3 Eid Special Recipes

Enjoy your Eid ul Fitr with these 3 Eid special recipes. Every Pakistani enjoys these recipes on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

On the first day of Shawwal ul Mukarram, Muslims celebrate Eid ul Fitr by wearing new clothes, eating a variety of dishes, especially Eid dishes like vermicelli (سویاں), and visiting friends and families. Eid ul Fitr is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement. Most of the kids enjoy this occasion by receiving Eidi (Gift money) from the elders.

Recipe #1: Sheer Khurma (Vermicelli Pudding)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vermicelli
• 1-liter milk
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter
• 10-12 cashew nuts, chopped
• 10-12 almonds, chopped
• 10-12 pistachios, chopped
• 1 tablespoon raisins
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• A pinch of saffron strands
• 2 tablespoons rose water
• 2 tablespoons dried dates (chopped)

Step-by-Step Process

1. Heat ghee in a pan and fry the vermicelli until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, add chopped nuts and raisins. Fry until they turn golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In a separate pot, bring milk to a boil. Add saffron strands and cardamom powder.
4. Lower the heat and add fried vermicelli. Cook until vermicelli is soft, stirring occasionally.
5. Add sugar and mix well until it dissolves.
6. Stir in chopped nuts, raisins, dried dates, and rose water.
7. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sheer khurma thickens to your desired consistency.
8. Serve hot or chilled, garnished with additional nuts if desired.

Health Benefits

Sheer khurma provides energy from milk and nuts, along with essential vitamins and minerals. However, it’s high in sugar and fat, so consume in moderation.

Estimated Time

Approximately 30-40 minutes

Cost

Moderate

Recipe #2: Chicken Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 500g chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• Saffron strands soaked in warm milk (for garnish, optional)

Step-by-Step Process

1. Wash and soak rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil and fry onions until golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions and set aside for garnish.
3. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they turn golden brown.
4. Add garlic, ginger, green chilies, and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
5. Stir in yogurt, coriander powder, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
6. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add the soaked rice. Cook until rice is 70% done, then drain.
7. Layer half of the rice over the chicken mixture. Sprinkle half of the chopped coriander and mint leaves.
8. Layer the remaining rice over the first layer and top with the remaining coriander and mint leaves.
9. Sprinkle garam masala powder and the reserved fried onions on top.
10. Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and aromatic.
11. Garnish with saffron milk if desired and serve hot.

Health Benefits

Chicken biryani provides a good source of protein, essential vitamins, and minerals. It can be a nutritious meal when balanced with vegetables and consumed in moderation.

Estimated Time

Approximately 1 hour

Cost

Moderate

Recipe #3: Chicken Karahi

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 green chilies, slit
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil

Step-by-Step Process

1. Heat oil in a karahi or deep skillet. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
3. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté until raw smell disappears.
4. Add chicken pieces and cook until they turn white.
5. Stir in chopped tomatoes, green chilies, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
6. Cook until tomatoes are soft and oil separates from the masala.
7. Add yogurt and garam masala powder. Mix well and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Health Benefits

Chicken karahi is a good source of protein and contains essential nutrients from spices and vegetables. However, it’s high in fat due to oil, so consume it in moderation.

Estimated Time

Approximately 40-50 minutes

Cost

Moderate

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