Bakrid Special Dishes: The festival of Eid-ul-Azha i.e. Bakrid will be celebrated across the country on 28th May this year. This day is considered very special for the Muslim community. On this occasion people worship Allah and perform the ritual of sacrifice. This is the reason why it is called Bakrid. The festival of Bakrid not only has religious significance, but it is also a festival of reconciliation and delicious dishes. People go to the homes of their relatives and friends. In such a situation, a special dish is prepared in every house. Especially women try to prepare only traditional dishes during the festival so that the hearts of the guests become happy. If you are also thinking of making something special this Bakra, then definitely include these traditional dishes in your menu.
On hearing the name of Bakrid, the first thing that comes to mind is Mutton Biryani. This dish is made in almost every house. Fragrant rice, spices and soft mutton together make it taste fantastic. To make good biryani, it is important to marinate the mutton properly first. After this it is cooked on low flame. When biryani cooks slowly, the flavor of the spices continues to penetrate well into the rice. Saffron and desi ghee further enhance its taste.
If you want to serve something special as a starter on Bakrid, then Seekh Kebab is a great option. When minced meat prepared with spices is put on a skewer and grilled, its taste becomes amazing. The special thing about Seekh Kebab is that it can be prepared in advance and kept. One just has to grill it when needed. Hot kebabs served with green chutney and onions are very much liked by the guests.
Yakhni Pulao is very popular among people who like non-veg. Its taste is mild but very special. It is prepared with mutton broth and aromatic spices. Serving raita and spicy gravy with Yakhni Pulao further enhances its taste. This dish is also liked by those people who do not eat very spicy food.
Mutton Korma is also very much liked on the occasion of Bakrid. Its thick and spicy gravy doubles the pleasure of eating. Curd, onion, whole spices and desi ghee are used in it. Mutton cooked on low flame becomes very soft. It is served with naan, roomali roti or tandoori roti. If you want royal taste on the festival, then definitely make mutton korma.
Every festival is considered incomplete without sweets. Sheer Khurma is considered to be the most special sweet on Bakrid. This dish made of milk, vermicelli, dates and dry fruits enhances the beauty of Eid. The aroma of saffron and cardamom in this makes the taste more special. The good thing is that children and adults alike eat it with fondness. Even those who do not eat non-veg, definitely enjoy the taste of Sheer Khurma. Bakrid is not just a festival of food and drink. This is also an opportunity to share happiness with your people. In such a situation, if you have these traditional dishes on the table of your home, then the fun of the festival will increase even more.
