Eid-ul-Adha 2023: Try these lip-smacking dishes this Bakri Eid
Eid-ul-Adha 2023 dishes: Eid ul-Adha is a prominent Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims around the world.
It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. However, just as Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, God provided a ram as a substitute, symbolizing the ultimate act of devotion and mercy.
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Feasting is an important part of Eid ul-Adha celebrations. Many delightful savouries are made using sacrificial meat, and other traditional dishes are also prepared and enjoyed with loved ones to mark the occasion.
Biryani, Kebabs, Mutton curry, and Sheer Khurma are some of the lip-smacking dishes prepared and consumed during Eid al-Adha.
From sumptuous biryanis to delicious desserts, take a look at the dishes you can savor this Eid ul-Adha:
A delicious and mouthwatering dish served during the Eid feast is the 'Seekh Kebab'. Seekh Kebabs are grilled or roasted meat skewers made from minced lamb or beef. They are mixed with a variety of spices, herbs, and onions.
Mutton biryani is a popular meal that holds a special place in many people's hearts. The mutton biryani had a perfect balance of flavours and taste. The long-grain basmati rice was perfectly cooked, with each grain remaining separate and fragrant.
Mutton curry is a spicy and aromatic curry made with tender pieces of goat or lamb cooked in a variety of spices and herbs. It is served with rice, naan, or tandoori roti.
Haleem is a slow-cooked stew made with lentils, meat (beef or mutton), wheat, and spices. The stew is slowly boiled and stirred for hours on end to give it a flavourful texture. It is prepared in bulk so that family and friends can share a meal together. Fried onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice add flavour to the dish.
The most popular traditional dessert served on Eid is 'sheer khurma', which has a heavenly flavour that combines sweetness, creaminess, and a hint of aromatic spices.
Shahi Tukda, also known as 'Double Ka Meetha', is a popular dessert prepared and enjoyed during Eid. It's made with deep-fried bread slices soaked in saffron-infused milk and topped with cardamom and dried fruits like almonds, rose petals, pistachios, and kesar threads.
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- With inputs from agencies