Mashable: Wallah, the cuisines are too good.

With Ramadan in its initial days, people are already looking forward to various ways to make iftar even more fun. We know it can be very confusing, and on some days, even difficult to choose what to eat! As one has ample scrumptious Lebanese, Emirati, and Turkish cuisines to choose from; we have collated a list for you to ease the process! It is also a great way to broaden your horizons are try dishes that you haven’t had before!

Starters

Samosa

This deep-fried Indian dish is a famous snack in the country and also a perfect partner when it comes to something spicy to break your fast with. The cuisine has various fillings, from chicken to lamb, to potatoes, or with jaggery and coconut for people with a sweet tooth.

Tabbouleh

If you are looking for something light this Levantine salad is a perfect choice. This dish is created with bulgur and many other vegetables, which can be easy to counter all the fried food!

Malfoof

This Lebanese mezze platter is another dish that is light and easy to consume. The stuffing in the cabbage leaf varies from rice to bulgur wheat. Some made it differently by hallowing the entire cabbage and stuffing it with various things.

Lahm Bi Ajeen

Translating to "meat on dough", this Levant dish looks like a pizza and tastes equally great! Some also prepare it as a pie, filled with lamb or mutton meat and veggies.

Mains

Maqluba

The name itself means ‘upside down’ in Arabic, which means the rice will settle below, and the meat will work as garnish. Some use lamb with it, while others prefer chicken.

Lamb Ouzi

The cuisine is similar to biryani, but the difference is that it is served with grilled or stuffed meat. It is also a centre dish at any iftar party, and along with the rice, it would be garnished with nuts.

Loaded steak salad

One of the most common dishes is grilled meat and kebabs at any iftar celebration. Since it is a staple food in the Arab world, people pair steaks with rice, salad, or french fries! The meat also can be easily paired with hummus and tahini if you prefer dips.

Kousa Mahshi

While one doesn’t know where the dish originated (Labanon believes they were the first ones), it stuffs Courgette with meat and can be topped with yoghurt. They can be consumed with rice and with toppings like garlic and mint.

Haleem

Ramadan will be nothing without it. Found in the Middle East and Asia, this food is high in carbohydrates and one option that can keep you full for hours. It is either made with meat, lentils, rice and plenty of onion.

Dessert

Baklava/Warbat

Known as baklava in Turkey and warbat in the Arab world, the dish has varieties, which is perfect for the festival of Ramadan. It is created with phyllo dough, filled with custard, and topped with dry fruits: a dish that is high on the sweeter side.

Stuffed Atayef

Known as Middle Eastern pancakes, this dish is another perfect offering to end your sweet cravings. The pancake is made using flavour, while the fillings vary from Nutella to dry fruits and nuts to unsalted cheese. They can be baked or fried and even dipped in sugar syrup.

Mango Lassi

Another exciting Indian dish that is sweet and heavy. It is made using milk and mango and should be refreshing if served cold. Lassi is originally from Punjab, and one can top it with dry fruits.

Mahalabia (Muhallebi)

One of the easiest dishes to make on the list, which is created using starch or rice flour. It is similar to a pudding, but if you garnish it with strawberry compote, it can be very sweet too.