10 Regional Indian Eid-Special Sweet & Savoury Dishes

By Shreya Goswami

The Indian Muslim community has a huge regional diversity in cuisines and this is reflected in Eid Ul-Fitr celebrations too. Here are some regional Eid dishes you must savour.

Qiwami Sewai

An Eid staple in Awadh and especially Lucknow, Qiwami Sewai is made with sugar syrup, dry fruits and served with cream.

Kolkata Mutton Biryani

Packed with perfectly cooked mutton and heavenly, flavourful potatoes, this one’s a favourite among Bengali Muslims.

Kabsa Rice

This flavoured rice from the Bohri community is topped with delicacies like kebabs, tikkas, fried onions and dry fruits.

Unnakai

A Malabari Moplah specialty, Unnakai is a sweet treat made of bananas, coconut, dry fruits, sugar and ghee.

Hyderabadi Haleem

Prepared with meat, lentils, broken wheat and mild spices, this slow-cooked favourite from Hyderabad is a must-have.

Yakhni Pulao

This Lucknowi royal dish is packed with rice cooked with a spicy mutton curry base and is served with raita.

Shahi Korma

Made with more onions, less yoghurt and no tomatoes, this Bhopali Eid dish is savoured with Sheermal.

Muttamala

Sweet noodles made with egg yolks served on sweet egg white puddings, this one is a Moplah Eid staple.

Khurdi Khichdi

A white-coloured mutton soup served with Bohri khichdi, this one is a simple combination savoured for Eid lunch.

Dahi Vada

Bhopali Dahi Vadas are much bigger than other versions and are served with a chutney made of basil and other seeds.