As many of you may know, this week started the Muslim holy moth of Ramadan. It is a time of reflection and self-improvement for devout Muslims. It also calls for fasting and focus on one’s community. I found a piece from Kitchn, a daily web magazine focused on home cooking and kitchen design, that breaks down Muslim fasting traditions during Ramadan. The article says that “the fast is strictly observed, even in higher latitudes, by all adult Muslims.” The elderly and the sick are exempt from the fasting. Muslims are able to eat after sunset and those meals include “fresh fruit, vegetables, halal meats, breads, cheeses, and sweets.”
The article also covers several traditional Muslim meals during Ramadan including Dahi vadey, a popular dish in India. The dish features “lentil dumplings that are soaked in a spicy yogurt sauce.” My personal favorite that I would like to eventually try from their list is Konafah which is a pastry made with phyllo dough and cheese.