Research Compiled by ASDA
Every year the tradition of Ramadan involves fasting, sacrifice and worship but the Holy Month also carries the enormous task of cooking a variety of recipes and flavors for the family during Iftar time. With an entire month’s worth of Ramadan meals to prepare, many of you are already trying to think and plan up your menus with meal ideas.
Asda asked Muslim mums “How did they decide on what to cook for Ramadan?” A number of mums said they opted to tune in to cooking programmes on TV for meal ideas, while some said they go through recipe books. Quite a few looked for ideas in magazines/newspaper whilst many others searched the Internet for meal ideas.
Mums were also asked if they found cooking during Ramadan challenging? Many of them agreed that cooking during the month of fast was challenging. Like thousands of others thinking about what to cook this month, Asda customer Mrs. Sara Shah, a Homemaker from Birmingham, said: “Any new meal ideas and ingredients around this month are welcome. I’m constantly looking for meal ideas as I often get stuck thinking about what to cook for Iftar. I do ask family and friends for ideas but most often I’ll read the newspaper for inspiration. ”
A number of mums also shared that their number one priority was to look for bargains and special offers when shopping for Ramadan. Asda customer Khadijah Daria from Leicester said: “I want value for my money so shop at Asda for large ranges on products at low prices. I stock up on the essentials like rice, lentils, oil and spices. It’s thereafter I take time out to look for new recipes and ingredients, always looking to cook up something different and exciting.”
Helen Yates, Customer Planning Manager for Asda Ethnic Ranges said: “Our customers have told us that in the weeks running up to Ramadan they are looking for trusted brands on key staples like rice, flour, oil and spices. Then during Ramadan they want to see new and interesting products as they are looking for inspiration. Whether they top up their shopping or do a big planned shop, being able to get everything to make a meal is essential which is why this year we have focussed on getting the right brands at great prices as well as making sure we have other exciting products that the customer will be delighted to see in Asda.”
To help you with your Iftar meal planning this year, Asda is sharing a special collection of tasty and loveable Ramadan meal ideas that will add variety, aroma and taste to your Iftar table.
Iftar recipes for Ramadan
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DAY 1
Stuffed Dates –
Chicken Paratha Roll
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DAY 2
Malai Kebab –
Strawberry & Anise Smoothie
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DAY 3
Spiced Vegetable Puffs
– Fruit Chaat
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DAY 4
Besan Ke Dahi Bade
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DAY 5
Chicken Pakora
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DAY 6
Lime Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
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DAY 7
Keema Korma with Rice
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DAY 8
Steak & Chips
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DAY 9
Chicken Rogan Josh with Potatoes & Peas
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DAY 10
Baked Salmon with Dill & Thyme
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DAY 11
Chicken Pita Rolls with Hummus & Tabbouleh
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DAY 12
Creamy Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
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DAY 13
Aloo Ki Tikki
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DAY 14
Turkey Burgers Stuffed with Feta
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DAY 15
Spiced Whole Chicken
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DAY 16
Pau Bhaji
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DAY 17
Cholay & Chappati
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DAY 18
Chicken Chaat
– Creamy Date Shake
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DAY 19
Black Dal & Chappati
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DAY 20
Gajar Ka Halwa with Ice Cream
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DAY 21
Oven Roasted Lamb Chops
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DAY 22
Chicken Tikka Masala Tacos – Banana Lassi
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DAY 23
Peshawari Chapli Kabab
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DAY 24
Chicken Jalfrezi
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DAY 25
Cheesy Jalapeño Burgers –
Pomegranate & Date Smoothie
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DAY 26
Puri Kebab –
Watermelon Milk Shake
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DAY 27
Channa ke Dal with Naan
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DAY 28
Chicken/Lamb Biryani
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DAY 29
Honey Almond Milk –
Samosa Chat
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DAY 30
Haleem
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So, for your next big shop head to your nearest Asda for some great offers and the best range of products this Ramadan.
