Mouthwatering Delicacies You Must Try This Eid al-Fitr

By Maharaja Whiteline on 20 April, 2023

Eid Mubarak!

Eid al-Fitr, "festival of breaking of the fast" is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramazan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. After days of fasting, the festival ensures there are mouthwatering delicacies to be savored. The Eid feast is also important keeping in mind that after 40 days of fasting, the body would need to be replenished with rich and aromatic food.

There is a whole gamut of traditional dishes which are a must have on ‘Eid and the most popular ones are the various types of Biryani, Seviyaan etc. But here we have for you some hidden gems from the Eid- ul Fitr feast. These absolutely lip smacking dishes in a three course menu will ensure your trip to foodie heaven

Starters: Putta Tikka- Grilled Succulent Mutton Liver Kebabs

Ingredients of Putta Tikka

• 600 gm lamb liver
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp white pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp red chilli flakes
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tbsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 tbsp green chilli, chopped
• 2 tbsp ginger paste
• 2 tbsp garlic paste
• 3 lemons
• 10 gm yellow colour
• 300g mutton fat

How to Make Putta Tikka

• Dice the mutton liver in kebab sized pieces and wash thoroughly .
• Make a marination with yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, white pepper powder, salt, red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, carom seeds, green chilies, ginger paste, garlic paste, lemon juice and little color ( if required)
• Marinate the liver and keep in the chiller for about 20- 30 minutes.
• Skewer the meat and cook on charcoal grill. Don’t worry if you don’t have arrangement for an open charcoal grill, you can use the Marvello range of OTGs and grill to perfection.
• As the kebabs keep rotating, keep glazing the liver pieces with mutton fat .
• Plate tikkas garnished with cucumber and lettuce, with accompaniments plum chutney and tamarind paste

Main Course : Nalli Nihari

An absolutely decadent and rich, Nihari is a slow-cooked mutton curry. This is a dish fit for kings, as it was served to kings after their morning prayers. The time will depend on the amount of mutton to be cooked, but to serve four people it will take about 1 hour of cook time

Ingredients for Nalli Nihari Recipe

• Lamb Leg Pieces 750 grams
• Nihari Masala 2 tablespoons ( Instructions to make Nihari Masala are given below)
• Onions sliced 2 medium
• Fried onions 2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste
• Lamb stock 2 cup
• Whole wheat flour (atta) 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
• Ginger cut into thin strips 1/2 inch piece
• Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons

Nihari masala

• Cumin seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons
• Green cardamoms 7
• Black cardamoms 2
• Cloves 8-10
• Mace 3 blades
• Black peppercorns 12-14
• Dried red chillies 6
• Cinnamon 2 inch stick
• Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Nutmeg grated 1 teaspoon
• Dry ginger powder (soonth) 1 teaspoon
• Bay leaf 1
• Roasted chana dal powder 1 tablespoon

How to make Nalli Nihari

Step 1

• To make the nihari masala, dry roast cumin seeds, green and black cardamom, cloves, mace, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, red chillies, cinnamon, poppy seeds, nutmeg, ginger powder and bay leaf in a non-stick pan.
• Grind the roasted spices along with roasted chana dal powder with Maharja Whiteline Smart chef food processor.
• Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add the onions and sauté till well browned. Add the lamb and two tablespoons nihari masala and sauté for eight minutes. Add six cups of water, fried onions and salt. Cook for forty five minutes or till the lamb is soft and tender and is falling off the bones. Add the nalli stock and the remaining nihari masala and mix well.
• Combine whole wheat flour with six tablespoons of water in a small bowl, ensuring that there are no lumps. Add this to the lamb and continue to simmer till the gravy thickens. Sprinkle the lemon juice, garnish with the ginger strips and coriander leaves and serve hot.

Dessert : Sheer Korma

This creamy dessert is ideal for every festive occasion. The crunch of roasted nuts and raisins in each bite and cardamom-infused milk base can be achieved in a short 5-step recipe.The below recipe serves two and taken 30 mins to make

How to Make Sheer Korma

• Boil milk in a pan until it shrinks to almost half in volume.
• Meanwhile you can chop the dry fruits and nuts.
• Soak dates in warm milk and set aside.
• Heat butter in a pan and add the nuts and raisins fry till slightly browned and is crispy. Set aside.
• In the same pan add vermicelli and roast till golden brown.
• Then add half of milk and let the vermicelli get cooked.
• Once the vermicelli turns soft add sugar, cardamom powder, give a quick stir.
• Add remaining milk and let it boil in low flame.
• Once it is thick add the roasted nuts, dates, rose water give a stir and cook for 2mins then switch off.The Kheer thickens with time so switch off accordingly.