A modest and peaceful Iftar menu for the Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr). Recipes for healing lentil soup, vegetable medley, and traditional Güllaç dessert.
Healing Red Lentil Soup (Sade & Nourishing)
Method: Sauté diced onion and potato in butter. Add washed red lentils and 6 cups of hot water. Simmer for 25 mins until tender. Blend until silky smooth and garnish with butter-sizzled dried mint.
Olive Oil Vegetable Medley (Türlü)
Method: Dice zucchini, eggplant, potato, and carrot. Sauté in olive oil and simmer in their own juices for 25 mins on low heat. A light, heart-friendly main dish for a spiritual evening.
Güllaç (The Traditional Ramadan Classic)
Method: Warm 1 liter of milk with 1 cup of sugar. Soak Güllaç sheets in the milk and layer them in a tray, sprinkling crushed walnuts between layers. Top with pomegranate or nuts and chill for 2 hours.
