Re: Ramadan in your culture
In our culture, most people I know go about Ramzaan, in the following manner:
- Iftari is a date, dried fruit and tea:
Common iftari spread:
Dates, dried apricots, sultanas and various nuts
Followed by the prayer and then dinner, which is a complete meal:
Dishes commonly served during Ramzaan:
Kebabs
Kabuli pulao
Bolani – Savoury turnovers filled with potato, scallions, and coriander, spinach and kishmish paneer (a type of soft cheese) or a variety of other fillings.
Borani banjan – Grilled aubergine in a spiced tomato sauce topped with yoghurt and mint.
Borani kadu – Braised pumpkin in a sweet tomato and onion gravy with a hint of spice topped with yoghurt.
Qorma-e-gulpea – Braised cauliflower cooked in a sauce of tomato, coriander, ginger, and garlic.
Mantoo – Steamed dumplings filled lamb or ground beef served with a meat sauce and topped with yoghurt and coriander.
Aushak – Dumplings similar to mantoo which are with filled with scallions and lamb (or beef) served with a meat sauce and topped with yoghurt and mint. These differ from mantoo in that they are boiled rather than steamed.
