Eid Menu Ideas | Indian Eid Menu Planning Ideas

Eid is just around the corner and you might be busy working on your Eid menu, brainstorming ideas for home décor, outfits, gifts, etc. Don’t worry, I got you covered especially with Eid Menu. Planning to host a lavish Eid Party or want to try something new for your loved ones? Or if looking out for Indian traditional recipes for Eid, then this post is for you. This post is a complete Eid guide with a lavish 5-course meal plan, 100+ Eid Menu Ideas, tips and much more.

What is Eid?

Eid is an Arabic word, which means festival or celebration. Eid symbolises gratitude, joy and sharing. The day starts with prayer, meeting family and friends, relishing on festive food and exchanging gifts. We mainly celebrate two Eids, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.

After 30 days of fasting in Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal. Shawwal is the tenth month in Islamic calendar. Fitra or Fitrah is given to the poor before the Eid prayer. Zakat (charity) is the main essence of this eid. This Eid is also called as seviyan ki eid, as sheer khorma is the star recipe of this festival.

Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated on the 10^th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. This Eid is also called as Bakrid or Big Eid or Greater Eid. Eid al-Adha begins with a special prayer called ‘Salat al-Eid’. After special prayer follows sermon called khutbah. This is a ‘festival of sacrifice’.

Eid Meal Planning

I received many overwhelming messages for my 30-Day Ramadan Meal Plan post. Similar to that many have requested to share special Eid Recipes. So, here is a detailed Eid Meal Plan post. In this post, I tried to share both vegetarian, few vegan and non-vegetarian recipes for you.

After two years of covid restrictions, Allhumdulliah this year we can have in person Iftar and Eid parties. Eid is a perfect time to celebrate with friends and family. Host a wonderful and memorable Eid Party with the tips and recipes mentioned in this post.

If you have any doubt regarding meal plan or recipe, do drop it in comment box below the post. The recipes I am sharing with you today are mostly kid-friendly. With little planning and thinking, you can cook a wonderful meal for your loved ones. I have attached two sample meal plan menus at the end of the post. Do check them. Let the party begin!

100+ Eid Menu Ideas

This 5-course Eid Meal Plan covers appetizers, main course, side dish recipes, desserts and drinks. I have added few accompaniments too.

Appetizers | Starters:

Vegetarian Starter & Snack Recipes:

Aloo-Methi Tikki (Vegan)
Aloo Pakora
Baby Corn Cigars
Baby Corn Satay (Vegan)
Cheese Stuffed Aloo Bonda
Dahi Bhalla
Easy Beetroot Cutlet (Vegan)
Gobi Matar Samosa
Mirchi Bhajiya (Vegan)
Medu Bonda (Vegan)
Rajma Cutlets (Vegan)
Veg Fish

Non-Vegetarian Starters & Snacks:

Main Course:

Vegetarian Main Course Recipes:

Aloo Dum Biryani
Bagara Khana
Coconut Rice
Jeera Peas Pulao
Mint Pulao
Paneer Dum Biryani
Soya Dum Biryani (Meal Maker Dum Biryani)

Non-Vegetarian Main Course Recipes:

Haleem (Daleem) – Fish Daleem, Millet Daleem, Chicken & Oats Daleem

Breads:

Naan, Roti, Kulcha, Puri, Paratha, Sheermal, Pathri, Khoubz Matlouh

Side Dish Recipes:

Vegetarian Recipes Gravy & Curry Recipes:

Paneer Recipes:

Non-Vegetarian Gravy & Curry Recipes:

Zaffrani Gulab Jamun/Saffron Flavoured Gulab Jamun

Eid Special Desserts:

Baked Boondi & Gulab Jamun Pudding
Double ka Meetha
Exotic Fruit Cheesecake Pots (No-Bake)
Fruit & Cream Trifle
Gil-e-Firadaus
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Mango Sauce
Meethi Seviyan
Mango Saffron Pudding
Qubani ka Meetha
Kheer – Rich Indian Semolina Pudding
Sheer Khorma
Tender Coconut Pudding
Zaffrani Gulab Jamun

Eid Special Drinks:

Cold Drinks:

Hot Beverages:

Accompaniments:

Immunity Boosting Chicken Sweet Corn Soup — Curried Tomato Soup

Soups:

Do not forget to check my Eid-ul-Adha | Bakrid (Bakreed | Badi Eid | Bakra Eid) special post with with detailed recipe of sukke kabab.

5 Tips for Eid Day Cooking

Though the tips mentioned below sound simple, believe me following these tips will surely help you in planning a good Eid Party.

Plan ahead: It is good to start to plan 3-4 days ahead of Eid. Write the recipes in a book or phone notes and make a grocery list accordingly. If Eid Menu is prepared, then half of the task is done.

Stock up the ingredients: As soon as the grocery list is ready, shop for the necessary ingredients and store them accordingly. Along with the ingredients shop for items which will be required to set Eid Table. For example, candles, flowers, napkins, tissues, hand towels, etc.

Grind the masalas and get spice powders ready: Ginger-Garlic Paste and Garam Masala are two main ingredients in most of the Indian Non-Veg Curries. So, prepare these in advance. Along with these make roasted cumin powder and roasted coriander powder, as they come handy. A day before, make brista (fried onion) and tomato puree and refrigerate them. Make big bowl of curd and refrigerate it. Fresh curd can be used in making biryani, raita, curries, lassi, etc.

Cut, Clean and Chop: Clean and cut coriander leaves and mint leaves. Refrigerate them in zip lock bags. If possible, peel and cut vegetables and stock them up in freezer safe bowls.

Get your serving dishes ready: Most important, get your serving dishes, plates, cutlery, napkins, tablecloth and mats ready a day before. Wash, wipe and leave to dry. If using candles, flowers, or other table decorative items, then keep them ready.

I use artificial flowers along with candles to decorate my Eid table. I wash and starch the flowers 2-3 days before. Along with that I polish and clean the flower vases.

5-Course Delicious Eid Meal Plan

Cooking for a crowd or just family, this sample 5-course meal plan will help you in planning efficiently. I am sharing both non-vegetarian and vegetarian sample meal plans. These are just sample meal plans. Make your own by picking the recipes mentioned above.