Come Iftar With Me

Watch professional chefs and home cooks prepare a special iftar dish this Ramadan.

Come Iftar With Me

Watch professional chefs and home cooks prepare a special iftar dish this Ramadan.

Come Iftar With Me

Watch professional chefs and home cooks prepare a special iftar dish this Ramadan.

Episode 1: Couscous Salad and Strawberry Limeanade

Chef Hapsy Ibrahim kicks off with a refreshing Couscous Salad and a homemade Lime-anade. With fresh herbs, colourful vegetables, and fluffy couscous, this salad is a light and delicious option for Iftar. Hapsy shares her tips on making the perfect strawberry lime-anade from scratch and shows viewers how to balance sweet and tangy flavours for a refreshing drink that complements the salad perfectly. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to add a healthy and flavourful dish to their Iftar menu.

Episode 2: Shawarma on Homemade Flat Bread with a Spicy Pomegranate Dressing.

In this episode, chef Hamza takes us on a culinary journey to the Middle East with his recipe for shawarma on homemade flat bread with a spicy pomegranate dressing. He starts by marinating the chicken in a blend of spices, before grilling it until it's cooked through. Hamza then shows us how to make homemade flatbread from scratch, before assembling the shawarma with some fresh veggies and a spicy pomegranate dressing. The result is a mouth-watering dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Episode 3: Roasted Harissa Chickpeas with whipped feta on sliced toasted olive oil bruschetta

In this episode, Chef Shazia creates a crunchy and spicy snack with her Roasted Harissa Chickpeas, paired perfectly with whipped feta on sliced toasted olive oil bruschetta. Get ready for a flavourful explosion in your mouth!

Episode 4: Shahi Tukda

In this episode, Chef Maaria creates a traditional dessert from the Mughlai cuisine, Shahi Tukda. She starts by toasting the bread and then soaking it in a rich and creamy syrup made with milk, sugar, saffron and cardamom. She then garnishes the dessert with nuts and rose petals, adding a touch of elegance to the dish. Maaria’s Shahi Tukda is a perfect choice for those with a sweet tooth and those who want to try a classic dish from the Mughlai cuisine.

Episode 5 – Overnight Oats | Date & Dark Chocolate Truffles

In this episode of "Come Iftar With Me," chef Halima Ferreira teaches us how to make nutritious and delicious overnight oats, combining gluten-free oats with mango, cardamom, turmeric powder, fresh berries and mint. As a bonus, she will also demonstrate how to make an indulgent date and dark chocolate truffles. Two treats that are perfect for breaking the fast during Ramadan.

Episode 6 – Chicken Pepper Soup

In this episode, Chef Hapsy takes a classic Nigerian dish and gives it a modern twist with her Chicken Pepper Soup. She demonstrates how to prepare a flavourful base using a mix of spices, peppers, and chicken, creating a rich and hearty soup that is perfect for breaking the fast. With her expert tips and tricks, Hapsy shows viewers how to balance the heat of the peppers with the richness of the broth for a satisfying and delicious meal.

Episode 7 – Chicken Noodle Soup

Chef Hamza takes us through the steps of making a hearty chicken noodle soup. He starts by sautéing onions, celery and carrots in a pot with some olive oil, before adding in water and chicken stock. Hamza then adds in the chicken with some herbs and spices, allowing the soup to simmer until the chicken is cooked. To finish off the dish, chef Hamza adds the noodles until cooked. The soup is then garnished with fresh herbs and served hot, perfect for breaking the fast during Ramadan.