Maqluba, spicy salad and pickles: Sami Tamimi’s Palestinian recipes for iftar

Sami Tamimi’s Palestinian recipes for iftar (clockwise from top): a spicy maqluba of chicken, rice and veg, pickled aubergine with coriander seeds, and spicy herb and salted courgette salad. Photograph: Ola O Smit/The Guardian. Food styling: Sam Dixon. Prop styling: Anna Wilkins. Food styling assistant: Kristine Jakobssen.

Ramadan in Jerusalem holds a special place in my heart, and evokes a blend of spirituality, community and tradition. A vibrant atmosphere envelops the city, the streets come alive with bustling markets selling festive foods, sweets and decorations, and the aroma of fresh baking fills the air.

Easy maqluba