15 Muharram Recipes - Muharram Food

Special Muharram Recipes - Muharram Food: Muharram is the mourning month of Muslims to commemorate the battle of Karbala especially the day 10th of Muharram known as Ashura. By following Sunnah, we also fast on the 9th and 10th day of Muharram. Basically, the day commemorates the death of Husayn Ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad (SAW), and mourns in 61 AH(680 AD).

By following the significance of Muharram, people made different foods to share with their family and friends. Here, I am sharing some special Muharram recipes that you can easily prepare at home to distribute.

Traditionally, Haleem, pulao, kheer, naan, and doodh ka sharbat are the most famous that people make it but there are some other recipes that you can make as Muharram food.

So let's delve into the recipes one by one.

Muharram Recipes and Food

1) Chana Pulao

Prepare degi chana pulao at home. Many people make chana pulao on this holy month to distribute among people. If you are looking simple and easy deg style chana pulao recipe then watch recipe tutorial to follow step by step directions.

Chana Pulao Recipe (Chickpea Rice)

This one-pot Chana Pulao recipe combines fluffy long-grain basmati rice with tender chickpeas, creating a comforting chickpea rice that's perfect for family dinner. The enticing fragrance of whole spices fills the air, while a sprinkle of crispy fried onions on top adds a delicious finishing touch, making it a truly satisfying rice dish.

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2) Beef Biryani Recipe

Another popular recipe of Biryani that most people make and share with friends and family in this holy month. Here I am sharing Beef biryani recipe. You can follow the same recipe and make it with chicken and mutton.

Beef Biryani Recipe

Beef biryani is the real and ultimate flavor of biryani that only excite the loyal biryani foodies of Pakistan and India. Tender and juicy beef curry layered and steamed with boiled basmati rice makes a perfect falvor and appetizing aroma to serve at dinner or lunch. Let's delve to make it step by step.

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3) Shahi Korma

Here is a simple and easy deg style chicken korma that you can easily make at home using minimal spices. In making korma, garam masala powder and brown onion have a lot of importance to create an actual taste of Korma. You can watch the recipe tutorial to follow the instructions.

Chicken Shahi Korma Recipe (Badami Murgh Korma)

If you are planning to make korma today, then try this restaurant-style North Indian Chicken Shahi Korma recipe locally famous as Badami Murgh Korma. Prepared with purely Indian spices, enriched with almonds and cashew flavor, and cooked with tender and juicy golden chicken pieces makes a perfect taste to add to in dinner menu. Don't forget to serve with Naan.

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4) Haleem (Khichda)

One of the most popular Muharram recipe is Haleem which people make it in daigh. You can make haleem by combining meat, lentils, wheat, and barley. Haleem is full of protein, a healthy and nutritious dish that you can have. I make haleem with mutton, beef, and chicken. Haleem with red meat is more delicious as compared to chicken.

Here is the step by step Muharram Haleem recipe that you can follow.

Pakistani Haleem Recipe - How to Make Haleem at Home

Authentic Pakistani haleem recipe to prepare at home. If you are looking how to make heleem (حلیم) then follow the recipe step by step. Easy Haleem recipe

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5) Chana Biryani

In my recipe collection, chana biryani is the most demanding one. People love to make it so if you are planning to make biryani then try this recipe and I am sure the best result will come up.

Chana Biryani Recipe (Chickpea Biryani)

Chana Biryani is a deliciously layered rice dish that combines boiled chickpeas with fragrant long-grain basmati rice. Soft and tender chickpeas are cooked in a flavorful curry, then artfully layered with the boiled rice to make it steamy. This dish is a great choice for those who want to prepare a yummy chickpea biryani at home using simple ingredients.

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6) Doodh Ka Sharbat

Another recipe that is popular in this holy month of Muharram is milk sharbat famous as doodh ka sharbat. Here I made a special sharbat with milk that you can make at home in 5 minutes to share with your friends and family.

