Our goal is simple. Introduce your children to the diversity within Islam through food. Food is a wonderful way to engage your children over Ramadan.
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> Sweets <
- Date Rolls (Coming Soon)
- Fruity Trifle (Coming Soon)
- Tembleque: Coconut Dessert Pudding (Added 7/17)
- Cocoa Nut Truffles (Added 7/16)
- Cinnamon Spice Doughnuts (Added 7/16)
- Coconut Butter Cookies (Added 7/16)
- Cream Cheese Dates (Added 7/16)
- Chocolate Date Truffles (Added 7/16)
- Balooza: Orange and Cream Pudding (Added 7/15)
- Dragon Fruit Parfait (Added 7/14)
> Savory <
- Omelet Pizza (Added 7/23)
- Butter Chicken (Added 7/23)
- Chicken & Mushroom Pastry (Added 7/19)
- Pakora/Onion Bhajias (Added 7/18)
- Mint Chicken Tikka Warp (Added 7/17)
- Algerian Meat Bourek (Added 7/17)
- Crispy Fried Chicken (Added 7/17)
- Potato Chicks (Added 7/17)
- Chicken Cheese Nuggets (Added 7/13)
> Drinks <
- Tutti Fruity Slushi (Added 7/23)
- Mango Peach Ice Cream Smoothie (Added 7/15)
- Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie (Added 7/15)
- Monster Smoothie (Added 7/15)
> Sweets <
Submitted by Sr. Aissha Alnuaimi (Follow her on Instagram)
Background: Puerto Rico. Muslim country? Well, not technically. But do Muslims live there? Absolutely. This recipe is from Puerto Rico, and while the Muslim population there is small (only 10 out of every 1000 people), they have a distinct culture. How did Muslims end up in Puerto Rico? Most came from Palestine in the 1950s and 1960s.Ingredients:
- 3 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh coconut flakes (optional)
- 2/3 cup arrowroot flour (yuca) or cornstarch
- 5 sachet of stevia (Sweet Leaf Stevia)
- 1 tsp orange water or rose water or vanilla
- Cinnamon for garnish
- In a sauce pan mix together the cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- Whisk in the coconut milk and simmer over low to medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the mixture is thoroughly cooked and thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour pudding into individual dessert cups. If you have a problem with the mixture, use a hand blender to get uniform mixture.
- Allow the pudding to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Garnish with sprinkled ground cinnamon, a cinnamon stick and/or toasted coconut flakes
Submitted by Sr. Batul Azhar (Follow her on Instagram)
Background: Prophet Mohammed (SAW) recommended to break your fast with dates. Ever wonder why? Dates, as a food, have an incredibly high glycemic index. This means, when you eat them, your body gains energy very quickly. Not to mention, they're super delicious :-)
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups of pitted dates
- 3 tbsp unsweetened raw cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp shredded coconut
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions:
- Combine all (except pistachios) together in the food processor
- Make round balls and roll it in any kind of nut (I used chopped pistachios)
- You could even put sea salt in it....do random variations you can not go wrong :)
Submitted by Sr. Sarah Khaki (Follow her on Instagram)
Background: The United States is often thought of as a melting pot. This recipe shows just that. While Cinnamon is an ancient spice that has its roots in India and Bangladesh, doughnuts are all-American! When you put these two diverse items together, you get something magically delicious -- Cinnamon Spice Doughnuts.
Ingredients:- 1/2 cup (113 grams)
- Melted butter
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 Teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 2 Cups (226 grams) all-purpose flour
- Oil (to fry the doughnuts)
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until thoroughly mixed
- Mix in the sugars and spices until smooth
- Fold in the baking powder and flour
- You can roll the dough then cut circles or make small balls for frying the doughnuts
- Once the doughnuts are fried roll them in powdered sugar (you can add a pinch of cinnamon too!) Make sure the doughnuts are still hot so the sugar is absorbed. Enjoy! :)
Submitted by: Turkish Mommy (Be sure to follow her on Twitter and Instagram!)
