Yesterday I went to my friend's house for Iftaar and next week (maybe the 1st or 2nd of September) I’m hoping to do my own ‘Everyone come over Iftaar’. I’ve had a bit of trouble with the menu planning today but I got through it (well the main part of it). Then again, however, but (the big but!), I do have one problem. Before I tell you that let’s go through what I’m planning so far:

There’s going to be 8 friends coming around (I’ve mentioned it to many of them in passing – nothing set though, so still need to do that). I’ve decided Lebanese food (if all goes well) mainly because I’ve been craving a shawarma for absolutely ages now, even before Ramadhan but have been just too damn lazy to actually go to Edgeware Road to get one (yes I know they must sell them locally but Edgeware Road is where it all began). Ok so shawarma is going to be a main (lamb of course – I would do chicken but um nah). Ok I think it’ll be easier if I just copy and paste my list from Word (where I have nicely laid it out so I remember):

Starter:
Lebanese Borek (v) – this is like spring rolls with cheese
Falafel (v) – chickpeas in a sort of patty or burger type thing
Chocolate-covered Dates (v) – um yeh I just feel like trying it

Salad:
Tabbouleh (v) – bulgur – some sort of wheat, tomato, spring onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice and olive oil (decorated nicely).

Side:
Lebanese Rice and Lentils with Caramelised Onions (v) – Rice with lentils – basically what it says, made with ‘basmati’ rice (so rice)
Fries (v) – ‘chips’ 'bataata makhliya' undecided on whether I should use bought chips or make my own.

Main:
Lamb Shawarma - 'shawarma lahm kharoof' (the best thing ever ever ever!) with gherkins, tomatoes and thinly cut onions (I’ve eaten ones with chips inside – that was in Dubai.. Not sure if I should do the same - nahh) I may also leave some meat on its own so they can eat it with rice if they want..
? – I’ll explain in a second

Dessert:
Baklawa (v) – it just has to be (but maybe something else too?)

Drink:
Orange Juice – safe option
Mango Juice – Asir manga juice, it just goes

Ok so now for the slight glitch.
One of my friends doesn’t actually eat Halaal meat, which is why I’ve put a ‘(v)’ next to some which means Vegetarian so she can eat those..

She’s actually not a vegetarian though which is why I’m considering buying Quorn for her – I don’t know. Ok I’m guessing you're like ok so she doesn’t eat Halaal meat but she’s not a vegetarian – what?!

So I’ll explain.
This friend of mine (she’s actually a close friend – good old [her name]. Anyway she eats meat just not Halaal meat as she’s Sikh (yes some Sikhs do but she doesn’t) so anyway this is where I need help..

What would I make her? I was looking at the Quorn products (as I mentioned) but I’m not sure which product to use as lamb substitute – there’s Quorn sliced steak but that has a different flavour (I mean steak does – so it wouldn’t be the same)

Problemo.. Help.. Anyone.. Mumkin Tusaa'aidnee? Aidez-moi s'il vous plait!