Lugma : Abundant Dishes And Stories From My Middle East

Lugma — meaning “a bite” in Arabic — is Noor Murad’s heartfelt tribute to the food she grew up eating. As co-author of two Ottolenghi Test Kitchen cookbooks, Noor brings her signature creativity and flavour-driven approach to this debut solo collection, featuring over 100 recipes inspired by Bahrain, the Middle East, and the wider region.

Raised in Bahrain and now based in London, Noor blends the tastes of her childhood with modern cooking techniques. Her recipes draw from:

• The Gulf: fragrant rice dishes, black limes, deep comfort

• Iran: abundant herbs, floral notes and bright sour flavours

• India: bold spices, chilli heat and warmth

• The Levant: vibrant salads, mezze and fresh, sunny plates

The result is a unique, personal and deeply generous collection of dishes — some traditional, some reimagined, all full of love and Middle Eastern soul.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Springtime Fattoush

• Stuffed Baby Aubergines

• Slow-Cooked Fenugreek Lamb with Pickled Chillies

• Pistachio Cake with Labneh

• Rice dishes, mezze, comforting stews, fresh salads, and celebratory mains

Lugma is both a culinary journey and an invitation to recreate Noor’s warm, flavourful world in your own kitchen.

Product Details:

• Author: Noor Murad

• Format: Hardcover

• Recipes: 100+

• Cuisine: Bahraini, Middle Eastern, Gulf, Iranian, Indian, Levantine

• Features: Modern twists · Traditional roots · Vibrant, flavour-forward dishes

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