traditional iftar — this year, despite the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families have been ensuring they keep themselves in high spirits during the holy month of Ramzan.
Unavailability of several ingredients has made families mindful of what goes into their otherwise lavish iftar menu. Here are some festive preparations you can whip up at home using ingredients easily available in your pantry.
Ande ki mithai
Ingredients: Egg: 6, Sugar: 250 g, Almond powder: 50 g, Palkova: 250 g, Ghee: 100 g, Saffron: a pinch
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Cheese balls
Ingredients: Bread: 1, Cheese cubes: 7-8, grated, Green chillies: 6-7, Corriander: half a bunch, Salt to taste, Pepper powder: 2 tsp
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Khubani ka meetha
Ingredients: Apricots: 250 g, Sugar: 125 g, Water: 700 ml (500 ml + 200 ml), Fresh cream: 200 ml, Almonds for garnishing
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Chicken seekh
Ingredients
Boneless chicken: 250 g, Green chillies: 5, Corriander: 1 bunch, Ginger garlic paste: 2 tsp, Salt to taste
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