Food and Religion

Christianity Church – place of worship for Christians

Christianity Easter Biscuits

Christianity Hot Cross Buns – popular at Easter, the cross on these buns symbolises the cross where Jesus died

Christianity Christmas Dinner vegetables

Christianity Christmas dinner – turkey, sausages, stuffing & gravy

Islam Mosque – place of worship for Muslims

Islam Dates – a quick energy-boosting snack popular with many Muslims in the evening after fasting all day during the month of Ramadan

Islam Moroccan lentil soup (Harira) – a popular dish for Muslims living in North Africa, eaten in the evening after fasting all day during the month of Ramadan

Islam Arabian Fattoush – a refreshing salad popular with many Muslims in the evening after fasting all day during the month of Ramadan

Hinduism

Hinduism Mater paneer – a Hindi vegetarian dish of paneer (as kind of soft cheese) and peas in a spicy tomato sauce

Hinduism Lassi – a yogurt based drink, often made with fruits such as mangoes, popular during the Hindu festival of Holi

Hinduism Traditional Indian sweets such as ladoos, barfis and halwas are eaten during many Indian celebrations including the Hindu festivals Diwali and Holi.

Sikhism

Sikhism Samosas – fried pastry with spicy filling of vegetables or meat (often lamb) – popular during Sikh celebrations

Sikhism Kheer (spiced rice pudding)

Sikhism Masala tea (Chai), a blend of milk, sugar, spices and black tea.  

Judaism

Judaism Fried foods such as these potato pancakes (‘latkes’) are traditionally eaten at Hanukkah, as these symbolise the ‘miracle of oil’ which was used to light the candles at the end of the three-year war.

Judaism Sweet Kugel – a traditional dairy noodle pudding.

Judaism Special triangular fruit-filled cookies called ‘Hamantaschen’ are traditionally eaten at Purim.

Buddhism

Buddhism Buddha’s Delight (vegetable and tofu stir fry) with rice.

Buddhism Steamed Buddhist Monk Dumplings filled with a spicy vegetable mix.