Ramadan 2024: Traditional dishes across the world

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Fatteh: A hearty dish made with layers of rice, pieces of bread, and meat, all soaked in a flavorful broth and topped with a garlic-tomato sauce and fried nuts.

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Harira: A rich aromatic soup made with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas, and spices. It's often served with dates to break the fast during Ramadan.

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Haleem: A delicious porridge made from wheat, barley, meat, flavored with a blend of spices. It's slow-cooked to achieve a creamy texture, often served with lemon wedges, dry fruits and fried onions and is usually served for breakfast.

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Ketupat: A type of rice cake cooked by wrapped in palm leaves and boiling it. This staple Malay food is served with opor ayam (chicken in coconut milk), rendang (spicy meat stew).

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Sambousek: Believed to be from Central Asia or the Middle East, this traditional dish is half-moon-shaped fried small pie stuffed with either meat or cheese.

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Pakoras: Deep-fried pakoras are made from chickpea flour batter mixed with various veggies such as potatoes, onions, spinach, or cauliflower. They are popular as an appetizer for iftar.

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