Our Favourite Recipes for a Bountiful Eid Feast

Alright, let’s get one thing straight: Eid wouldn’t be complete without samosas! However, even the best chefs know the trials and tribulations of hand-making dozens of samosas at home during stressful holiday cooking. That’s why we’re sharing this recipe which cleverly uses puff pastry, bringing these savoury morsels together a little faster.

These breaded egg-and-meat croquettes are often made with ground pork. Obviously, that’s a huge no-no during Eid! That’s why we’re in love with this vegetarian take that removes meat from the equation altogether and instead, opts for a falafel exterior. Plus, the jammy yolk? Perfection.

Chana (chickpea) chaat is a dish every South Asian knows, Muslim or otherwise. For a taste of Asian-style Eid, try your hand at this recipe that combines spiciness, sweetness, tanginess, creaminess and crunch all in one bite!

You can’t go wrong with meat on a stick. This kofta kebab recipe with a dreamy homemade tzatziki hits it home. Unfamiliar with kofta? It’s basically the Middle Eastern equivalent of meatballs. But instead of enjoying it over spaghetti, pair it with grilled flatbread.

This simple recipe can easily be prepared ahead of time and uses just a few simple ingredients that add a major depth of flavour, a major lifesaver for any host. Plus, it only requires a few minutes of hands-on time, so you can get back to enjoying time with your friends and family.

Rice is a staple across cultures around the world and no Eid table is complete without it. For your main course, consider featuring this fragrant Afghan rice, studded with nuts, dried fruit and carrot. The chicken kebab in this dish is marinated with a mouthwatering spice blend.

Rosewater is an Arab staple that’s spread around the global Muslim world. The nostalgic sweetness and aroma of rosewater is thirst-quenching enough in itself! Punctuate your Eid menu with this cheerful, vibrant drink.

Admittedly, we’re deviating from traditional here. Basque burnt cheesecakes don’t hail from the Muslim world. But every holiday menu needs to have at least one foolproof recipe to bring down the stress levels. This Basque cheesecake requires only seven ingredients! Burn it? No problem – it’s all part of the process!

No matter your background, your culture likely enjoys a caffeinated beverage alongside dessert. We love this spiced cha (not chai!) recipe, right from the recipe book of a Punjabi mom. Fun fact: In Bangladesh, we also call tea “cha” and not “chai.”