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10 Best Main Dishes For Ramadan

Published: Mar 22, 2025 Updated: Mar 22, 2025 Author: Roxana Begum· This post may contain affiliate links.

Here’s a list of the best main dishes this Ramadan! These mouthwatering options are packed with incredible flavors, easy to make, and elegantly stunning—you’ll absolutely love them. Whether you're in the mood for chicken, lamb, beef, fish, or vegetarian and vegan options from around the world, there’s something for everyone. Try them out for Eid! Let’s get started!

Kabuli Pulao (Afghan Rice)

Kabuli pulao served on the table.
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Kabuli Pulao is a flavorful Afghan rice dish made with fragrant, fluffy rice cooked in a rich broth infused with aromatic spices and topped with sautéed carrots, almonds, and raisins. It’s the perfect balance of savory, salty, umami, and sweet flavors that will delight your taste buds.

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Grilled Salmon Kabobs (Persian Style)

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Fire up the grill for these incredibly easy and delicious grilled salmon kabobs. With perfectly flaky, flavorful salmon that’s beautifully caramelized and juicy, these kabobs are sure to impress everyone at your table.

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Easy Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Hyderabadi chicken biryani served in a plate.
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No one can resist a classic Hyderabadi chicken biryani! This aromatic Indian dish features spiced chicken layered with fluffy, fragrant rice. I’ll show you two easy ways to make this crowd-pleasing favorite.

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Roast Lamb Shawarma Recipe

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This roast lamb shawarma recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd. Tender, aromatic, and juicy, the meat is packed with authentic shawarma flavors that will transport you to the streets of the Middle East.

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Chicken Kabsa (Arabian Chicken and Rice)

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A stunning one-pot dish, Chicken Kabsa features fragrant rice, tender browned chicken, and a delightful blend of spices. It’s the perfect comfort food for any occasion, especially for Ramadan or Eid.

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Nihari (Beef Shank Stew)

Nihari served in a grey bowl with naan on the side.
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Nihari is a hearty South Asian beef stew, made with tender, fall-apart beef shanks simmered in a mouthwatering gravy. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for special gatherings.

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Zereshk Polo (Barberry Rice)

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This beautiful Persian rice dish, Zereshk Polo, is perfect for adding elegance to your spread. Served as a vegetarian dish or with saffron chicken, it’s an eye-catching centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is stunning.

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Fesenjan (Persian Chicken Stew)

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Fesenjan is a Persian chicken stew simmered in a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce made from ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. It’s an incredibly flavorful dish that’s perfect for special occasions.

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Mushroom Biryani

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Move over, meat biryani—this mushroom biryani is here to steal the show! Tender mushrooms combined with fluffy basmati rice, fragrant spices, and aromatics make this Hyderabadi version a vegetarian masterpiece you won’t want to miss.

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Chicken Kofta Recipe

Chicken kofta served with vegetables.
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These chicken koftas are a favorite for any occasion! Easy to make and packed with flavor, they’re especially perfect for large gatherings and holiday spreads.

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