It’s that time of the year when families gather together to feast on delicious meals as a tradition of breaking the daily fast known as Iftar. And it’s no surprise that after a long day of fasting, you’d want to eat like a king with a lavish spread. Home chefs often spend days planning their Iftar menu to leave their family members and guests truly satiated. With that in mind, it’s only right you’d want to brush up your cooking skills and look for new recipes during the 30-day Ramadan to keep the celebrations alive.
Iftar, a form of blessing, is made all the more special when you personally curate every culinary experience. So, as you gear up for the festivities, we’ve compiled a list of the top food bloggers you need to follow on social media, who will inspire to you try a something new in the kitchen.
1.Food Fusion
Known for her delicious biryanis and quick dishes, Food Fusion’s easy tutorials have garnered the love of over a million followers on social media. With a whopping 3 million plus YouTube subscribers and over 1 million followers on Instagram, the recipes are worth trying. Staying in sync with Ramadan, the blogger has curated a special list of recipes for the festivities. The Sehri special energy milkshakes and potato donuts cannot be missed!
2. Afelia’s Kitchen
When it comes to Ramadan recipes, Afia surely has you covered with her irresistible looking kebabs and chicken recipes on her blog. Not only has she joined hands with some of the best food brands to create an impeccable plate of food, but is also highly regarded with her features in food magazines. Head to her blog for unmissable recipes including a sumptuous kebab wrap and lamb kebabs.
3. Shelina Permalloo
Her long list of credentials make her a food personality worth following. Bagging the title of Masterchef UK in 2012 to being the author of two cook books and owning a Mauritius kitchen, Shelina has the perfect snacks for Ramadan. What can get better than some oozy cheesy delight in a crunchy shell? Yes, potato and cheese samosas are what we live for! So if you’re looking to add some crunchy delicacies to your menu, Shelina should be your go-to.
4. Sooper Chef
With a note-worthy presence on both Instagram and YouTube of over half a million followers, Sooper Chef is all about modernising traditional recipes and cooking techniques. So if you want to upgrade your dishes with a refreshing twist, then try your hand at her pizza samosa, cheesy seekh kebab sizzler and Chicken korma recipes.
5. Cook With Anisa
Crunchy, crispy and flaky, Anisa’s recipes are great for Ramadan festivities. From samosas to mouth-watering Steak and Mash Pastry and indulgent Beef Karahi, every recipe will leave you wanting more. Being a mum to two adorable kids, she perfectly caters to the needs on the young ones. The best part? They’re short and easy recipes that can be replicated in just a few minutes.
6. Mahaal Shaikh
A burst of freshness and vibrancy on the plate will satiate your Middle Eastern taste buds with mouth-watering recipes by Mahaal Shaikh. Being an expert when it comes to Middle Eastern flavour pairings, her sumptuous Saffron Milk Cake for Eid and juicy, succulent shawarma wraps for Ramadan will become crowd-pleasers.
7. Saliha Mahmood Ahmed
A doctor turned chef, Saliha is the winner of Mastechef UK 2017. From sweet treats to savoury delicacies, she brings together unique flavour combinations that will give your palate a refreshing surprise. Must-tries includes the Buttermilk, Saffron and Orange Blossom Panacotta and Chicken Salaan. Not only does Ahmed acknowledge the fact that it takes time to master flavours but encourages each one of us not to give up.
Savour these delicious recipes as you get creative in the kitchen this Ramadan!