Celebrate Eid al-Adha With These 7 Traditional Dishes News24 –

As per the Muslim calendar, Eid-al-Adha is one of the most important festivals of Muslims. This festival is also known as ‘Bakrid’ – the festival of sacrifice. It is celebrated all around the globe, including India. This year, Eid al-Adha is to be celebrated on June 7.

This festival is a celebration of joy and togetherness. People usually celebrate this festival by decorating their homes, exchanging gifts with their near and dear ones and also by making delicious traditional foods such as Nihari, Sheer Khurma, Kebabs, Biryani, and many more dishes.

On This Auspicious Occasion, Treat Your Loved Ones With These 7 Iconic Dishes:

• Sheer Khorma– It’s a sweet vermicelli pudding which includes ingredients like nuts, milk, dates, and cardamom. Indulge in the flavours and enjoy your festival.
• Biryani– One of the most aromatic and traditional dishes of Muslims. It can also be to be served with raita.
• Kebabs– Kebabs are grilled or skewered meat, marinated with fresh yogurt and other aromatic spices. You can serve this dish as a main course or as appetizers.
• Mutton Korma– Mutton Korma, a fragrant and spicy rich creamy dish, cooked with pieces of mutton, nuts, spices and yogurt. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
• Roasted Goat or Lamb– A whole goat or lamb, which symbolizes the ‘Qurbani’ in this festival, is first cleaned, then marinated with aromatic spices to give a rich flavour.
• Samosas– Samosas are deep-fried small triangular pastries filled with spicy vegetables and nuts, and is served as starters or snacks.
• Nihari– Nihari is one of the rich and traditional dish of Muslims. There’s a slow cooking process. It’s simmered overnight with delicious spices, in order to give a rich flavour.