Background: If you met 1000 people in Turkey, it's likely that 998 of them are Muslim! Islam has been the primary religion in for the last 1,000 years. But, they've got even more historic links to Islam. Some people believe Noah’s ark landed at Mount Ararat, on Mount Masis which is the highest peak of the Ararat Mountains. Mount Ararat is located in far eastern Turkey.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick butter (softened at room temperature)
- 1 table spoon organic coconut butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups flour (you may need more but make sure it will be a soft dough)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
How to prepare:
- Mix and blend all the ingredients to make a soft cookie dough
- Make small one-bite-size cookies or bigger size as you wish
- Place on non greased cooking pan at 325 F
- Cool them down and enjoy with tea or milk after Iftar dinner kiddos! Don't forget to share with adults too:)
Some notes:
- If you want to make chocolate cookies, add 1 table spoon of extra dark cacaco, and 1 tablespoon less flour
- You can make moon shape cookies! Use white color for the moon and cacao for the dark side.
- You can prepare your own coconut butter at home if you have a good food processor
Submitted by: Sr. Faaiza from Modest Munchies (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: Dates have been around the Middle East for almost 6,000 years. And what a blessing they are. Dates pack a important nutritional punch: potassium, fiber, protein, and other vitamins and minerals. In the Holy Qu'ran, Allah (SWT) talks about the story of Lady Mariam in her birth of Prophet Isa (PBUH). She gave birth under a date-palm and ate dates prior to her pregnancy. A recent 2008 study supports this notion, women who ate dates for 4 weeks before pregnancy experienced positive effects during labor. Subhanallah.
Ingredients:
- Medool dates
- 1 Teaspoon of cream cheese per date
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Carefully slit the date
- Remove the pit
- Fill with cream cheese
- Top with nuts!
Submitted by: Sr. Sadaf from Pearls of Nutrition (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: Kids love candies, but most are loaded with processed sugar... but dates (and this recipe) are a great way to make something sweet that is actually healthy for them. Dates have natural sugar/carbs tempered with fiber, which does not spike blood sugar and won't make kids hyper. This recipe is a great substitute for other candies and sweets; and further, we'll teach kids to eat wholefood from a young age such that they can make healthier choices in the future.
Ingredients:
- 10 Pitted dates
- 1/4 Cup of almonds
- 2 Tablespoons of pecans
- 1/4 Cup of dark chocolate chips
- Drop of vanilla essence
- 2 Tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon of flaxseeds
- Fresh grated coconut
Instructions:
- Combine everything (except for the grated coconut) together in a food processor until it is a gooey texture
- Roll the mixture into balls and garnish with freshly grated cocnut
Submitted by: Reem Bik from Homemade by Reem (Her instagram is full of wonderful dishes. Please take a look!)
This recipe will take about 5 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook. It will serve 6.
Ingredients:
- Milk - 3 cups (750 ml)
- Sugar - 1/3 cup (67 grams)
- Cornstarch - 1/3 cup (40 grams)
- Orange blossom water - 1 teaspoon
For the orange pudding:
- Orange juice - 2 cups (500 ml)
- Sugar - 1/4 cup (50 grams)
- Cornstarch - 1/4 cup (30 grams)
- In a medium saucepan, mix the milk with cornstarch and sugar
- While you bring the milk to a boil, whisk vigorously to avoid the cornstarch from sticking to the bottom of the pan
- Continue whisking for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens
- Turn off the heat then add orange blossom water
- Pour the cream pudding into 6 ramekins and let it cool at room temperature
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until it the pudding sets
- In a medium saucepan, mix the orange juice with cornstarch and sugar
- While you bring the mixture to a boil, whisk vigorously to avoid the cornstarch from sticking to the bottom of the pan
- Continue whisking for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens
- Carefully pour the orange on the top of the cream pudding and let it cool at room temperature
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until it sets
Submitted by: Ahlam Altaamare from Straight-up Bananas (Check out her Twitter and Instagram)
Background: Dragon Fruit is a popular fruit in Southeast Asian countries, such as Taiwan and Thailand. It grows on a beautiful plant that is known as the "moonflower" or "queen of the night." Did you know that many Muslims live Thailand? According to some, almost 30% of the entire country is Muslim!
- Granola with nuts
- Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons of Honey
- 3 Tablespoons of Powdered coconut milk
- Dragon fruit
- Ripe bananas
- Scrunch the bananas in a bowl with your hands until pureed
- Mix the yogurt with three tablespoons of the powdered coconut and add two tablespoons of honey
- Scoop little spoonfuls of the Dragon fruit in a bowl
- Begin the layering! Layer the granola, banana mash, yogurt mixture, and top with the dragon fruit balls.
