5 must-eat foods during Ramadaan season

Ramadaan, a holy month in the Muslim calendar where a lot of emphasis is on disciplining the five senses. The month is all about feasting during Iftar, a community meal enjoyed by family.

While the choice of food for iftar varies with each region, here's a list of ten things that shouldn't be missed

Dry Fruits : Muslims break their fast with Dates, at least in India. The dates have high levels of natural sugars which is an instant energiser-A reason why dates would be the best bet for the hungry souls.

Biryani: Again an Indian specialty which is a favourite among non-vegetarians.A rich delicacy where rice and meat is flavoured with aromatic spices and cooked in rich creamy yoghurt with a dash of herbs and saffron.

Fruits: If it's ramadaan then you will invariably find fruit stalls offering you the season's exotic fruits on a platter. This is the best time to try them all.

Haleem: A popular meat dish available mostly during this season. Haleem is a blend of meat, spices, wheat slow cooked for a couple of hours to get a smooth creamy consistency.

Sheer Korma: A perfect dessert recipe. It's a traditional preparation made for Eid, a festival that marks the end of the fasting month. The vermicili pudding is loaded with dry fruits.