Eid is a Muslim holiday that is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. It is a joyous occasion that brings together families and friends to share traditional foods, exchange gifts, and offer prayers. There are two main types of Eid in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha, which is celebrated after the annual Hajj pilgrimage. During Eid, Muslims often wear new clothes and decorate their homes with lights and decorations to mark the festive occasion.
Mango Shahi Tukda Recipe:
Mango Shahi Tukda is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for Eid. Here’s a recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bread
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon of chopped pistachios
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, and cardamom powder. Cook on low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens.
- Remove the crust from the bread slices and cut them into triangles or squares. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the bread until it turns golden brown.
- Dip the fried bread slices in the milk mixture, one at a time, making sure they are fully coated. Place them on a plate and pour any remaining milk mixture over them.
- Top the bread slices with diced mango and chopped pistachios.
- Chill the desert in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
- Your delicious Mango Shahi Tukda dessert is ready to serve! Enjoy the sweet and refreshing taste of mango with the creamy milk mixture and crispy fried bread.
Kesar Pista Phirni Recipe:
Kesar Pista Phirni is a classic Indian rice pudding that is perfect for Eid celebrations. Here’s a recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup of rice
- 1 liter of milk
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder
- A pinch of saffron
- 1/4 cup of chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup of chopped almonds
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice in water and soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a boil. Add the ground rice and stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook the rice and milk mixture on low heat until it thickens and becomes creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add sugar, cardamom powder, saffron, and chopped nuts to the mixture and stir well.
- Remove from heat to cool down for a couple of mins.
- Pour the mixture into earthen pots or serving bowls and garnish with chopped pistachios and almonds.
- Chill the Phirni for a couple of hours.
Your delicious Kesar Pista Phirni is ready to serve! Enjoy the creamy and fragrant taste of saffron and cardamom with the crunch of chopped nuts.
Chicken Gilafi Kebab Recipe:
Chicken Gilafi Kebab is a delicious appetizer that is perfect for Eid celebrations. Here’s a recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 500 grams of boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 cup of yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 2 onions, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces, ginger-garlic paste, yogurt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions and bell peppers until they are slightly browned.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces and sautéed onions and bell peppers onto skewers, alternating between chicken and vegetables.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves over the kebabs.
Your delicious Chicken Gilafi Kebabs are ready to serve! Enjoy the juicy and flavorful chicken with the crispy and colorful vegetables.
Awadhi Gosht Korma Recipe:
Awadhi Gosht Korma is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for Eid celebrations. Here’s a recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 kg of lamb or mutton, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste
- 1 cup of yogurt
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1 tablespoon of kewra water
- 1 teaspoon of saffron
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder
- 4-5 green cardamom pods
- 2-3 black cardamom pods
- 4-5 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup of chopped mint leaves
Instructions:
- Heat the ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the onions until they are golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few more minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the lamb or mutton pieces and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are browned.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, green cardamom pods, black cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.
- Add yogurt & cream.
- Add kewra water and saffron to the mixture and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves.
Your delicious Awadhi Gosht Korma is ready to serve! Enjoy the tender and flavorful lamb or mutton with the fragrant and aromatic gravy.
CharMinar Biryani Recipe:
CharMinar Biryani is a popular biryani dish from Hyderabad, India. Here’s a recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 kg of chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of yogurt
- 1/2 cup of chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 cup of chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon of biryani masala powder
- Salt to taste
- 4-5 green cardamom pods
- 2-3 black cardamom pods
- 4-5 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 tablespoons of ghee
- 4-5 saffron strands
- 1/4 cup of milk
Instructions:
- wash & sink the basmati rice for a couple of hour.
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and sauté the onions until they are golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few more minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the chicken pieces and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they are browned.
- Add salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, biryani masala powder, green cardamom pods, black cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.
- Add the yogurt, chopped mint leaves, and chopped coriander leaves to the chicken mixture and mix well.
- In a separate pot, boil water and add the soaked rice along with salt and a teaspoon of ghee. Cook until the rice is cooked properly.
- In another pan, mix saffron strands with warm milk and set it aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer the chicken mixture and rice alternately, starting with the chicken mixture at the bottom and ending with rice at the top.
- Pour the saffron milk over the rice and cover the pot with a tight lid.
- Cook on low heat.
- Once done, remove the lid and garnish with fried onions, chopped coriander leaves, and mint leaves.
- Your delicious CharMinar Biryani is ready to serve! Enjoy the fragrant and flavorful biryani with raita and salad on the side.
