Five Unique and Easy-to-Make Takjil for Iftar

Bored of the same old takjil? If you want to try something different to break your fast, here are five unique takjil recommendations that are still easy to make at home.

1. Date Avocado Smoothie
   Dates are often consumed when breaking the fast, but turning them into a smoothie can be a fresher alternative. It's very easy to make:
   Ingredients:
   • 4 seedless dates
   • ½ ripe avocado
   • 200 ml liquid milk (can be replaced with almond milk or oat milk)
   • Ice cubes to taste
   How to make:
   • Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately to enjoy its freshness and nutritional benefits.
2. Honey Fried Banana
   Want a more special fried banana? Try honey-fried bananas, which have a naturally sweet flavor and crunchy texture.
   Ingredients:
   • 3 kepok bananas, halved
   • 100 g wheat flour
   • 1 tbsp cornflour
   • ½ tsp salt
   • 100 ml water
   • 2 tbsp honey
   How to make:
   • Mix flour, cornflour, and salt with water to make a thick batter.
   • Dip the bananas into the batter, then fry until golden.
   • Once cooked, remove from heat and drizzle with honey. You can add a sprinkle of sesame seeds for extra flavor.
3. Aren Sugar Coconut Jelly
   If you like fresh snacks, this coconut jelly with palm sugar is a great takjil option.
   Ingredients:
   • 500 ml young coconut water
   • 1 packet plain agar-agar
   • 50g liquid palm sugar
   • Young coconut shavings taste
   How to make:
   • Combine coconut water with agar-agar and palm sugar, then bring to a boil.
   • Pour into a mold and allow it to set.
   • Serve with young coconut shavings and ice cubes for a refreshing sensation.
4. Sticky Rice Lupis with Brown Sugar Sauce
   This traditional takjil has a chewy texture with a sweet flavor from brown sugar sauce.
   Ingredients:
   • 200 g glutinous rice, soaked for 2 hours
   • Enough banana leaves to wrap
   • 100 g grated coconut, lightly steamed
   • 100 g of brown sugar, melted with a little water
   How to make:
   • Wrap the soaked sticky rice with banana leaves in a triangular shape.
   • Steam for 1 hour until cooked.
   • Serve topped with grated coconut and brown sugar sauce.
5. Pumpkin Yellow Milk Ice
   This takjil is unique because it uses yellow pumpkin, which is rich in fiber and vitamins.
   Ingredients:
   • 200 g pumpkin, steamed and mashed
   • 200 ml liquid coconut milk
   • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
   • Ice cubes to taste
   How to make:
   • Combine the mashed pumpkin with coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk.
   • Mix well, add ice cubes, and serve chilled.

With these five takjil options, you can enjoy a breakfasting meal that is different from the usual but still easy to make. Good luck!