Need inspiration for your Eid meals? Our delicious Arab and South Asian Eid recipes make it easy to plan your celebrations – from hearty mains to indulgent desserts. There are also energising meal ideas for Ramadan, offering a twist on midweek meals.
An Indian-spiced lentil and rice kedgeree that’s traditionally eaten for breakfast but is equally good as a midweek meal
Impressive, indulgent and aromatic, this classic Indian lamb dish is the perfect way to warm up during the colder months
Like doughnuts, these balls are generously dunked in a cardamon and rose water syrup
Chef Rabia Rashad's seviyan kheer fruit custard recipe is the perfect sweet treat to serve this Ramadan
This Moroccan-inspired mixed grain pilaf makes a delicious, complete meal with a tasty combination of cauliflower, chickpeas, vegetables, dates and nuts
'This curry is a staple in my home during Ramadan. We make it on the thicker side so it can be enjoyed with rice or bread’ says Dina Macki, a food writer, recipe developer and presenter.
Serve up a colourful veggie supper with this hearty pilaf, packed with carrots, sweet potato, red onions and broccoli. The root veg is roasted in spices, then tossed with nutty wild rice and grated broccoli for a healthy vegetarian feast.
Suitable for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, this green biryani is an excellent source of vitamin B1 and chock-full of goodness.
These minty lamb and pea rolls are crispy on the outside with a juicy, meat-filled centre
‘Fatayer are found across the Middle East, filled with spinach, cheese and sometimes meat – they’re not dissimilar to mini pizzas.' says Dina Macki, a food writer, recipe developer and presenter. 'You’ll find them in almost every household during Ramadan, for breaking fast.’
‘We drink a lot of apricot juice during Ramadan, so I’ve taken the traditional flavour and made it into a fun dessert for Eid’ says Dina Macki, a food writer, recipe developer and presenter. ‘Always my favourite to bring for a celebration.’
‘Ma’amoul are a traditional shortbread usually made with flour or semolina and ghee or butter for a melt-in-the-mouth texture.’ says Dina Macki, a food writer, recipe developer and presenter. ‘They are stuffed with dates or nuts. Families across the Middle East will make hundreds of these for Eid or Easter.’
Alia is making a big batch of her famous veggie samosas for Eid tomorrow while her son Umar gets in the way beneath her feet.
These sweet and syrupy Indian treats are made by frying batter in swirls until they're golden and crispy. Coat in a sticky cardamon and saffron glaze, then top with chopped pistachios.
In chef Khadim Mane's lamb toufe recipe, tender lamb shoulder is marinated with garlic and spring onion, and cooked with vibrant green peppers
"I chose this recipe because ghriba is simply the most iconic cookie," says Nargisse Benkabbou
Originating in Egypt, Basbousa is a sweet semolina cake that is doused in an orange-flavoured syrup and topped with flaked almonds
'Fasting from dawn to dusk during Ramadan makes the food shared each night extra important', says food blogger Anisa Karolia
This chickpea curry recipe is Sabrina’s mum’s signature dish. After years of experimenting with different ingredients this has become the recipe she’s best known for and it always makes an appearance at family gatherings, or as part of Iftar during Ramadan
'Barfi comes from the Hindustani and Persian word meaning snow', says food writer Dina Macki
Gluten-free fried goodness! These cauliflower pakoras are easy to make for a big gathering and deliver tongue-tingling flavours
A quick and tasty North African nutty spice mix - dukka can be sprinkled over sauces, soups and salads or on top of warm flatbreads
This lamb tagine is full of North African flavours and is slowly cooked with sweet prunes, fragrant Ceylon tea and almonds
Packed will seasonal vegetables, this makes a fabulous vegetarian dish
The most comforting dish to have during Ramadan, this dhal soup is delicious and easy to whip up
Made with three types of cheese, these samosas are the perfect starter or snack for Ramadan
Halwa, meaning 'sweet' in Arabic, is literally what this dish is - a very sweet and delicious plate of shredded carrots spiced with saffron and cardamon