4 Popular Iftar Snacks Recipe For Ramadan - Nida's Cuisine - Ramadan Special Recipes

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: jasmine rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while jasmine rice is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while thighs are usually less expensive than breasts.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Chives provide a similar flavor with less pungency.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped carrots, bell peppers, and green peas; cook for 3-4 minutes.

In a separate pot, rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Add rinsed rice to the chicken mixture and stir to combine.

Pour in water and add bay leaves, star anise, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in chopped coriander and scallions before serving.

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