Best Frozen Food Ideas For Ramadan

With Ramadan coming up, it's time to plan and prepare for a smooth and stress-free month with the best recipes for Ramadan. To help you with this, our team has a few tried and tested make-ahead, freezer-friendly recipes, and ideas. 

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Ramadan Recipes For All

So, every year this month is the most special one, and we look for new foods and the best recipes for Ramadan.

Furthermore, with the electricity situation and food natures unknown to many, here is a guide to what can be best frozen and what is not an ideal thing to be frozen. 

Easy Guide For Frozen Food In Ramadan 

1. Foods that can withstand a bit of dehydration will freeze well. For instance, curried meats, lentils, and beans fit this category.
2. Reheat food using the same method it was cooked. For example, curries are best reheated on the stovetop since they were initially cooked there. 
3. Oven-cooked food must be reheated in the microwave, such as lasagna. Just sprinkle some milk or water for the moisture
4. Use airtight jars and boxes for all storage.
5. If using packs for reuse, make them airtight or use a clip badge to keep the food air free.

How to Prepare Frozen Food During Ramadan

Try our few tested tips for meal preparation in Ramadan and you will see how much time you save. The thing is you have to save time and be better in your religious obligations.

Batch Cooking

Meal prepping doesn't have to be overwhelming. One way to make it easier is to add it to something you're already doing. For example, if you're making cookies, double the batch and freeze half the cookie dough balls.

Condiments For Ramadan

Make sure that you have certain condiments ready in big batches. Ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, and tomato paste can be frozen and used for thirty days.

So everyone wants something heavy and delicious in the suhoor time. We all are battling with sleep and for this time, some good frozen food will work. You can cook it earliest while not giving up on your sleep.

Frozen Food For Sehri In Ramadan

 Parathas

 To ensure the parathas stay soft after freezing, add a bit of oil to the dough. Roll out the parathas, then place them between parchment paper and freeze them in an airtight container.

To cook, heat a pan over high heat and place the frozen paratha on the pan. Lower the heat to medium and cook, buttering and flipping as needed. The best-frozen food for Ramadan and Iftari is ready within minutes for the whole month!

Laccha Paratha

A traditional South Asian flatbread similar to roti, with ghee or butter folded to form layers. Easy Mooli Wala Paratha Breakfast Recipe:

A popular Punjabi stuffed flatbread breakfast in Pakistan and India. 

Pancakes

 Freeze pancakes between parchment paper in an airtight container or bag. To reheat, microwave for 10-15 seconds and then pan-fry. This way you save time with easy frozen foods during Ramadan.

Frittata

 Freeze uncooked in a glass pan with a lid.

To bake, place the frittata in the oven from frozen and allow for extra cooking time.

Oats

Make a double batch of oats and refrigerate half for later. You can reheat the oats in the microwave or on the stovetop. Before serving, add a splash of milk to freshen them up.

Frozen Food For Iftar In Ramadan

For iftar, you must have energizing food. And why slave away in the kitchen when you can work earlier and make use of frozen food recipes for Ramadan weeks earlier? That is what we tell everyone play smart and eat the best without trouble. So here are some super protein and carb-rich foods you will love!

 Shami Kababs

 Form the kababs into patties, then freeze them on a flat tray. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight ziplock bag or container.

To use, allow the kababs to come to room temperature or quickly defrost in the microwave, then dip them in egg wash and pan-fry. 

Chapli Kabab

 This a simple and easy recipe for delicious chapli kababs that taste like they're from an Afghan or Pakistani restaurant. Make them ahead of Ramadan and freeze them!

 Seekh Kababs

Another great freezer recipe, seekh kababs can be formed into kabobs before or after cooking. If freezing uncooked, don't allow them to thaw, but cook them directly.

Chickpea Salad

You can boil and freeze chickpeas. The five-minute ritual in iftar would be adding tamarind chutney and some sliced onions with boiled potatoes! It is the signature street food for Ramadan made in clean home kitchens within minutes!

Try all of these frozen food recipes in Ramadan and share your feedback with us!