EID MUBARAK

Eid al-Fitr , also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", is a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. This religious Eid is the only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The date for the start of any Lunar Hijri month varies based on when the new moon is sighted by local religious authorities, so the day of celebration varies by locality.

Eid-ul-fitr is also known as "Sweet Eid" because of the amount and variety of sweet dishes consumed on this occasion celebrating the happy end of Ramadan The breakfast of Eid-ul-Fitr are sweet dishes, including sewai, a dish made by cooking vermicelli with dates. The vermicelli and dates, cooked separately in milk, are also consumed as breakfast before offering Eid- prayers. 

Eid-ul-Adha is the "Salty Eid" because a larger variety of dishes than those served during Eid-ul-Fitr are savoury like Rice dishes, including different forms of Pulao and Biryani, are also very popular in South Asia.

We suggest some Eid special vegetarian recipes you could prepare for your friends.

1. Sahi vada- Vade made of dhuli urad dal, deep fried and served with fresh yogurt teamed with some tangy chaat masala. 

2. . Bagara Baingan- This one's not a normal eggplant dish; but a spicy mix of a variety of spices, tamarind and coconut. Serve it with jeera rice and impress your guests on this special day.

3.  Pashtooni zarda pulao- Prepared using lots of nuts, saffron and rose water, this pulao is a must-have on Eid.

4.  Kilikoodu ( Savoury snacks)- This savoury fried snack comprises the goodness of mashed potatoes, carrots and onions with the complex flavours of pepper, coriander and garam masala.

5. . Double ka Meetha- What's Eid without something sweet? Double ka meetha is a delicious desserts prepared using bread, milk, sugar, nuts, ghee, and cardamoms.

6.  Vegetarian shammi kebabs - Packed with proteins from chickpeas, and spiced with fennel and and chaal masala, these Vegetarian Shammi Kebabs are easy to make ahead and keep ready-to-fry as soon as your guests arrive.

7. - Vegetable Hyderabad biryani- One of India’s most loved and popular styles of biryani, this recipe brings together the hearty mix of long-grained Basmati rice and select vegetables with a medley of classic Hyderabadi spices. 

8. Mirchi ka salon - Another traditional Hyderabadi recipe, this hot, tangy and spicy gravy brings together the unusual combination of chillies soaked in a peanut gravy!

9- Sheer khurma (Seviyan)- Made using Eid favourites, Sheer (seviyan) and Khurma (dates), the addition of dry fruits and reduced milk makes this dessert a rich addition to any meal.