By Devi Poojari
April 10, 2024
As the celebrations round the corner, indulging in a sumptuous spread with your family and friends is surely going to be great fun. Add these dishes to your list of must-haves while you visit your loved ones to share meals this Eid.
A milk-based dessert preparation cooked with vermicelli and dry fruits, the sweet treat is also popular in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
One of the more popular Moroccan dishes of a slow-cooked lamb stew flavoured with apricots or plums, the tajine derives its name from the vessel it is cooked in.
What is known popularly as ‘Turkish delight’, the lokum is a chewy sweetmeat that is made with starch, sugar and dry fruits.
These Chinese-origin steamed dumplings are a staple Eid delicacy in Russia, stuffed with a spiced meat filling and shaped in various ways.
What is considered to be a shared traditional shortbread cookie from Syria and Lebanon, the maamoul is a baked treat stuffed with a dry fruit mixture.
An Ethiopian chicken curry eaten with a flatbread called injera, the Doro Wat is served as a dish for communal-style eating.
The Middle Eastern dessert of phyllo pastry stuffed with cheese and topped off with pistachios, the crispy-soft textures of the kanafeh are enjoyed for dessert.