Bakra Eid Special—tracing the love affair between the ‘city of Nawabs’ and kebabs

Eid al-Adha, also known as the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’ or Bakra Eid, is being celebrated with much fervour all across India. While people in large number gather to offer prayers, it is also marked as an occasion to visit family and friends. And not to forget, after the customary meeting and greeting, friends and families feast on delicious delicacies.
It is a happy occasion when people get a quick break from their regular lifestyle as this day is widely marked as a holiday. Some host Eid parties, whereas some go out to scout the best eateries for Eid special delicacies. In India, there are a bunch of cities that are special for foodies, but the City of Nawabs tops it all. Yes, so we will take you around the streets of Lucknow so that you don’t miss out on the special biryanis and mutton keemas.

Lucknow never ceases to charm with its architectural marvels and opulent culinary affair, the reason why it caught the fancy of many connoisseurs and poets of history. And how to forget—Lucknow’s special succulent kebabs and its love affair with it goes back to many decades.
While it goes without saying that during Bakra Eid, special delicacies like mutton naan, rogan josh, briyani, and desserts like sheer and seviyan rule the roost, check out this list of some best places in Lucknow to find something ‘extra special’ this Eid.

Naushijaan

Located near the very famous Tulsi Theatre in Hazratganj, Lucknowis swear by its seekh kebabs. So a trip to this place becomes must during this festival. You won’t have to ask anyone to lead you to this joint, as the aromas wafting out of it are enough to aid you reach there. Indian, Mughlai and Lucknowi cuisines feature on its menu, and you might find yourself in a fix while ordering for sure. Go with the day’s special dish or the festival special dish and enjoy a hearty meal.

Dastarkhwan

It is time to dive deep in the teasing aroma of Mughlai cuisine at Dastarkhwan. Branches of this restaurant can be found in various locations, such as Lalbagh, Hazratganj, Indiranagar and Gomtinagar, so that is a good thing for food lovers. This place remains crowded by foodies almost all the time, a fact that lets you gauge how popular this place is among people. A vast variety of kebabs, served with a selection of breads will offer your taste buds a delicious treat. Shami kebab, galouti kebab, boti kebab and seekh kabab are some of the delicacies that you must not miss when you are here.

Tunday Kababi

If you are a kebab lover, Tunday Kababi will be in your favourites’ list. This outlet was started by Late Haji Murad Ali, some time in the year 1905. However, you will now find a number of outlets with the same name owing to the original outlet’s immense popularity, so be sure you land up in the original one. It has only two branches in Lucknow, i.e., at Aminabad and Akbari Gate. This classic outlet also has its own chronicles. ‘Tunday’ means one arm and Haji Murad Ali used to prepare kebabs with one hand only, as he lost his other arm in an accident. His special delicacy ‘tunday ke kebab’ has since then made quite some records among the food lovers.

Further, its ‘secret ingredient’ and mutton kebab has also been giving neck-to-neck competition to tunday ke bebab, which is served with rumali roti or parantha and onions. Now, you know where you can get authentic kebabs when in Lucknow.