New Delhi: Eid-ul-Fitr is not just the end of a blessed month of fasting; it’s the celebration that brings together family, love, community, and, of course, unforgettable food. As homes fill with the aroma of slow-cooked curries, delicate sweets, and classic festive favourites, the dining table becomes the heart of the celebration. Eid feasting has always been about sharing abundance, cooking with love, and creating memories that last long after the festival lights fade.
For Eid 2026, elevate your daawat experience with a carefully curated menu that blends traditional flavours with timeless comfort. From rich biryanis to silky phirni, from crispy kebabs to wholesome curries, these recipes bring the joy of Eid straight to your kitchen.
Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or planning an intimate feast, these delicious dishes will make the celebration truly special.
Eid special menu ideas
Breakfast Menu for Eid
1. Sheer Khurma
Ingredients:
- ½ cup vermicelli
- 1 litre milk
- 8–10 dates, chopped
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp ghee
- Nuts (almond, cashew, pistachio), chopped
- 1 tsp cardamom
Method:
- Heat the ghee, and roast vermicelli until golden.
- Add milk, dates, nuts, cardamom, and sugar.
- Simmer until thick and fragrant. Serve warm.
2. Soft Mutton Keema Paratha
Ingredients:
• 1 cup cooked mutton keema
• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• Spices: red chilli, garam masala, salt
• Ghee
Method:
- Knead a soft dough.
- Mix keema with spices and onion.
- Stuff dough balls, roll, and roast with ghee until crisp.
Mid-Morning Snack for Eid
3. Chicken Reshmi Kebabs
Ingredients:
• 500g minced chicken
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• Salt, pepper
• Coriander
Method:
- Mix all ingredients and shape into kebabs.
- Grill or pan-cook until golden and juicy.
Eid Special Lunch Menu
4. Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Ingredients:
- 800g chicken
- 3 cups basmati rice
- Yogurt, fried onions, mint, coriander
- Biryani masala, saffron milk, ghee
Method:
- Marinate chicken with yoghurt, spices, herbs, and fried onions.
- Par-boil rice until 70 per cent.
- Layer the chicken and rice, then drizzle with saffron milk & ghee.
- Dum-cook for 35 minutes.
- Serve with raita.
5. Shahi Paneer (Veg Option)
Ingredients:
• Paneer cubes
• Cream, cashew paste
• Tomato purée, spices
Method:
- Sauté ginger-garlic, add purée, spices.
- Add cashew paste & cream.
- Add paneer and simmer till silky.
6. Bhuna Gosht
Ingredients:
• 700g mutton
• Onion, ginger-garlic, tomatoes
• Whole spices
Method:
- Sauté onions + whole spices, add meat.
- Add tomatoes, cook on high flame.
- Slow-cook until the oil separates and the meat is tender.
7. Mint Raita
Whisk curd + salt + roasted cumin + mint. Chill and serve.
Evening Snacks for Eid
8. Paneer Tikka / Chicken Tikka
- Marinate with hung curd, tikka masala, lemon and garlic.
- Grill until charred and smoky.
9. Dahi Phulki / Chaat
Light, tangy, and perfect for refreshing the palate.
Grand Eid Dinner Menu
10. Chicken Korma
Ingredients:
• Chicken pieces
• Cashew paste
• Yogurt
• Cream
• Spices
Method:
- Sauté chicken, add cashew paste.
- Add whisked yoghurt & spices.
- Cover and cook till rich and golden.
11. Lachha Paratha
- Crispy, layered parathas made with ghee and rolled multiple times.
- Serve hot with gravy dishes.
12. Mutton Seekh Biryani
Method:
- Prepare seekh kebabs.
- Layer with rice, fried onions and butter.
- Dum-cook 15 minutes. Smoky, flavour-packed.
Eid Dessert Menu
14. Phirni in Clay Pots
Ingredients:
• Ground rice
• Milk
• Saffron
• Sugar
• Rose water
Method:
- Boil milk, and add ground rice.
- Stir until creamy.
- Add sugar, saffron, and rose water.
- Set in clay bowls and chill.
Cook these dishes with love, share them with family, and make your feast a celebration of togetherness and gratitude.