Bakrid 2024: 5 Traditional Dishes to Celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha

Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, is here. This crucial festival is marked to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s absolute dedication towards the almighty. This year, Eid-ul-Adha falls on June 17. On this day, elaborate meals are prepared for family and friends. To make the job easier for you, we have pulled together a list of scrumptious delicacies that must be part of your grand feast this Bakrid. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s take your taste buds for a ride:

1. BiryaniThe aromatic rice mixed with spicy mutton masala would delight every foodie’s senses. Don’t forget to serve the mutton biryani with raita and salad.
2. HaleemThis Middle Eastern dish is prepared by mixing wheat or barley, minced mutton and lentils. It is all mashed together with a carousel of spices. This unique combination is slowly cooked for hours until the paste-like consistency is achieved. The dish is capable enough to tantalise your tastebuds in just one bite.
3. Sheer KhurmaLet’s confess! Any festival is incomplete without a sweet dish. And Bakrid truly stands synonymous with sheer khurma. This dish is a sweet pudding that is traditionally prepared by simmering vermicelli, milk, sugar, and a medley of nuts including almonds, pistachios, and cashews. Don’t miss out on adding dates to it, as it will act as a natural sweetener. Make sure you serve it cold.
4. Yakhni PulaoUp next, we bring you the strong flavours of yakhni pulao. This is another rice delicacy that is prepared in yoghurt. Its light and aromatic preparation includes flavours of cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, and a medley of Kashmiri spices. The creamy texture of yoghurt perfectly balances the spiciness in the dish.
5. Mutton KormaWhat’s Bakrid with a mutton gravy dish? With tender pieces of mutton, korma is a slowly cooked creamy sauce made from blending yoghurt, aromatic spices, and a hint of nut paste. Its rich and spicy gravy adds a special charm to any festive season. The dish is best enjoyed with khamiri roti or naan. You can also try this out with matar pulao.