Spice Up Your Eid Lunch with These Delicious and Quick Recipes Around the World
Eid is a time of celebration and feasting for Muslims around the world. As we mark the end of Ramadan, it’s a time to come together with friends and family and enjoy delicious food. If you’re looking to spice up your Eid lunch this year, here are some quick and easy recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world.
- Biryani (South Asia) Biryani is a popular rice dish that is enjoyed in many countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This flavorful dish is made with long-grain rice, spices, and your choice of meat or vegetables. To make biryani, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in oil until fragrant. Add your choice of meat and spices, and cook until the meat is browned. Add rice and water, and cook until the rice is tender. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with raita (yogurt sauce)
- Adas Polo (Iran) Adas Polo is a delicious Persian rice dish made with lentils and spices. To make Adas Polo, cook lentils in a pot of boiling water until tender. In a separate pot, sauté onions, garlic, and spices until fragrant. Add rice and water, and cook until the rice is tender. Stir in the cooked lentils and serve hot.
- Shakshuka (Middle East) Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with eggs, tomatoes, and spices. To make shakshuka, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers in oil until tender. Add canned tomatoes, spices, and cook until the sauce is thickened. Crack eggs on top of the tomato sauce and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Samosas (India) Samosas are a popular Indian appetizer made with crispy pastry and a spicy filling. To make samosas, mix flour, salt, and oil to form a dough. Roll out the dough and cut circles. Fill the circles with a mixture of potatoes, peas, and spices. Fold the circles into a triangle and deep-fry until golden brown.
- Baba Ganoush (Middle East) Baba Ganoush is a delicious Middle Eastern dip made with roasted eggplant and tahini. To make baba ganoush, roast eggplant until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender. Peel off the skin and mash the eggplant with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Serve with pita bread or vegetables.
These quick and easy recipes are sure to spice up your Eid lunch this year. Try them out and let us know which one is your favorite!