- Enjoy! Nomnomnom
> Savory <
Submitted by: Sr. Faaiza from Modest Munchies (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: Banana is a fun word to say, but did you know where it originates from? Many believe that Arabian traders named banana... banana! Why? Because when the Arab traders landed in Africa, they saw that the fruits were small and finger sized. In Arabic, the word for finger is "banan." Hence, banana! Sr. Faaiza submitted this recipe from Australia. This recipe will take about 5 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook. It will serve 2.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- Sprinkle of salt and pepper
- 1 heaping tsp of tomato paste
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
- Your favorite toppings
Instructions:
- Crack your egg into a bowl and beat
- Sprinkle in salt and pepper
- Pour into a small non stick pan on medium/high heat (use cooking spray if needed)
- Top with cheese and your favorite pizza toppings
- Place lid on the pan and cook until cheese is melted and toppings are ready
Submitted by: Sr. Sadaf from Pearls of Nutrition (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: In the Holy Qu'ran, Allah (SWT) says, "Oh people, eat what is on Earth [that is] good and lawful" (2:168). Nutrition is an important part of living a good life. That is why we are happy to bring you this healthy and scrumptious recipe. Mangos and peaches are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidant compounds. This recipe will take about 5 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook. It will serve 2.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium of chopped onion
- 3 tbsp of chopped garlic/ginger
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 3 green chilies
- 2 lbs of boneless chicken
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- Green coriander to garnish
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp of red pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp of red crushed pepper
- 1/2 tsp of coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp soya sauce
- Pinch of sugar
Instruction:
- Heat 1/3 cup of butter of clarified ghee and saute onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and green chilies for 8 minutes on medium heat
- Add all the spices except garam masala
- Cook for about 5 minutes until oil separates
- Add chicken and cook until water dries out
- Add a tablespoon of yogurt and cook in medium heat until well done
- Now, add heavy cream, green chilies, garam masala, and simmer for 15 minutes
- Garnish with fresh coriander
Submitted by: Sr. Tamanna Ali from Sufi Comics (Be sure to sign up for their newsletter)
Ingredients:
- 1 can campbells condensed cream of mushroom soup size 295g and half can
- 2 frozen/fresh chicken breasts
- Pinch of turmeric, salt and pepper
- Block puff pastry
Method:
- Cut chicken breasts into cubes – fry in a little olive oil for about 3-5 minutes till cooked through.
- Add mushroom soup + can of milk, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Add turmeric, salt and pepper.
- Cool mixture for 1-2 hours.
- Roll out puff pastry block on a floured surface into required shapes (e.g squares or rectangles)
- Place few tbsp mixture in centre of puff pastry pieces. If rectangle crimp the edges with a fork of if square bring opposite side corners into middle.
- Cut 3 slits on top of the pastry to release steam. Brush tops with milk + bake at gas 5 for about 20 minutes till golden.
Submitted by: Sr. Tamanna Ali from Sufi Comics (Be sure to sign up for their newsletter)
Background: Pakoras are one of the most popular snack across South Asian cuisines particularly Pakistani, Bengali, and Indian (where it is commonly known as bajias). Pakoras are also available in Afghan cuisine and in China, where they are called pakoda. They are usually complemented with tamarind chutney and ketchup, sometimes with tea. The great thing about this pakora recipe is that you tweak it to create a variety ofpakoras including aubergine, potatos, and pepper pakoras. With its origins in the East, pakoras are very popular in the West.
Ingredients: (serves 4)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 cups gram flour (chickpea flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon ajwan (carom) seeds
- Handful fresh coriander, chopped
- 2 large onions, finely sliced
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Water, to mix
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 2 to 4 fresh green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- First slice the onions into thin rounds. Separate slices and set them aside on a plate. Also finely slice the green chillies if using.
- In a bowl add the gram flour, salt, pepper and the spices. Pour in a 1/2 cup of warm water and mix to create a think paste. Make sure it's not runny! If its runny,add a little more gram flour.
- In the bowl add the fresh ingredients: coriander, onions and chillies ( if using). Mix well.
- Heat a pan half full of hot oil (to test you could heat until a cube of bread turns brown)
- Turn heat to medium and carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil and fry on both sides for around 4-8 minutes until golden brown. Longer time if you like it crispy.
- Drain well in a colander lined with kitchen paper.
- Serve hot, dip in your favourite sauce (such as ketchup, tamarind or mint sauce) and enjoy!
