Must-Try Eid Special Recipes for a Flavorful Celebration! – Lifestyle News

Eid al-Fitr, also referred to as Meethi Eid, holds immense religious significance for Muslims globally. This year, Eid al-Fitr falls on 11 April 2024, coinciding with the tenth day of Dhul-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar. The festival marks the culmination of the annual holy pilgrimage of Hajj. This day marks the end of month-long observation of fasting during the holy Ramadan. This year make your Eid ul-Adha celebrations even more special with these delectable recipes by Chef Sarab Kapoor. From fragrant mutton biryani to chicken kebabs, these dishes are sure to elevate your feast and delight your taste buds.

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Chicken Kabab with Plum Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

500gms Chicken minced

1tbsp Cumin seeds

1tbsp Coriander seeds

1tbsp Fennel seeds

½ tbsp Black peppercorns

1tbsp Chili flakes

½ tbsp Cardamom powder

½ tsp Garam masala

 Salt

Coarsely grind all the above spices and add them to the minced chicken

INGREDIENTS:

2 Onions-chopped

2 Green apples- peeled and diced small

3 Green Chilies- minced

1tbsp Ginger paste

1tbsp Garlic paste

1tbsp Baking soda

2tbsp Coriander leaves- chopped

2tbsp Mint leaves- chopped

 ghee for basting

METHOD

-Squeeze excess water from onions and green apples

-Add all the ingredients to the minced meat mixture and keep in the fridge for 15 minutes.

-Shape into kebabs and grill basting with ghee

Tamarind & Plum Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

2 Plums- Chopped & blended

2tbsp Tamarind extract

2tbsp Tomato ketchup

1tbsp Sugar

½ tbsp Chili powder

 Salt

METHOD:

-Mix all the ingredients and cook adding about ¼ cup -1/2 cup water till you get a

sauce like consistency

-Chill till ready to serve

Awadhi Mutton Biryani

INGREDIENTS:

500gms Mutton

1tbsp. Ginger paste

1tbsp. Garlic paste

3tbsp. Raw papaya paste

4tbsp. Yogurt

1tbsp. Turmeric powder

2tbsp. Red chili powder

2tbsp. Cashew nut powder

1/4tsp. Garam Masala

 Salt 

METHOD:

Marinate the Mutton with all the above ingredients for at least 2 hours.

Garam Masala

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cinnamon stick

2tbsp. Cumin seeds

2tbsp. Coriander seeds

2. Star anise
3. Green cardamoms

METHOD:

Dry roast the above spices and grind them into powder

Rice

INGREDIENTS:

2Cups . Basmati Rice

10. Cloves
11. Black cardamoms

1tbsp. Fennel seeds

 Salt 

METHOD:

Boil rice with the above ingredients till half done Strain and set aside

INGREDIENTS:

3 Onions – Sliced fried or 3/4cup fried onions

1/2cups Milk

1/2 tbsp. Mace powder

3tbsp. Ghee

 Saffron

METHOD:

-Add saffron to warm milk.

-Heat 2 tbsp ghee and add the marinated Mutton. Cover and Cook on low

flame for about 30 minutes or till the meat is tender

-Keep splashing a little water as it gets too dry.

-Now add the rice, saffron milk, Garam Masala, fried onions, remaining ghee

and mace powder

-Mix well. Cover and cook on low flame for about 10 minutes

Wishing you a joyous Eid Ul Fitr celebration!