Bored of Nihari, paye? Four dishes to try instead this Eidul Azha

To diversify your Eid menu, we have compiled a list of dishes known for their remarkable taste

Every year on Eidul Azha, children and adults get excited about all the food they will be devouring during the holiday break, gearing up to see nothing but meat for days on end. Biryani, nihari, paaye, karahi and qorma are amongst the common (read: staple) dishes that are cooked in almost all households during the first three days of Eid. People often continue with achar gosht, pulao and other versions of meat gravies, rice with a mix of spices here and there.

However, to mix up your taste buds and diversify your Eid menu further, we have compiled a list of dishes that are not only different but also known for their remarkable taste. From Moroccan delight Tajine to the Yemeni Kebda, try these five dishes instead this Eidul Azha.

Tajine

Tajine, largely famous in Morrocco, Libya, and Algeria, is cooked in a pot made from clay. Going back to the roots with mitti ke bartan, this one will be a nostalgic ride for our mothers and grandmothers — and who doesn’t love a touch of tradition on Eid? The word Tajin itself means “a shallow earthen pot” and hence the pot. A healthy mix of veggies and meat, this one-pot dish consists of carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, dried apricots and meat. With spices, lime juice, lemon zest and garlic, the dish is one unforgettable one.

Spaghetti Bolognese

This one is for when the kids are too tired of eating desi dishes all week. There’s so much you can do with meat and mincing it for this Italian dish is the best way to win your kids over — and yourself too. Boil up some spaghetti and cook your minced meat with spices and pasta sauce to have a night of comfort and family time. You can even add it to your Eid dawat menus to have a variety of all the desi items there.

Galawati Qeema

This may sound like your typical dum qeema, but trust us, it’s so much better! For those people who prefer the subtle flavour and mid-level spice, Galawati Qeema is the answer for you.  This exceptional dish needs you to marinate and roast the spices with meat at a high flame. The flavour is doubled when paired with kulchas or sheermal.

Crispy Mutton Chops

Well, we’ve all had mutton chops but frying them makes them even better. All you need to do is to combine bread powder, onion, coriander leaves, salt, egg white, butter, and pepper in a bowl and mix it like dough. Coat your mutton chops with the mixture and fry them for the perfect balance of crunch, softness and spicy.

Kebda

Kebda, a Yemeni breakfast dish, is essentially mutton liver marinated and cooked in various herbs and spices. However, with how fulfilling it is, it can be served as a main dish served with rice or naan on the sides.