Rooza : A Journey through Islamic Cuisine Inspired by Ramadan and Eid

From the New York Times bestselling cookbook author and winner of the Great British Baking Show (and fan favorite), Nadiya Hussain, comes an exploratory and celebratory journey of Muslim cuisine, with 30 days of main meal and dessert inspiration for Ramadan, shining a light on the customs, traditions, and incredible variety of dishes from the many communities around the globe.

During the month of Ramadan, the long hours of daylight fasting mean that when mealtimes do arrive, food takes on new significance, as families come together to break their fast while observing the traditions and customs of the period and reflecting on their faith. 

For Nadiya Hussain and her family, as for many Muslim families, when they come together to eat, she wants to make it special and meaningful, as well as offering the the sustenance they need to see them through the subsequent fast. During Ramadan, many usual everyday activities are paused, so there is more time to devote to cooking and preparing the meals which precede the fasting hours. As such, Nadiya will include in this book both main meal and dessert inspiration for each of the 30 days of the holy month. She will also share a selection of glorious feasting recipes ideal for the Eid festivities at the end of the month. 

For the recipes themselves, Nadiya draws inspiration from across the Islamic world, taking the reader on an exploratory and celebratory journey of Muslim cuisine, and shining a light on the customs, traditions and incredible variety of dishes from the many communities around the globe. The intention is for the recipes to resonate with readers from across the Muslim community and from all the generations, combining both a sense of the familiar and the opportunity to discover something new. Beautifully and timelessly packaged, and including Nadiya’s most loved uplifting hadiths and Qur’anic quotes, this will be a book which can be gifted, treasured and returned to year after year.