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 in 2020.

After researching what was on the market Anisa found that there wasn’t a dedicated Ramadan cookbook but believes that as it is such a special time for Muslims and it was about time that a book was created. She also considers how she prepares the food, and has been increasingly using the air fryer, to keep meals lighter and healthier. With chapters covering one-pot wonders, healthier options, crowd-pleasing bites, easy bakes, drinks, and more, The Ramadan Family Cookbook is a hugely valuable resource for cooking and spending time with loved ones during the month of Ramadan and beyond. Add the butter, letting it melt through the sauce, then add the lemon juice and serve sprinkled with chopped coriander.

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Who’s the author? Food blogger and author Anisa Karolia has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers on social media thanks to her brilliantly curated and imaginative recipes. Her debut book, The Ramadan Cookbook, contains 80 recipes specifically designed for those observing the holy month of Ramadan, including dishes for suhoor, iftar, and celebrating Eid al-Fitr. In 2023, she was awarded Internet Personality of the Year by the British Muslim Awards. 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. I really do hope you love these recipes as much as I do! Ramadan is such a personal time and I love how food and drink can complement my reflective daytime period.” SOMETHING FOR SUHOOR The smell of her mother’s home-cooked food nurtured her love of cooking and inspired her to try new dishes A lot of people who observe the fast in their homes will prepare savouries a few weeks beforehand. It makes life easier in Ramadan,” she explains. “It means they can concentrate on other things and not overexert themselves.”

Now in her first book, The Ramadan Cookbook, Anisa shares 80 delicious, easy-to-make recipes perfect for the holy month of Ramadan. Here she shares three of her favourites.

From the book: The Ramadan Cookbook

Anisa Korolia is a food blogger who amassed over 200,000 followers online who follow her cooking blogs on YouTube and has now been signed up with Penguin Books to release her first Ramadan cookbook. Full Book Name: The Ramadan Cookbook: 80 Delicious Recipes Perfect for Ramadan, Eid, and Celebrating Throughout the Year

What I thought: This is a great recipe to try out if you’re bored of making the same noodle dish again and again. I was a bit doubtful about how much chilli and garlic sauce was advised in the recipe, but honestly, it was so yummy and very spicy! This was such an easy recipe too, perfect to prepare for an iftar when you’re tired and hungry.

From the book: The Ramadan Cookbook

Anisa first started sharing photos of the food that she cooked for her family online and was then encouraged by her friends to share her recipes on YouTube. Karolia also likes that this gives her time for a nap. “Because it can be a long day, especially waking up pre-dawn. Summertime can be more challenging than winter” – as the days are longer, meaning Muslims fast for longer. When you’re fasting during the day, thinking about how you fuel your body at night is important. As the fasting involves skipping water from dawn to dusk, Karolia says rehydration is key. PDF / EPUB File Name: The_Ramadan_Cookbook_80_delicious_recipes_perfect_for_Ramadan_Eid_and_celebrating_throughout_the_year_-_Anisa_Karolia.pdf, The_Ramadan_Cookbook_80_delicious_recipes_perfect_for_Ramadan_Eid_and_celebrating_throughout_the_year_-_Anisa_Karolia.epub And to finish, my Rose & pistachio milk cake is the perfect sweet treat, absolutely heavenly, moreish and looks so good. It will definitely pretty-up your table. It’s great for breaking your fast, or for any celebration!” WATERMELON