verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ What Ramadan means to me:I love having the time to self-reflect and it’s also a great way of bringing people together. 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. My client, one of the UK's largest independent travel companies... C&M Travel Recruitment Ltd: Luxury Travel Consultant Food also brings Karolia closer to her neighbours – she tends to give some of the food she’s prepared to people next door, “This teaches my children about sharing and showing kindness.”

Our client is a forward thinking well-recognised luxury... C&M Travel Recruitment Ltd: Business development manager What Ramadan means to me: For me, Ramadan is a time to reflect and reset. There is a focus on the tangible aspects of fasting and being more diligent in your prayers, for it’s a time to try and live by the values of your faith under trying conditions, being the best version of yourself (taking time for prayer and meditation, actively being kind to others, not getting angry) all while not having access to food and water. As individuals, we all find different aspects of the month of Ramadan challenging but at the end of the day, when you break your fast with family and friends you have a sense of solidarity and support that makes this month really special.It’s also a great reminder to be grateful for what you have and appreciate the plight of others less fortunate than you – particularly when we live in a society that is all about the next achievement to strive for. My client, one of the UK's largest independent travel companies... Travel Trade Recruitment: Tailor-Made Travel Consultant (Homeworking)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.” Anisa grew up in a family of foodies. But it wasn’t until after the birth of her third child that she started her blog and YouTube channel to share her favourite authentic family recipes.

It’s a month of training us to become good people, being kind, and getting close to God. It’s trying to pray more, trying to remember Him more – food is a small part.” Food blogger Anisa Karolia says she understands the meaning of Ramadan much better now she’s an adult. 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. 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. In this cookbook, you'll find all the recipes you need to make your Ramadan meals family-friendly, fuss-free and filling.If you have already submitted another request to index a book or magazine yourself, please do not make any additional requests until you have indexed and submitted that book or magazine. 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. She also considers how she prepares the food, and has been increasingly using the air fryer, to keep meals lighter and healthier.

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.Called The Ramadan Cookbook, it’s full of recipes for Suhoor – the small meal eaten just before sunrise – Iftar, and beyond. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. 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