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Iftar traditions around the world: how Muslims break the fast, from Morocco to Malaysia
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Central Maghreb table traditions rich in hand-rolled semolina, sun-ripened tomatoes, and savory green wheat soups.
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Royal court cuisine of northern India renowned for melt-in-the-mouth kebabs, fragrant gravies, and sealed pot cooking.
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Caspian-shore cooking of plov served with fresh herbs, saffron-scented soups such as piti, yoghurt-and-herb dovga, and nut-filled pastries for Novruz.
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