5 Bangladeshi Iftar Items You Can Make at Home Easily
Outing during Ramadan brings an extra vibe to iftar. Millions of people in Dhaka and other cities around Bangladesh used to dine in restaurants for breaking the fasting. But this year, it is quite different from other years. The cities and small towns used to celebrate every iftar day together in mosque and restaurants and iftar parties. Foods served in iftar time are special from other times. Can you smell the Beguni, Payaju, or the Chola Boot? Kabab items become extravagant and different types of fries capture the entire market. Everything has changed since the Corona Virus has attacked the entire world. Restaurants are locked, gatherings are shutdown and so does your delicious iftar items. Don’t worry, if you want to enjoy Bangladeshi traditional iftar items at home, you can make them very easily.
Chola Boot
Chola boot is among the most favorite traditional items in Bangladesh. I guess this is not only for Bangladesh but also for the Indian subcontinent. Iftar without Chola boot is like an empty platter. From kids to old people everyone seems to like Chola boot in iftar items. Making or preparing this item is not rocket science, it comes down to the similar process of other Bangladeshi meat items. You just need to keep the Chola in water for long to properly wet and absorb the water so that the Chola becomes fluffy and soft. If you are craving Chola boot don’t hesitate to make it home because it is easy.
Beguni
Like Chola boot Beguni is also one of the most favorite and delicious iftar items in Bangladesh. It is a fried eggplant covered with mixed flowers and spices. Beguni has a long-standing history in Bangladeshi cuisine and people have fallen in love with this item. Depending on your ingredients, you can also make this item healthy and make it at home in no time. Like many other items, Beguni consumes less time, this item is a quick item that looks satisfactory and delicious. The process is easy you just need to chop the eggplant according to your preferred shape. For Beguni you just need eggplant, a flower with chili powder, turmeric, salt, and water. And now fry in hot oil.
Haleem
Haleem looks spicy and it is really delicious. This is the subcontinental delicacy made with lentil pulse. It also requires a bunch of ingredients and made in the same process of soup but all the spices are used as cooking meat. Making Haleem has become easier due to the pre-made Haleem mix can be bought from the market. No matter though, you can also make Haleem by yourself but if you are looking for a short way to prepare this traditional iftar item, then by the Haleem from the super shop and process it home with hot water.
Payesh or Pudding
We have explored enough fried items, to have a balanced iftar we also need something sweet and Payesh has no alternative. It can become an alternative of pudding that we buy from restaurants and local retails shops specialized in iftar sales. This Payesh is one of the most famous and traditional sweet items that is prepared in various ways. Depending on locality, the process of making varies. So, if you aspire to make this delicious and juicy sweet item at home easily and in a very limited time.
Prepare Fruits and Salads
Healthy eating is important during iftar time and preparing fruits and vegies needs no time. Because we do not eat for a long time in the day, our body needs some watery food like fruits and salads and these items can provide water to our body. Don’t lose yourself in those fried and delicious items only rathe you should focus on low calory foods like salads. The preparation of these items is just a matter of cutting and chopping and unlike all the other items.
In short, Iftar time is a very crucial and emotional time for Muslims and in Bangladesh people have made it a hobby to eat Chola boot, Beguni, and Haleem. Because of the COVID-19, the world is in lockdown and people of Bangladesh are not able to get their favorite iftar items. But if you are really craving for all those items, you can make the home and Chola boot, Beguni, Haleem are some of the easiest traditional items you can make at home.
