Festive fervour with delectable platter

s we are into a rare extended weekend with different occasions to celebrate, we can fervently try assorted range of recipes and make our festive days all the more special. Starting with Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) on Saturday, Friendship Day on Sunday and Raksha Bandhan a day after, every occasion will be special in its own way so the delicacies too have to be different and exciting.

“The choice of recipes and dishes for each day is different. People will celebrate these festivals irrespective of their faith. Like on Bakrid it’s a must to prepare a nonvegetarian dish and sewain. Then Raksha Bandhan without its signature dishes and Friendship Day without cakes, pastries will not be as colourful as it should be,” says Mayank Kant, a medical professional. He is getting qimami sewain prepared on Bakrid and kheer for Raksha

Bandhan.

Best way to say with it love is opting for bakery products that can be easily made at home with quick-fix recipes or pickups with choicest offerings from any bakery, says Vikas Malik of Mr Brown. “Festivities cannot and should not be put on hold in these tough times too as we can celebrate it in our own small way. We won’t hold any social gathering but celebrations have to go on within the family, says chef Mujeebur Rehman.

Many home chefs too are providing festive ‘ghar-kakhana’ from their kitchen giving the festivals and social occasion a homely touch. “Sweets are something which we are procuring for Raksha Bandhan but rest of the delicacies we will be only preparing at home. Safety is the key but the pandemic could not take the fun away,” says Sarita Kanchan, a homemaker.