The Ramadan Kitchen: Nourishing modern recipes inspired by Muslim home cooking
This definitive cookbook is filled with over 80 delicious recipes that capture the spirit and flavours of Ramadan. A timeless, approachable guide to cooking and preparing Ramadan meals, designed to help families savour flavourful heritage meals without the stress, especially during the holy month. 'This beautiful book teaches me so much more. It is written with elegance and grace, conveying gentle intimacy and reflectiveness.' - Nigella Lawson As a working mother, Ilhan understands the time constraints of modern lifestyles. Her cherished family recipes are all about nourishing food that feeds the soul as well the body. With simple, satisfying meals suited to the quiet rhythms of suhoor and iftar, as well as generous Eid spreads to share with family and friends, the recipes all use easily accessible ingredients and simplified methods, without sacrificing on flavour. By weaving flavours and techniques from various cultures, The Ramadan Kitchen celebrates the rich tapestry of Ramadan culinary traditions from around the world, making it a valuable resource for anyone who observes Ramadan as well as those who wish to understand and appreciate authentic Muslim home cooking and culture. Recipes include: Bariis Somali - Aromatic Somali Rice Fuul Mudammas - Stewed Fava Beans with Eggs and Feta Suqaar - Diced Beef and Vegetable Saute Bur - Cardamom-Spiced Beignets Timir Cake - Spiced Date Cake with Caramel Sauce Refreshing Watermelon Mocktail Contents: Introduction: The significance of Ramadan, preparing for Ramadan, meal planning, grocery tips and more Suhoor: Quick and nutrient-dense recipes for wholesome pre-dawn meals Iftar: Classic recipes to break the fast, honouring traditional dishes and time-saving techniques Mains: Comforting, hearty soups, stews and curries, with many vegetarian and vegan options Breads: Authentic flatbreads, samosas and no-knead bakes Dessert: No-bake and quick desserts plus traditional sweets with simplified methods Drinks: Hydrating beverages and refreshing smoothies Eid: Recipes for Eid al-Fitr and special occasion dishes, perfect for sharing Review 'This beautiful book teaches me so much more. It is written with elegance and grace, conveying gentle intimacy and reflectiveness.' - Nigella Lawson Book Description Nourishing modern recipes inspired by Muslim home cooking From the Back Cover This definitive cookbook is filled with over 80 delicious recipes that capture the spirit and flavours of Ramadan. A timeless, approachable guide to cooking and preparing Ramadan meals, designed to help families savour flavourful heritage meals without the stress, especially during the holy month. Book Description Nourishing modern recipes inspired by Muslim home cooking From the Back Cover This definitive cookbook is filled with over 80 delicious recipes that capture the spirit and flavours of Ramadan. A timeless, approachable guide to cooking and preparing Ramadan meals, designed to help families savour flavourful heritage meals without the stress, especially during the holy month. From the Back Cover This definitive cookbook is filled with over 80 delicious recipes that capture the spirit and flavours of Ramadan. A timeless, approachable guide to cooking and preparing Ramadan meals, designed to help families savour flavourful heritage meals without the stress, especially during the holy month. About the Author Ilhan Mohamed Abdi (@Ilhanm.a) lives in London with her young family and is of Somali heritage. After leaving her corporate job she started cooking meals that had all the flavour and heritage of the dishes she'd grown up enjoying, adapted for a modern cook using easily accessible ingredients and simplified, time-saving methods. Her Ramadan Recipes and Eid Recipes series have proved hugely successful across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. This is her first book.