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Eid-ul-Zuha or Eid-ul-Adha is also known as the "Salty Eid". A larger variety of dishes including beef or mutton serves different savoury than that of Eid-ul-Fitr. A grill or roast is a must on first day of Eid-ul-Adha. The fried liver of the animal is used as breakfast and different dishes include different varieties of haleem, Korma, and kebabs are a must for this celebration. Rice dishes, including different forms of Pulao and Biryani, are also very popular. Meals observing ‘kurbaani’ are a celebratory affair, with many families and friends gathering together for dinners with some spectacular and tempting fare. Keeping this in mind, here are few recipes that you can try out at home for a grand dawat. From kebabs, biryani to desserts, we have all items for you.
Gosht ki Dum Biryani: The most popular and favourite main course dish on the iftar menu is this dum biryani, which is filled with layers of mutton, spice and curd. Cooked over charcoal fire gosht ki dum biryani is a traditional recipe for Ramadan. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Neel at Tote on the Turf)
Lagan ni Seekh: Mutton is the king as when we talk about Ramadan recipes. Minced mutton, with some ginger-garlic paste and green chills is what makes this lagan ni seekh dish a great recipe for the occasion. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Isha Shah)
Mutton Resala: From Lucknow to Kolkata, this is the most popular among the Muslims. Filled with mutton gravy soup and mutton is what makes this iftar meal so special for Ramadan. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Rana Chakraborty)
This Hara Bhara Kebab recipe is a safe option for your gym-oholic brother. You can prepare it with spinach which is considered a super food packed with all the nutrients like proteins, iron, vitamins and minerals and channe ki daal (gram dal) which is high in fibre and a good source of zinc, folate, calcium and protein. Click here for the recipe.
Haleem comes in all variants. Mutton, beef, chicken, fish, vegetarian — you name it. The delicacy — a stew of meat, lentils and wheat mixed with spices — is originally an Arabic dish that is said to have come here during the Mughal period via Iran and Afghanistan. The syrupy dish was Indianised with the addition of Indian spices, dry fruits, ghee and the unique style of cooking. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
This eid try out this version of 'lighter' biryani from Kolkata that has it's original roots from Lucknow. Learn the secret for the perfectly cooked golden brown potatoes — a signature of the ‘Kolkata’ biryani here, and you will be surprised at the ingredient used. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Rana Chakraborty)
Nihari is probably the perfect dish to celebrate Eid-al-adha. Nihari is a deliciously smooth flour based stew with slow cooked mutton and a myriad of spices. To get the best flavour, the mutton is cooked on very low heat for upto 4 hours. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Ashima Goyal Siraj)
Dum, chowk, thandai, tunday, kababs, paan…The mere mention of Lucknow usually triggers hunger pangs of the most visceral kind. A perennial Lucknowi classic, Chaamp ka Qorma too is on offer. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Meghneel C Jain)
Meat Beli Ram is a legendary delicacy from Punjab, and it is said to have been originally prepared by a great chef called Beli Ram. Beli Ram was supposed to have the head cook in the kitchens of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Patiala. Served with Jeera rice or any Pulao will complete your feast. Click here for the recipe. (Photo: Jyoti Arora)
We have provided some vegetarian dishes too to provide an all around meal. and the recipe for Smoked Mushroom Galouti Kebabs is just perfect for your feast. Enjoy the smoky flavour to the hilt. Click here for the recipe.
What better way to surprise and impress your guest with this authentic Afghan recipe by a Chef , who is an culinary expertise in Indian cuisine for last 18 year. Know Chef Satyabir Singh Tyagi, Chef de Cuisine at Baluchi, The Lalit, special recipe for Afgani Murgh Ki Seekh. Click here for the recipe. (Source: The Lalit)
If you are too conscious about the great calorie intakes this festive season, then try out this tasty and nutritious snack: Vegetable and broken wheat tikkis. Click here for the recipe. (Source: Thoushaltcook.com)
All time favourite Dahi Vadas can never go wrong with any festivities in India. Click here for the recipe. (Source: nishamadhulika.com)
And to end the feast in style, a good dessert is a must. This recipe from Pakistan is delicious and easy-to-make. With the use of milk powder there is practically no cooking involved. Click here for the recipe.
This almond and saffron phirni recipe is so easy that you can make it while sipping on your morning cup of coffee, refrigerate it and enjoy it chilled during dinner. Click here for the recipe.
Also known as Malai Burfi or Kalakand, the dish works well for those who don’t like their dessert too sweet. Click here for the recipe.