Submitted by: Khuzzy at TheFoodiesBlog (Be sure to follow her on Instagram!)
Background: If there was ever one dish to represent Pakistan and India food, this one would be it! Chicken Tikka literally means Chicken pieces, and is a popular dish eaten by Muslims in South Asia. Pakistan was formed as an Islamic country in 1947, when it gained independence from India. But, Muslims have been living in the area for the last 1,400 years!
Ingredients:
- 200g boneless chicken cubed
- 1/4 tsp (for extra spiciness) or a pinch (for less spiciness) of red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (depends on taste)
- 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp minced ginger and garlic
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1/2 a green pepper/capiscum
- Olive oil
- Tortilla wraps
Instructions:
- Marinate the chicken pieces in all the spices, yogurt, melted butter as well as the ginger & garlic mince paste. Leave to marinate for at least half an hour to help it soak up all the flavors of the spices.
- Place the chicken pieces on a grill pan (cover it with foil beforehand for less mess) and let it cook under the grill for about 15-20 minutes on low heat. You can also cook the chicken on skewers on a BBQ if you wish to! Be sure to turn the chicken over after 7-10 minutes so both sides turn a slightly burnt orange.
- Meanwhile slice the green pepper into thin slices and fry in a pan with a dash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Keep moving them around in the pan so they cook evenly until they soften slightly.
- Take out your chicken and place it in a dish with all its drippings for extra flavor.
- Whilst you wait for the chicken to rest and cool a little, you can make some salad using a chopped cucumber and some lettuce or a quick mint chutney. To make this mix together 3 tbsp plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp crushed mint/mint jelly, 1/4 tsp crushed green chilies, 1/4 tsp crushed garlic, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp coriander powder. If you are using fresh chilies and garlic slice it and grind it in a pestle and mortar.
- Now spread out your wraps, align the chicken pieces on top, add a few pepper slices and spread some mint chutney on the side. You can also add any other sauce that little ones love with chicken like tomato ketchup. Roll up the wrap and munch straightaway or pack away for a beautiful summer picnic!
Submitted by: RadoTouiLLe (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: English, Arabic, Urdu, Malay... did you know there are any Muslims who speak French? About 1/3 of the people in Algeria, the African country which borders France, speak French. One of my favorite stories from Algeria as of Emir Abdelkader. When Algeria was at war with France many years ago, Emir Abdelkader led with honesty, compassion and care. So much so, that the American city, Elkader, Iowa, is named after him!
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef
- 1 big onion minced
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp minced parsley
- 1 egg
- 100 g shredded cheese to taste
- 1 packet of brick sheets / diouls/ alternatively springroll sheets
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a sauce pan, and sauté the onion until translucid on medium heat
- Add the ground beef, making sure you break it into lumps using a wooden spoon.
- Add the spices. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, making sure you mix from time to time.
- Add the parsley.
- Take the pan out of the heat, and add the egg and quickly mix it to the meat.
- Put it on low heat again and add the cheese.
- Once the cheese is melted, it is ready. put in a bowl, cover and let it cool.
- Roll the boureks fllowing the directions on the brick sheets packages or check my photos here.
- Deep fry them
- Serve hot with lemon wedges
Submitted by: Raihana's Cuisines (Be sure to follow her on YouTube and Instagram!)
Background: Have you heard of Gujrati? It's a language spoken by over 60 million people (primarily in India. It is one of the 30 most popular languages in the entire world! Sr. Raihana published many of her cooking videos in Gujrati, so you can hear it for yourself! Link here.
Ingredients:
Chicken
- 3 cups of oil for frying
- 2 whole chicken un-skinned and cut in 8 pieces
Marination
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger and garlic salt to taste
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tbsp of lemon pepper
Coating (in a separate bowl mix)
- 11/2 cups of white flour
- 3/4th cup of cornstarch salt to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- 1 tsp of lemon powder
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- 1 tsp of cajun seasoning
Instructions:
- Marinate the chicken for about 20 min, or overnight if you prefer
- Mix the flours and all the powders (in separate bowl)
- Start adding the flour slowly in the chicken and mixing until all the chicken is coated really well
- Once the chicken is coated really well, fry it in the oil for about 15 min turning every now and then
- Drain on a paper towel and enjoy it
Submitted by: Turkish Mommy (Be sure to follow her on Twitter and Instagram!)
