- Ilhan Mohamed Abdi

The Ramadan Kitchen: Nourishing Recipes from Fast to Feast

By Ilhan Mohamed Abdi

A timeless cookbook that not only serves as a comprehensive guide to preparing Ramadan meals but also as a cherished heirloom that families can hand down through generations. With over 80 delicious recipes designed to help families enjoy nutritious, time-saving, flavourful meals without the stress, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

This sumptuous cookbook is designed to help families enjoy nutritious, time-saving and flavourful meals without the stress, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. This book will celebrate the rich tapestry of Ramadan culinary traditions from around the world, making it a valuable resource for anyone who observes Ramadan, as well as for those who wish to understand and appreciate its cultural significance.

More than just a collection of recipes, it will be a celebration of cultural heritage, a source of inspiration, and a bridge connecting generations. With a focus on authenticity, global diversity, and timeless appeal, this cookbook will stand as a definitive, authoritative guide for anyone looking to honour and celebrate the culinary traditions of Ramadan. By capturing the spirit and flavours of Ramadan meals, this is a book that not only feeds the body but also nourishes the soul, fostering a deeper connection to this highly intensive spiritual time.

By weaving flavours and techniques from various cultures this cookbook aims to celebrate the multicultural essence of Ramadan – embracing diversity, sharing stories through food and creating a collection that resonates with individuals from all backgrounds – enriching their Ramadan experience with a tapestry of flavours and traditions from around the world.

Recipes include:

  • Somali Bur – fried dough balls in a sugar syrup
  • 15-minute Somali Rice
  • Suqaar Chicken with Filo
  • Refreshing Watermelon and Lime Drink
  • Fuul (Fava Bean Stew)
  • Mini Date and Cinnamon Rolls

Contents:

Introduction: covers the significance of Ramadan, preparing for Ramadan, meal planning and grocery tips and more

Suhoor, Pre-dawn Meals: Quick and nutrient-dense recipes for a wholesome start

Iftar, Breaking the Fast: Classic Iftar recipes that honour heritage and time-saving techniques for traditional dishes

Main Courses & Hearty Dinners: Comforting soups, stews and curries, with many vegetarian and vegan options

Bread: Traditional flatbreads, samosas and no-knead bakes

Sweets and Desserts: Traditional sweets with simplified methods and no-bake and quick desserts

Drinks and Refreshments: Hydrating beverages and traditional drinks with modern adaptations

Eid Celebrations: Recipes for Eid al-Fitr and Special Occasion dishes

Author: Ilhan Mohamed Abdi
Format: Hardback
Release Date: 29 Jan 2026
Pages: 224
ISBN: 978-0-00-874306-2
Price: £26.00, £26.00 (Export Price) , €None
Ilhan Mohamed Abdi (@Ilhanm.a) lives in London with her young family and is of Somali heritage. After leaving her corporate job at Amazon she started cooking meals that had all the flavour and heritage of the dishes she’d grown up enjoying, adapted for a modern cook who might not have time for the traditional marinades and fermentation processes and began posting online. Her Ramadan Recipes and Eid Recipes series have proved hugely successful across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

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