RAMADAN MADE PERFECT
Discover delectable Ramadan dining ideas with Alyasra Foods By bazaar staff
When it comes to Ramadan prep, it’s only natural to want the best for your loved ones. From getting your home ready with festive lanterns, carefully steaming your favorite Dara’aa, artfully decorating the children’s gergea’an bags ahead of time, to setting your Ramadan table with the perfect feast for the whole family. With so many iftars, suhoors and ghabqas to host during the Holy month, the task of consistently finding the best ingredients for your Ramadan meals can be daunting! Enter Makani and Talabia by Alyasra Foods—purveyors of the freshest, most delicious ingredients from all around the world. Whether you opt to shop at the Makani store in Shuwaikh or prefer speedy delivery service with Talabia by Alyasra Foods, you can rest assured that both concepts will supply you with the freshest, most delicious ingredients and Ramadan musthave pantry staples. Besides, who wants to be caught up in the Ramadan traffic when you’re simply looking to pick up an organic chicken to roast for Iftar? Not this bazaar editor! I would simply pick up the phone, call the Talabia hotline and let the experts handle the rest while I dream about that tamarind marinade recipe that I’ve been dying to try out. Problem solved! We all know that by the time the sun sets and it’s finally time to eat, it’s pretty normal to feel quite parched during these hot climes. Stock up on your favorite Laban drinks from Activia in various flavors like tropical Mango and Kiwi to ensure that you break your fast on a delicious note! bazaar tip: chug a bottle of plain Activia Laban during suhoor and we guarantee that you won’t feel as thirsty when you wake up the next day. Next to our favorite Laban is usually a selection of delicious, natural, preservative free juices from Only Organic juices. These are always crowd pleasers, and with flavors like apricot, pomegranate and cherry, all of your Ramadan guests will find a taste that they would surely enjoy at your dining table. Another Ramadan table must-have is a selection of juices from Only Organic Juices. Exclusive to Alyasra Foods, Only Organic Juices are prepared with natural sugars, and this allows you to control your sugar intake during Iftar time. Let’s face it, we all crave that something sweet, so why not indulge in a healthier alternative? Only Organic Juices do not contain any added artificial sugars or harmful preservatives, so you would also be ensuring the healthiest option for your loved ones during Ramadan when dessert consumption hits an all-time high. Now that the table is set with a selection of delectable drinks, the next step is to make sure that nibbles for Iftar are aplenty! This is the only type of food that would keep hungry diners at bay while the final touches on your main courses are being done. While many people choose the traditional fatayer and sambousa route, why not try something different from Lamb Weston? We absolutely love their camembert bites and potato cubes, and like to use the perfectly breaded, golden bites as an indulgent topping to a massive arugula salad tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. Whether you choose to serve these up as a side to your main course, to whet your guests’ culinary palates, or as clever salad toppings, you can’t go wrong with Lamb Weston products from Alyasra Foods. You also can’t go wrong with a classic offering of Shish Barak, or as we like to call them, Middle Eastern dumplings, prepared with classic Safi yoghurt. You can find all of these classic ingredients at Makani store or order them via the Talabia service to make sure your freezer and fridge are both stocked up for the season. For the main event during Ramadan, it’s always about the protein! You will surely impress your guests with a sumptuous 158