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The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Karolia is a comprehensive guide to cooking during Ramadan and beyond, with eighty flavorful and family-friendly recipes to enjoy. The book is packed with filling ideas for suhoor, satisfying dishes for iftar, and plenty of celebratory feasts for Eid al-Fitr. The author, a prominent Muslim food blogger, offers a variety of dishes including curries, noodle dishes, snacks, and desserts.
To put the recipes to the test, a team of home cooks who are all preparing to observe Ramadan in a few weeks’ time were gathered and invited to try out their favorite recipes. Much like Anisa does in the book’s introduction, they shared their reflections on what the holy month of fasting means to them.
For Sami Rahman, Head of Data Engineering and Data Platform, and Chair of The Muslim Accord, Ramadan is a time to better improve himself and his spirituality. He tried the Spinach, Potatoes and Peas, and Chicken and Potato Curry recipes from the book and was impressed by the tenderness of the chicken and the delicious taste of the vegetable dish.
Tanzim Kamali, Puffin Production Assistant, also shared her thoughts on Ramadan, stating that it is her favorite time of the year when she is closer to her faith, family, and inner self. She tried the Chicken Chow Mein recipe from the book and found it to be an easy recipe to prepare for iftar when you’re tired and hungry. She also enjoyed the spiciness of the dish.
Bisma Khalid, Data and Insight Analyst, Ebury, loves having the time to self-reflect during Ramadan and finds it a great way of bringing people together. She tried the Sticky Lamb Chops recipe from the book and was surprised at how straightforward it was to make. The sauce and marinade were easy to put together and enhanced the flavor of the dish, making it a perfect family favorite for Ramadan.
Shaheena Ormerod-Sachedina, Internal Communications Manager for Penguin Random House UK, shared her thoughts on what Ramadan means to her. For her, it’s a time to reflect and reset, focusing on the tangible aspects of fasting and being more diligent in your prayers. She tried the Butter Chicken recipe from the book and found it to be one of the best ones she’s ever tried. The richness of the dish was a big hit with her family, who finished their plates clean.
The Ramadan Cookbook by Anisa Karolia is an excellent guide to cooking during Ramadan and beyond. With its wide variety of recipes, the book offers something for everyone, from traditional dishes to new and exciting flavors. It is clear that the home cooks who tried the recipes from the book found them to be easy to prepare, delicious, and perfect for the holy month of fasting. The book is an essential resource for anyone looking to add variety to their Ramadan meals and to make the most of this special time.
