Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr Lockdown 2020.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Three weeks late but oh well! Better late than never.

This was a unique Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr so even though I'm three weeks later in sharing it, I really wanted to document it here. For myself more than anyone else really. I want to be able to have documented that one Ramadan and Eid in 2020 that we spent in lockdown.

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Eid Al-Fitr 2018!

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Eid Mubarak! We celebrated today - Friday 15 June.

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No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cheesecake.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's the perfect showstopper dessert for your Eid table!

I actually first made this no-bake chocolate orange cheesecake last year on Eid-ul-Adha.

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Mango Lassi.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's mango season!
I don't know about you guys but right now my fridge is overflowing with sweet Pakistani mangoes.

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Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Ok, so I know a pasta bake isn't the most summery of options for June.

But I also know, that many of us are fasting.

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Falooda.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's the ultimate Pakistani Summer treat!

A cross between a drink and a dessert, Falooda is surprisingly easy to make at home.

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May 2018: One Photo Everyday.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Happy 15th day of Ramadan! We're halfway, if you can believe it.

I feel like May was split in two - before Ramadan and Ramadan.

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Crispy Fish Tacos.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Let's switch things up for Iftar tonight and make tacos!

So when I was younger, I used to know tacos as those hard shells that you'd get in a box from the supermarket ready to be filled with spicy meat and cheese.

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Churros with Chocolate Sauce.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

A treat for your weekend Iftar!

Finally, it's churros with chocolate sauce.

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Virgin Mojito Drink.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Wow, we've been fasting for a week!

After a good start, I was like this fasting business is easier than I remember.

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Our House Kichri.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Me and kichri go way back.

In our house, it's this simple dish of rice and lentils which has always been associated with someone who is sick.

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Ful Mudammas.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

I have the ultimate Sehri feast for you today!

Before I introduce (or reacquaint) you to ful mudammas, let's talk Sehri.

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Cardamom Lassi.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Ramadan 2018 Mubarak!

How's day two treating you?

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Dali Bora - Bengali Lentil Pakoras.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Today, I have another recipe for your vegan snack repertoire.

I first discovered these Bengali lentil pakoras on Instagram.

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June 2017: Food + Favourites!

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

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Ramadan 2017: What We've Been Eating For Iftar So Far.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
How are you on this 17th day of Ramadan 2017? I hope you're happy, well and making the most of this blessed month before it ends.

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May 2017: Food + Favourites!

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's Ramadan day five!

I hope your Ramadan is going well.

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Mini Pakistani Lamb Samosas.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Just in time for your Ramadan prep!

I must confess that I did actually freeze two batches of these mini Pakistani lamb samosas but they have both already been eaten.

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Eid Berry Trifle.

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In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Eid Mubarak!

I'm going to keep this intro short and sweet today because I am currently up to my eyeballs in vermicelli and meringue! Preparations for Eid are well underway and I, of course, have been put in charge of dessert. Follow on snapchat for all the goings on - username is muslimgirlbakes.

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June 2016: Food + Favourites!

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

It's the last day of June!

Hope you've had a good month. It has been all about the Ramadan routine here - awake all night with sleep happening during the day. I love a summer Ramadan. Yes, the fasts are incredibly long but it's amazing what your body can adjust to. We've been enjoying plenty of delicious food at Iftar and been indulging in all our seasonal favourites - including strawberries and cream! Follow me in snapchat for plenty of updates - username is muslimgirlbakes.

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