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80 delicious recipes perfect for Ramadan, Eid and celebrating throughout the year

The Ramadan Cookbook

This Ramadan book is a lifeline for anyone who is fasting over this spiritual time and needs inspiration and trusted recipes. I know I will be reaching for this book each year.

Shelina Permalloo, Masterchef winner & cookbook author

Anisa Karolia is one of the UK's most popular Muslim food bloggers, sharing all of her favourite authentic recipes since 2015. She has a community of over 240,000 followers worldwide and was a British Muslim Award winner for Online Personality of the Year in 2023. 
 
Through her various platforms, Anisa's mission is to share quick and easy recipes, and she especially loves to share those all-time family favourites that she enjoyed growing up with.

WINNER of Gourmand Awards 2023 Best Influencer Cookbook of the Year 
 
Discover 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes perfect for the holy month of Ramadan. 
 
In this cookbook, you'll find all the recipes you need to make your Ramadan meals family-friendly, fuss-free and filling. 
 
From perfect predawn meals for Suhoor, to hearty and satisfying meals for Iftar, as well as dishes made for celebrating with friends and family during Eid al-Fitr, and all the accompanying salads, chutneys, breads, drinks and desserts you'll need, this book has all the most popular Ramadan dishes covered. 
 
Accompanied by gorgeous photographs throughout, these recipes from much-loved food blogger Anisa Karolia are for anyone looking to eat well before and after fasting.

Anisa Karolia

80 recipes for enjoying with loved ones

This collection of 80 delicious recipes has you and your family covered for Ramadan. With dishes that everyone will enjoy, it includes chapters focused on making cooking easy, quick and even healthy. 
 
Whether you're looking to cook ahead and make a batch recipe that will see you through the week, or rustle up something nutritious after sunset, there's something for everyone in this beautifully photographed cookbook. 
 
Example chapters and recipes include: 
 
One Pot Wonders (Masala Prawns &amp; Rice, Easy Dahl with Chapati) 
Make It Healthier (Grilled Chipotle Chicken Skewers, Lemon &amp; Herb Cod Parcels) 
Crowd-Pleasing Bites (Lamb Samosas, Veggie Paneer Spring Rolls) 
Bake It Easy (Rose &amp; Pistachio Shortbread, Orange &amp; Almond Loaf) 
Drinks (Mango Lassi, Coconut and Chocolate Milkshake)

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