Eid recipes
Gather together with family and friends to celebrate Eid al-Fitr (30-31 March in 2025) and, later in the year, Eid al-Adha (6-10 June in 2025). Our delicious Eid recipes include celebration dishes like lamb curry, biryanis, pilau, creamy kormas, crispy samosas and fluffy flatbreads. Put an Eid feasting menu together with our ideas, starting with chef Aktar Islam’s fennel and onion pakoras and these spiced potato puffs – or make a selection of bites to offer guests.
We’ve also got some traditional sweet recipes for Eid on the list, like kheer and gulab jamun. Some of our favourites include these chocolate-coated dates, which make a great gift, and food writer Dina Begum’s spiced coconut pastries.
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Asma Khan’s fish pakoras
Asma Khan's versatile fish pakoras work as a starter, canapé or as part of a meal. The golden fritters are delicious with coriander chutney.
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Ramadan
Nadiya Hussain’s samsas (sweet nutty samosas)
Nadiya Hussain shares her recipe for samsa. These sweet versions of samosas are stuffed with nuts and fruit and often served during Ramadan.
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Eid
Bangladeshi chola bhuna chaat
This colourful chaat recipe is based on a classic snack of sautéed chickpeas, enjoyed at home and as a street food in Bangladesh
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Paneer
Paneer makhani
Chef Aktar Islam shares his recipe for paneer makhani. Have a go at making your own paneer before simmering in the rich, creamy sauce.
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Fennel
Fennel and onion pakoras
Acclaimed chef Aktar Islam shares his recipe for the best pakoras you'll ever cook. Golden, light and crisp - these fritters hit the spot.
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Eid
Saffron black cardamom fudge
This black cardamom fudge recipe from Sumayya Usmani is based on her mother’s recipe. The smoky flavour of black cardamom goes so well with the fragrant saffron in this sweet.
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Pilau rice
Pilau rice is the perfect accompaniment for an Indian main. Quick and easy to make - this side was made for soaking up rich curries.
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Snacks and nibbles
Chocolate-dipped stuffed dates
These jewel-like stuffed dates don’t just look pretty – each houses a cluster of nuts, providing crunch to contrast with the sweet stickiness.
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Lamb curries
West Bengali lamb curry (khela kalia)
Vivek Singh shares his recipe for West Bengali lamb curry. This rich, celebratory dish is also known as Sunday special or holiday curry.
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Mixed vegetable pilau (Subz mutter pulao)
Vivek Singh's mixed vegetable pilau (subz mutter pulao) is packed with cauliflower, carrots and peas. Serve with lamb or goat curry.
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Aloo paratha (potato flatbreads)
Chef Rohit Ghai shares his recipe for aloo paratha, potato-stuffed flatbreads. Delicious for breakfast, or as part of an Indian feast.
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Vegetarian dinner party
Vegan frying-pan samosa pie
Ever wished you could have all the flavours of your favourite Indian snack in a giant pie? Now you can! With our vegan frying-pan samosa pie.
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Vegetarian Christmas canapés
Gunpowder potato puffs
These easy, Indian-style gunpowder potato puffs are almost too good to share... but they do make fab Christmas canapés.
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Chilli naan
Best naan you're ever likely to have? Most probably. Chetna Makan's chilli naan bread is impeccable - and super easy to make. Just follow along...
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Snacks and nibbles
Spiced coconut pastries
Beautifully crisp on the outside and with a sticky coconut filling, these Bangladeshi coconut pastries are super moreish. Celebrate Eid with a fresh batch.
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Dinner party desserts
Rose and pistachio gulab jamun
Sticky, rosewater-scented gulab jamun are brilliant small bites to nibble on at a party, Eid or Diwali celebration.
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