Hyderabad, June 6 -- In Hyderabad, Eid ul Adha or Bakrid is more than a festival of sacrifice. It is a celebration of community, togetherness and most memorably, food. As families gather to perform the qurbani (sacrificial offering), the kitchen becomes the heart of the home, buzzing with age-old recipes and fragrant masalas. From the fried kaleji on the first morning to the slow-cooked biryanis that grace the daawat tables by afternoon, every dish has a story to tell.

While each home has its own rituals and traditions, there are certain dishes that are essential on every Eid menu in Hyderabad. As the city prepares to celebrate Bakrid tomorrow, kitchens across Hyderabad are already being stocked with fresh spices and cherished family rec...