Umm Badoor’s

Ramadan Gaimat

Fawzia Gilani-Williams

Umm Badoor’s Ramadan Gaimat

By Fawzia Gilani-Williams

Dedication

To my sister-in-law, Sajeda, who cooks the tastiest Ramadan meals.

I love you.

Glossary

Alhamdulilah: praise be to God.

Bismillah: in the name of God

Gaimat: fried dough balls topped with syrup. Also known as Luqaimat.

Insh’Allah: God willing or if God wills.

Mash’Allah: God has willed it, refers to something good happening.

Ramadan: name of the 9th

month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Also the month of

fasting.

Ramadan kareem: a greeting meaning a generous Ramadan

Ramadan mubarak: a greeting meaning a blessed Ramadan

Sahoor: pre-dawn meal

Publisher Eid Stories

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Text & Illustrations

© Fawzia Gilani-Williams

©Eid Stories 2017

ISBN 978-1-947320-03-1

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Umm Badoor made the best gaimat in the

whole wide world but she only made them

in Ramadan.

"Please, make some sesame gaimat," said

Abu Badoor.

“Yes, yes, yes,” said Umm Badoor.

“Insh’Allah, but I only make gaimat in

Ramadan.”

"Please make some cheese gaimat," said

her two sons.

“Yes, yes, yes,” said Umm Badoor.

“Insh’Allah, but I only make gaimat in

Ramadan.”

"Please, make some honey gaimat," said her three

daughters.

“Yes, yes, yes,” said Umm Badoor. “Insh’Allah, but I

only make gaimat in Ramadan.

"Please, make some chocolate gaimat," said

her four grandchildren.

“Yes, yes, yes,” said Umm Badoor.

“Insh’Allah, but I only make gaimat in

Ramadan.”

One day Umm Badoor looked up at the sky.

“Alhamdulilah!” said Umm Badoor, “I can

see the Ramadan moon! Time to make my

Ramadan gaimat!”

Umm Badoor went to her kitchen and said,

“Bismillah!” Then she took out her bowls

and spoons.

Umm Badoor very carefully poured out

sesame seeds, cheese balls, honey syrup

and chocolate drops.

Then she began to mix the flour and oil,

the saffron and yogurt and then she

added her delicious secret ingredients.

She stirred the sweet, sticky syrup. Then

she added more of her delicious secret

ingredients.

Umm Badoor tasted the mixture and

nodded.

“Just right!” she said.

Umm Badoor mixed and stirred, fried and

dipped all night long.

She made lots and lots and lots of gaimat.

Soon it was time for sahoor. Everyone

woke up

“Ramadan Mubarak!” said Umm Badoor.

“Ramadan kareem!” said her family and

then they ate her delicious Ramadan

gaimat!

Mash’Allah! Delicious!” said everyone.

“You make the best Ramadan gaimat in the

whole wide word!”

Umm Badoor laughed and said, “I know!”

And then she whispered, “Alhamdulilah!”

Ramadan Crispy Crescents You will need: 200g milk chocolate, wooden spoon, metal spoon, large

plastic zip lock bag, 3 cups cornflakes, greaseproof paper, tray,

crescent shape cookie cutter.

1. Crush the cornflakes in the zip lock bag.

2. Melt the chocolate in a bowl.

3. Pour the crushed cornflakes onto the melted chocolate.

4. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until all the cornflakes are covered.

Add more cornflakes if desired.

5. Place the greaseproof paper on the tray and spoon the mixture into the tray

using crescent-shape cookie cutter.

6. Place the tray of in the fridge for 30 minutes.

7. When the Ramadan crispy crescents are set, removed from the fridge and

serve.

Moon Cheesies You will need: slices of bread, rolling pin, knife, butter, cheese,

greaseproof paper, baking tray.

Ramadan Veggie Platter

You will need: Round tray or large round plate, bread rolls, yellow

pepper, red pepper, green pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, spring

onions (any vegetables can be used – choose your favorites), a

packet of cream cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, cheese and star and

moon shape cutters.

Umm Badoor’s Ramadan Gaimat

Umm Badoor makes the best gaimat in the whole wide world. But she only makes them in Ramadan. When will the Ramadan moon appear? Everyone is waiting. Suddenly Umm Badoor spots the moon in the sky and then rolls up her sleeves. It’s time to make the most delicious gaimat in the whole wide world!

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ISBN 978-1-947320-03-1