Background: If you met 1000 people in Turkey, it's likely that 998 of them are Muslim! Islam has been the primary religion in for the last 1,000 years. But, they've got even more historic links to Islam. Some people believe Noah’s ark landed at Mount Ararat, on Mount Masis which is the highest peak of the Ararat Mountains. Mount Ararat is located in far eastern Turkey.
Ingredients:
- 2 Pound of peeled and quartered potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Lemon juice
- Cumin
- Carrot
Instructions:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
- Mash boiled potatoes, adding olive oil, salt, and lemon juice to your taste
- Make little balls (head) and bigger balls (body) -- stack on each other
- Use black cummin for the eyes
- Use a small piece of carrot for the nose
Submitted by: Mariam Mansoor from Shez_a_Sweetheart
Background: This recipe was submitted from Mombasa, Kenya. About 1 out of every 10 people in Kenya are Muslims! In fact, evidence suggests that Muslims have been in Kenya since the passing of Prophet Mohammed (SAW). About 1,000 years ago, more Muslims arrived in Kenya because of trade.
- 2-4 Chicken breasts (depending on size)
- Salt and pepper
- Red chilli powder
- Green chilli paste (for kids should be very mild)
- Cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cheese
- 1 Large egg
- White vinegar
- Bread crumbs
- Melted butter
- Preheat oven to 390 degree Fahrenheit (or 200 Celsius)
- Cut the chicken breasts to medium square-sized pieces
- Taking a knife, slit the thickest part of the chicken pie making a pocket
- Season the chicken with salt n pepper, red chilli powder, green chilli paste and cumin powder
- Refrigerate for 1-2 of hours
- Fill up the pocket of the chicken nuggets with cheese
- Whisk egg and vinegar in a bowl
- Dip chicken in the egg mixture and dip the chicken in the breadcrumbs
- Place onto greased baking tray and brush with melted butter
- Bake at 200 390 degree Fahrenheit (or 200 Celsius)
- Flip after 10 minutes and bake on the other side for about 10mins until golden brown and crispy on both sides
> Drinks <
Submitted by: Sr. Sadaf from Pearls of Nutrition (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: In the Holy Qu'ran, Allah (SWT) says, "Oh people, eat what is on Earth [that is] good and lawful" (2:168). Nutrition is an important part of living a good life. That is why we are happy to bring you this healthy and scrumptious recipe. Mangos and peaches are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidant compounds. This recipe will take about 5 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook. It will serve 2.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup mangoes
- 1/4 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup pineapples
- 100% Orange Juice
Instructions:
- In a blender, blend each ingredient separately with a splash of orange juice
- Layer the ingredients in your transparent cup/glass
- Refrigerate after each later so that layers do not mix
Submitted by: Sr. Sadaf from Pearls of Nutrition (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: In the Holy Qu'ran, Allah (SWT) says, "Oh people, eat what is on Earth [that is] good and lawful" (2:168). Nutrition is an important part of living a good life. That is why we are happy to bring you this healthy and scrumptious recipe. Mangos and peaches are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidant compounds. This recipe will take about 5 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook. It will serve 2.
Ingredients:
- 1 Frozen banana
- 1/2 Cup fresh or frozen mangoes
- 1/2 Cup of fresh or frozen peaches
- 4 Tablespoon of cashew cream
- 1 Tablespoon of pure maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
- 1/2 Cup of almond milk
Instructions:
- Blend together to your desired consistency
Submitted by: Sr. Faaiza from Modest Munchies (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
Background: Banana is a fun word to say, but did you know where it originates from? Many believe that Arabian traders named banana... banana! Why? Because when the Arab traders landed in Africa, they saw that the fruits were small and finger sized. In Arabic, the word for finger is "banan." Hence, banana! Sr. Faaiza submitted this recipe from Australia. This recipe will take about 5 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook. It will serve 2.
Ingredients:
- 1 Small banana
- 1/2 Tablespoon peanut butter
- 14 oz (400ml) of Milk
- 1 Teaspoon honey
Instructions:
- Blend together and enjoy!
Submitted by: Sumaira Zaheer from The Muslimah Mommy (Be sure to follow her on Facebook and Instagram!)
- 1 Ripe Banana
- 1 Cup of Milk (or Almond Milk)
- 1 Cup of Ice
- Handful of Washed Spinach
Instructions
- Blend together and enjoy!