Traditional recipes from around the world
Harira – Morocco & North Africa
A hearty, tomato-based soup made with lentils, chickpeas, lamb or beef, tomatoes, and herbs.
Samosas – South East Asia
Crispy triangular pastries stuffed with spiced potatoes, minced meat, or lentils
Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas) – Middle East
A silky, golden soup made with red lentils, onions, garlic, and cumin
Mandi – Yemen & Gulf countries
Fragrant spiced rice with slow-cooked meat (chicken or lamb), similar to biryani but cooked
Kolak Pisang – Indonesia
A sweet, creamy stew of banana, coconut milk, and palm sugar, sometimes with tapioca pearls.
Ful Medames – Egypt & Sudan
Cooked fava beans mashed with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices.
Kabsa – Saudi Arabia & Gulf region
A spiced rice dish with meat, raisins, almonds, and tomato sauce.
Qatayef – Levant & Egypt
Stuffed pancakes filled with sweet cheese, nuts, or cream, fried or baked and soaked in sugar syrup.
Briouat – Morocco & North Africa
Small fried or baked filo pastries filled with spiced meat, seafood, cheese, or almonds and honey.
Pakoras – South East Asia
Deep-fried fritters made from gram flour batter mixed with vegetables or onions.
Fattoush (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan)
A refreshing salad of mixed greens, vegetables, and crispy pita tossed in a tangy sumac dressing.
Koshari – Egypt
A hearty vegetarian dish of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, and fried onions, topped with spicy tomato sauce.
Harees – Saudi Arabia & Gulf countries
Made by slow-cooking cracked wheat with meat and ghee until creamy and smooth.
Bubur Lambuk – Malaysia & Indonesia
Fragrant rice porridge cooked with meat, coconut milk, and spices, often distributed free in mosques.
Asida – Sudan & North Africa
A thick dough-like pudding made from wheat or sorghum flour, often topped with honey or butter.
Layali Lubnan (Lebanese) – Levant
Semolina-based milk pudding with whipped cream, pistachios & orange blossom water.
Healthy recipes
Hydrating Date–Banana Smoothie
A naturally sweet, hydrating blend that replenishes energy and electrolytes fast.
Berry–Greek Yoghurt Protein Shake
High-protein and filling, great for steady energy through the day.
Green Mango–Spinach Smoothie
Refreshing and vitamin-packed, with a light, tropical taste and extra fibre.
Lentil & Vegetable Soup
Warm, gentle, and nourishing—perfect to break your fast without heaviness.
Salmon (or Tofu) + Quinoa Bowl
A balanced bowl with protein, healthy fats, and slow-release carbs for recovery.
Overnight Oats “Suhoor Jar”
A quick grab-and-go suhoor that keeps you full and supports digestion.
Chickpea & Tuna Salad
Protein-rich and super filling, with a fresh crunch and zesty flavour.
Eggs + Veggie Muffin Cups
Portable mini omelettes—high-protein, veggie-packed, and easy to reheat.