The new week ushers in Eid, and it is time for showing gratitude, and being with friends and family. Like every other festival, food is an integral part of the celebrations. It brings people together and bonds are strengthened over good food. When we talk about Eid, we often imagine a big table, laid out with lavish food and the family gathers around to partake. This Eid, no matter what your faith is, don't miss the opportunity to cook up a sumptuous dawat for your loved ones. Need ideas and recipes? My Kolkata has selected some brilliant and easy to make recipes from the ‘gram for this edition of Reels of the Week.
Cheesy Chicken Kebab by Lubna Ghadai
What's a spread without starters? And when it is Eid, there has to be some kebabs involved. If you need an easy-to-make recipe, this Cheesy Chicken Kebabs by @beautybinges is going to save your day. A tasty stuffing of chicken chunks with a centre of oozing cheese — we can taste it already! This is a perfect recipe if you do not have access to grills or a tandoor. These fried cutlet-like kebabs are going to do quite well!
Chicken Pulao by Afshan
Love biryani, but feel the preparations are tedious? Come to a middle ground with this Chicken Pulao recipe by @chefshaan. This irresistible chicken-and-rice recipe is a modest alternative to the biryani on your dawat. Flavourful and easy, this can be your go-to recipe if you are a cooking beginner. Leave out the stress and enjoy this pulao with your loved ones.
Roast chicken by Sarah Mir
A whole chicken roast on the table amidst other lip-smacking food makes for a delightful dawat. Totally Instagrammable and tempting, but a little time consuming. However, @flourandspiceblog has cracked the code and reduced the cooking time by half! No more waiting for an eternity to get the chicken on the table. Just a little technique to learn and you'll ace at making whole chicken roasts. You'll be surprised to learn the trick! Check her reel out.
Mutton Haleem by Natasha Gandhi
If you love Haleem, you love it madly! And not having Haleem on the table on Eid should not be allowed! This Eid, make your favourite mutton Haleem at home and surprise your folks. This detailed recipe by @natashaagandhi will be of great help if you are attempting to make it for the first time. No more ordering or waiting for someone to be generous to give you your favourite dish. Make it on your own and pat your back!
Royal Qubani Meetha by Saba & Missy
While planning a menu, it is always a challenge to do something unique when it comes to desserts. Who wouldn't like a new burst of flavours at the end of a lavish spread? This Qubani Meetha by @food_ka_jahan is unique yet easy. It requires only three ingredients and is ready within minutes. It is going to be a great addition to your culinary spread. People who like sharp sweetness in their desserts are going to especially love it.
Royal Falooda by Fathima Yusuf
Some signature sweet dishes make Eid special — like the Falooda. It is refreshing, sweet and delicious. Loved by everyone, young and old, Falooda can never be a miss. To elevate the recipe, @shadi_faleel has given the modest Falooda a royal touch that will surely add a delish beauty to your spread. Packed with refreshing ingredients like basil seeds, strawberry jelly, rose syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this will be an instant hit! Be ready to make it on repeat this summer.
