Ifthar(or Fatoor)is the evening meal when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset. Muslims break their fast at the time of the call to prayer for the evening prayer.Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often done as a community, with people gathering to break their fast together. Iftar is taken right after Maghrib time, which is around sunset. Traditionally but not mandatory, three dates are eaten to break the fast in emulation of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, who broke his fast in this manner. Many Muslims believe that feeding someone iftar as a form of charity is very rewarding and that such was practised by the Prophet Muhammad.In southern states such as Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, Muslims break their fast with nonbu kanji,a rich, filling rice dish of porridge consistency, cooked for hours with meat and vegetables. This is often served with bonda, bajji, and vadai. Some of the delicious Ramadan recipes from Kerala, God’s Own Country, are listed below. Kai pathari,which is a common dish during the breakfast.Chicken cutlets make a great iftar snack, especially for kids. The dish is prepared using minced chicken and boiled potatoes.During Ramadan, it is important to eat proteins to keep you going during the long hours of fasting. Spicy kerala style mutton curry is the perfect recipe for Ramadan.Unnakkaya is a traditional sweet snack consumed mainly in the northern part of Kerala during Ramadan. It is made from plantains and rice flakes.
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Ifthar(or Fatoor)is the evening meal when Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset. Muslims break their fast at the time of the call to prayer for the evening prayer.Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often done as a community, with people gathering to break their fast together. Iftar is taken right after Maghrib time, which is around sunset. Traditionally but not mandatory, three dates are eaten to break the fast in emulation of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, who broke his fast in this manner. Many Muslims believe that feeding someone iftar as a form of charity is very rewarding and that such was practised by the Prophet Muhammad.In southern states such as Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, Muslims break their fast with nonbu kanji,a rich, filling rice dish of porridge consistency, cooked for hours with meat and vegetables. This is often served with bonda, bajji, and vadai. Some of the delicious Ramadan recipes from Kerala, God’s Own Country, are listed below. Kai pathari,which is a common dish during the breakfast.Chicken cutlets make a great iftar snack, especially for kids. The dish is prepared using minced chicken and boiled potatoes.During Ramadan, it is important to eat proteins to keep you going during the long hours of fasting. Spicy kerala style mutton curry is the perfect recipe for Ramadan.Unnakkaya is a traditional sweet snack consumed mainly in the northern part of Kerala during Ramadan. It is made from plantains and rice flakes.