Bakra Eid Dishes with Recipes

  

Bakra Eid Dishes with Recipes

Are you looking to celebrate Bakra Eid with some delicious and unique dishes? Look no further! In this article, we'll be sharing some mouth-watering recipes for you to try out.

 What is Bakra Eid?

Before we dive into the recipes, let's first understand what Bakra Eid is. Also known as Eid al-Adha, Bakra Eid is a significant Muslim festival that honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to Allah's command.

During Bakra Eid, Muslims worldwide sacrifice an animal, typically a goat, sheep, or cow, and then distribute its meat to family, friends, and the needy.

Now that we have a better understanding of the significance of Bakra Eid let's move on to the main course of the article: the recipes!

 1. Mutton Biryani

Biryani is a classic South Asian dish that is perfect for any occasion. Here's how you can make it:

**Ingredients:**

• 1 kg mutton
• 3 cups basmati rice
•  4 onions, sliced
•  4 tomatoes, chopped
•  1 cup yogurt
•  1 tbsp ginger paste
•  1 tbsp garlic paste
•  1 tsp red chili powder
•  1 tsp turmeric powder
•  1 tsp garam masala powder
•  Salt, to taste
•  4 tbsp oil
•  4 cups water

**Instructions:**

1. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, and then drain.

2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add sliced onions. Fry until golden brown.

3. Add ginger and garlic paste to the mutton, and fry until the meat is brown.

4. Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Fry for 5 minutes.

5. Add yogurt and fry for another 5 minutes.

6. Add the soaked rice and water and mix well.

7. Pressure Cook for 15 minutes, or until the mutton is cooked and the rice is soft.

8. Serve hot with raita and salad.

 2. Kebabs

Kebabs are a staple at any Bakra Eid celebration. Here's how to make them:

**Ingredients:**

• 1 kg minced meat
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. ginger paste
• 1 tbsp. garlic paste
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt, to taste
• Oil for frying

**Instructions:**

1. In a bowl, mix together the minced meat, chopped onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt.

2. Knead the mixture for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth.

3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into long kebabs.

5. Heat oil in a pan and fry the kebabs until they're golden brown on all sides.

6. Serve hot with mint chutney.

 3. Nihari

Nihari is a slow-cooked meat stew that is perfect for a cozy Bakra Eid dinner. Here's how to make it:

**Ingredients:**

1 kg mutton

3 onions, sliced

1 tbsp. ginger paste

1 tbsp. garlic paste

1 tsp. red chili powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp. coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

Salt, to taste

4 tbsp. oil

6 cups water

2 tbsp. flour

Chopped coriander and ginger for garnish

**Instructions:**

1. Sliced onions are added to hot oil in a pressure cooker. Fry until golden brown.

2. Add ginger and garlic paste to the mutton and fry until the meat is brown.

3. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Fry for 5 minutes.

4. Add 6 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 hours.

5. In a separate bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with water to form a smooth paste.

6. Add the paste to the nihari and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.

7. Garnish with chopped coriander and ginger, and serve hot with naan.

 Conclusion

There you have it, three delicious and easy-to-make dishes that are perfect for celebrating Bakra Eid. Don't forget to try out these recipes and share them with your friends and family. Happy cooking!