Eid Ul-Adha 2026: From Mutton Biryani to Shami Kebab, The Ultimate Bakra Eid Feast

Planning a special menu for your guests this Bakra Eid? If you're stuck on what to cook for the big feast, from starters to the main course, we've got you covered. 

Mutton Biryani

Making mutton biryani for Bakra Eid is a beloved tradition. This dish is perfect for a crowd as you can easily cook it in a large batch. First, marinate the mutton well in yogurt and spices. Then, half-cook some basmati rice. Finally, layer the mutton and rice and cook it on 'dum' (slow steam). You'll have a fragrant, traditional Mutton Biryani ready in no time.

Mutton Korma

You must make this creamy and royal Mutton Korma for your guests on Bakra Eid. Everyone will absolutely love its rich and spicy flavour. The recipe uses onions, tomatoes, and ginger-garlic, along with a special paste of poppy seeds (khuskhus) and cashews. This paste gives the korma its signature thick and super-rich texture.

Shami Kebab

You can serve these Mutton Shami Kebabs as the perfect starter. They are crispy on the outside and incredibly soft on the inside. To make them, you mix mutton mince, chana dal, ginger-garlic paste, and dry spices. Shape the mixture into patties and shallow-fry them. You can even cook them in a tandoor on skewers. Serve them hot with green chutney and sliced onion rings.

Sheer Khurma

If you want to make a traditional Muslim dessert, Sheer Khurma is the perfect choice. While it's a staple during Eid ul-Fitr, people love it just as much on Bakra Eid. To prepare it, you slowly cook milk, vermicelli (sevaiyan), dates, dry fruits, and cardamom on a low flame. Once it becomes thick and creamy, you can serve it either hot or chilled.

Mutton Haleem

Mutton Haleem is a very rich and healthy dish, made with a mix of wheat, lentils (dal), and mutton. The ingredients are slow-cooked for several hours, which gives the dish its fantastic flavour. Serve it piping hot, topped with a spoonful of ghee, fried onions, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lemon.