According to the Islamic calendar, Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha, the Meaty Eid, on the 10th of Zil Hajj every year. Muslims from all over the world gather in Makkah to perform Hajj, and celebrate this Eid by sacrificing animals in the name of ALLAH.
Various dishes are explicitly cooked on the occasion of Eid ul Adha.
Let’s talk about five exciting dishes that are delicious and enjoyed on this festive day.
Namkeen Gosht:
Namkeen gosht is a dish from the subcontinent that Asians enjoy on Eid. Namkeen is a word that means salty. It’s a flavourful dish with few spices and cooked using lamb or mutton.
The key ingredients include yogurt, oil or ghee, ginger, and garlic; some add onions and basic spices such as black pepper, salt, and green chillies. The meat is marinated with yogurt, salt, ginger, and garlic and set aside for a few hours so that the marination penetrates the meat.
The cooking is done on a low flame with a bit of water. The meat is cooked in its juices, allowing the flavors to concentrate, and Black pepper is added while it is cooked. Once the meat is tender, the flame is turned high, and the meat is roasted on high flame for a few minutes so that the oil is set aside.
It is garnished with green chillies, coriander, and lemon slices. Namkeen gosht is mostly enjoyed on its own, but some people like it with some kind of bread, like naan or roti. It can also be served with rice. The highlight of the dish is that it has minimal spic, es and a flavour that you cherish on Eid.
Kaleji (Liver):
Kaleji, the liver of lamb or goat, is a popular dish cooked and savored by South Asians during meaty Eid. It is cooked soon after the animal is slaughtered.
The liver is washed thoroughly and soaked in milk to eliminate the smell. Kaleji is known for its high nutritional value; hence, it is cherished on Eid for its scrumptious flavors and high iron value.
Kaleji is enjoyed with special sesame naan, roti, and paratha. It also makes a great accompaniment to a hearty brunch or dinner.
Pulao:
Have you ever enjoyed Eid without Pulao? Pulao is a legendary dish enjoyed by Pakistanis especially. It is prepared using the meat of the sacrificed animal. The meat is boiled with spices, and once tender, rice is cooked along with the meat in the broth.
It has a savory flavor that can be enjoyed on its own. The broth gives it a flavor cherished on the beautiful occasion of Eid.
Pulao is a popular choice with many families. The kids enjoy it, and the elderly also enjoy it. However, every family has its traditional style of preparing Pulao, and the recipe is cherished by the entire family on the meaty Eid.
Achar Gosht:
Achar gosht is a traditional dish enjoyed by the people of the subcontinent on the occasion of Eid ul Adha. It is flavourful and rich in spices. It is cooked using mutton, lamb, or beef. It is more of a tangy meat curry prepared with pickling spices and is a preference by many of those celebrating Eid in full swing. This delicious dish is the epitome of rich flavours and culinary traditions on the auspicious occasion of Eid.
This aromatic meat curry carries the rich flavours of South Asian cuisine. First, the meat is marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and spices. Separately chopped onions are sauteed in oil or ghee until golden brown. Then tomatoes and green chillies are added along with pickling spice, including fennel, nigella, and mustard seeds. Roast all this together until the oil separates. Add meat and cook until tender. Garnish with coriander and green chillies.
This dish is typically served with sesame naan or roti and remains one of the most enjoyed dishes on Eid.
Steamed Raan:
Steamed raan is a delicacy of the meaty Eid. Once you formulate a recipe according to your taste, there is no going back. Raan is the leg of the lamb; it is marinated using a blend of aromatic spices and slowly cooked till the meat is tender. This cooking method allows the marinade to penetrate when it is marinated and cooked.
This results in rich, flavorful steamed raan. It is often the centerpiece of family gatherings on Eid. The scrumptious flavors melt in the mouth. Moreover, the steaming process is a healthier option than frying. The whole family gathers and indulges and enjoys the Raan together.
Remember to try these delicious Meaty Eid dishes to add variety and flavor to your Eid family gatherings.
Meaty Eid recipes are usually passed down from ancestors, and traditions and customs are followed when it comes to Eid recipes. Every family cherishes its family flavors, celebrates these festive occasions, and enjoys the family flavors together. Eid should be celebrated in full swing, and remember to distribute meat to the needy and poor people around you so that they can cook meals for their children on Eid.
Muslims sacrifice a wide variety of animals, including goats, sheep, lamb, buffalo, cows and camels. However, this festive occasion is about bringing an animal home, showing love and affection for it for a few days, and then sacrificing it. It is not the slaughtering of that animal alone; in fact, it is the sacrifice of that love, money, time, and affection in the name of Allah.
On the day of Eid, after the Eid prayer, the animals are slaughtered and then cooked with love, and the family enjoys the meal together.
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