Rooh Afza Milkshake Recipe (Doodh Ka Sharbat)

Rooh Afza milk sharbat is the oldest and most traditional milkshake famous as 'doodh ka sharbat'. It's a refreshing summer drink to quench the thirst with flavor of rose. In Pakistan and India, people love to make it on special occasions like Ramadan, Eid, and festivals.

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7) Gulab Sharbat

I saw most people make Gulab sharbat along with Kheer, Sheermal, and biryani. Here I made Gulab sharbat with lemon flavor that you can try at home.

Gulab Drink (Rose Sharbat)

Quench your thirst with this healthy gulab drink or rose sharbat. It will hardly take 5 minutes to prepare with gulab syrup.

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8) Kheer/Phirni

Simple and easy kheer or phirni recipe to make at home. Here is the step by step recipe

Phirni Recipe (Firni)

Phirni recipe or a chilled bowl of Firni will surely make your day! It’s a popular Pakistani, Indian sweet dish or pudding prepared with soaked and ground basmati rice, milk, sugar, saffron (zafran), seasoned strongly with green cardamom, and rose water (Arq e gulab). Here I am preparing a traditional eid special zafrani phirni with a perfect creamy and smooth texture topped with pistachios and saffron. Here is step by step phirni recipe with video to make at home.

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9) Keema Naan

As the Sheermal, Naan is famous so it's a good idea to make Keema stuffed naan famous as Keemay wala naan in punjab especially in lahore. Try this recipe to make naan at home.

Keema Naan Recipe

Keema naan is one of the most popular Pakistani naan bread stuffed with ground meat and baked in Tandoor. You can easily find it on all the street food in Punjab and Amritsar. Ground meat cooked with the flavor of garlic, seasoned with spices and herbs, stuffed in a yeast flatbread, and baked in the oven makes a perfect flavor for naan lovers. Once you will eat, I swear, you will have again and again.

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10) Meethi Tikia Recipe

Simple and easy recipe of making delicious meethi tikiyan at home..

Meethi Tikiyan Recipe

Meethi Tikiyan Recipe - Meeth Tikia in Urdu - میٹھی ٹکیاں - Popular Pakistani cookies with sweet, crispy, and crunchy flavor. Perfect recipe to serve with tea time or in kids lunch box. Mostly people used to make this recipe in Islamic month of Rajab.

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11) Sooji Ka Halwa

Simple, easy and quick recipe of Suji halwa. You can easily prepare at home within 10 minutes. It's a best recipe to make at Muharram. Usually, people make and share with families.

Pakistani Suji Ka Tukri Halwa

Making Pakistani Suji ka Tukri halwa which is a dry form of halwa prepared without milk. Simply a 5-minute recipe cooked with roasted semolina, ghee, and sugar. The addition of desiccated coconut and pistachios makes a perfect KATLI bite.

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12) RasMalai

Another recipe of Ras Malai... It comes under sweet category so you can easily make it at home.

Rasmalai Recipe (With Milk Powder) | Video

Here is a soft Rasmalai recipe with milk powder that anybody can make with perfection. Quick and easy Indian dessert that you can prepare within 20 minutes. Creamy and milky Rasmalai balls cooked with thickened cardamom milk make a perfect flavor for party events.

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13) Jalebi Recipe

Many people distribute crispy Jalebi in Muharram. So here is a simple and easy recipe to make lots of Jalebi's at home.

Instant Jalebi Recipe - How to Make Jalebi Pakistani

Instant jalebi recipe without yeast. Famous Pakistani and Indian dessert that people love to eat on street food. Extremely crispy and juicy! Watch video!

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14) Aloo Naan

Aloo Naan (Potato Stuffed Indian Flatbread)

Aloo naan is the spicy potato stuffed Indian flatbread prepared with boiled potatoes cooked with herbs and spices and then stuffed in the dough to make soft and fluffy naan bread. To get the tandoori naan flavor at home, bake in the oven or simply cook on the skillet (tawa) depending upon your choice. This is my family's favorite naan recipe!

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