Ramadan Iftar Recipes Nigerians Love Made Better with Toria Spices
Ramadan in Nigeria is more than just a season it’s a time of faith, family, community, and beautiful meals shared after a long day of fasting. Across homes in Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, and beyond, iftar is often simple, nourishing, and full of familiar flavours.
At Toria Spices, we believe that what you season your food with matters just as much as what you cook. That’s why we created this special collection of Ramadan iftar recipes for Nigerian families, using our signature blends like Jollof Chronicles, Mixed Spice, Yaji, plus our Adobo, Cajun, and Italian Seasoning to help you cook with ease, confidence, and unforgettable flavour this Ramadan.
Whether you’re preparing iftar for your family, hosting guests, or planning meals for suhoor, these recipes are designed to be light, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
Why These Iftar Meals Are Popular in Nigerian Muslim Homes
In many Nigerian Muslim communities, especially in Northern Nigeria, people traditionally break their fast with dates and water, followed by light meals such as akara (kosai), kunu, masa, moi moi, pepper soup, zobo, and light stews. These foods are filling but gentle on the stomach perfect after a long day of fasting. (SolaceBase)
We’ve taken these beloved classics and added a Toria Spices touch so you get the same comfort, with elevated flavour.
Toria Spiced Akara (Bean Cakes for Iftar)
Akara is one of the most loved iftar foods in Nigeria. It’s light, crispy, and perfect for breaking fast after dates and water.
Serves: 4–6 people
Ingredients
2 cups peeled beans (black-eyed peas)
1 small onion
Fresh pepper (to taste)
1 tsp Toria Mixed Spice
½ tsp Toria Cajun Seasoning (optional)
Salt to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Method
Blend beans, onion, and pepper until smooth and fluffy.
Whisk batter to incorporate air for soft, fluffy akara.
Add Toria Mixed Spice, Cajun seasoning, and salt.
Fry in medium-hot oil until golden brown.
Drain and serve warm.
Perfect for: Light Nigerian iftar starters.
Toria Pepper Soup (Light Ramadan Style)
Pepper soup is a favourite for iftar because it’s warming, comforting, and easy to digest.
Serves: 4–5 people
Ingredients
1 kg goat meat, chicken, or fish
2 tbsp Toria Pepper Soup Spice
Half tsp Toria Garlic powder
Half tsp Ginger powder
Half tsp Onion powder or 1 small onion
Fresh Pepper (to taste)
Seasoning powder
Crayfish (optional)
Scent leaves or basil leaves
Salt to taste
Water
Method
Boil protein with water, onion, garlic & ginger, fresh pepper, seasoning and salt.
Cook until tender.
Add Toria Pepper Soup Spice and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Add scent leaves and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot.
Perfect for: Comforting Nigerian Ramadan meals.
Toria Moi Moi
Moi moi is a protein-rich Nigerian classic, making it ideal for iftar and suhoor.
Serves: 6–8 wraps or cups
Ingredients
2 cups peeled beans
Fresh pepper
Shombo and Tartashe
1 small onion
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp Toria Mixed Spice
½ tsp Toria Italian Seasoning
Salt to taste
Seasoning powder (to taste)
Water or stock
Crayfish (optional)
Moi moi leaves or cooking pouch
Method
Blend beans, pepper, and onion until smooth.
Add oil, spices, seasoning and salt.
Add water/stock to medium thickness.
Add desired protein like chicken, smoked fish, egg etc.
Pour into the cooking pouch or moi moi leaf then Steam for 45–60 minutes until firm.
Perfect for: Filling but gentle iftar meals.
Suya-Style Chicken or Beef (Using Toria Yaji Spice)
Suya-style meat is a popular Nigerian protein for iftar gatherings.
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
1 kg chicken or beef (strips)
1 tsp Toria Cajun Seasoning
2 tsp Toria Yaji spice
1 tsp oil
Salt to taste
Method
Season meat and marinate for 20–30 minutes.
Grill, air-fry, or pan-grill until cooked and lightly charred.
Serve with onions, cabbage and cucumber.
Perfect for: Nigerian family iftar and guests.
Light Iftar Tomato Stew (Adobo Style)
Rice, masa, and stews are common during Ramadan in Nigeria.
Serves: 5–6 people
Ingredients
Blended tomatoes, pepper, and onions
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp Toria Adobo Seasoning
1 tsp Toria Curry Blend
Protein of choice
Salt to taste
Method
Fry blended pepper mix until oil separates.
Add protein and cook briefly.
Add Adobo and Curry Blend.
Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes.
Perfect for: Rice, Boiled Yam, Potatoes at Iftar.
Bonus: Toria Spiced Zobo (Hibiscus Drink for Iftar)
Zobo is one of the most popular Nigerian drinks for breaking fast
It is soothing and refreshing.
Ingredients
2-3 cups Zobo (hibiscus) leaves
Fresh ginger (thumb sized)
Mint leaf (dried or fresh) handful
Lemon grass (handful)
Cloves (2-4 pcs)
Medium sized Pineapple
Sweetener (dates or sugar to taste)
Method
Boil zobo leaves with pineapple peel, ginger, mint, lemon grass and cloves.
Sieve then Blend the pineapple and Add pineapple juice
Strain, sweeten lightly, and chill.
Perfect for: Hydration after fasting.
From Our Kitchen to Yours
At Toria Spices, we don’t just sell spices we help families create meals that bring people together. This Ramadan, may your kitchen be filled with warmth, flavour, and beautiful moments shared around the table.
Ramadan Kareem from all of us at Toria Spices 🤍
Cook with love. Season with excellence.
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