Eid al-Fitr is a time to come together and celebrate and for many, food is often the highlight of the festivities. It may be tempting to indulge in the lavish display of food—we know!
So to help you maintain your healthy habits while still enjoying delicious food, we've rounded up some of our favourite recipes for you to try out this Eid al-Fitr. From all of us here at PurelyB, we wish you a happy and blessed Eid!
One-Pot Pumpkin Tempeh Curry — Tasty Minus The Fuss!
Curries are a big part of Eid, but more often than not they’re heavily meat-laden. This Pumpkin Tempeh Curry is a perfect lighter vegetarian option, packed with nutrients and flavour. Best part is, you can cook it all in one pot! Who said cooking for Eid had to be difficult?
Raw Vegan Jicama Briyani
Briyani is a staple across festive celebrations—from Eid to Deepavali. Change it up this year with a raw, vegan twist. Instead of using rice, this Briyani is made from jicama! An easy way to keep your meals colourful, healthy and refreshing this Eid.
This Tempeh Rendang Will You Leave Even Non-Vegans Wanting More
For many Southeast Asians celebrating Eid, rendang is the star of the show. Chicken and beef may be the usual order, but we’ve got the perfect recipe your vegan (and non-vegan) friends will enjoy—Tempeh Rendang! Give this a go and you’ll be guaranteed to have some impressed guests.
Dragon Fruit Agar Agar
What’s a celebration without dessert? This fun, vibrant Dragon Fruit Agar Agar is the perfect example of a beautiful and healthy dessert. Made from agar-agar—what some call a plant-based gelatin—and coloured magenta naturally with Dragon Fruit, you can be sure there are no nasty additives like colouring and flavouring in here!
Delicious Vegan Chocolate 'Date' Truffles
For everyone who was a sweet tooth, we’ve got you sorted with another healthy recipe you whip up for your Eid celebrations. Made from nuts, dates and raw cacao powder, these Vegan Chocolate ‘Date’ Truffles are packed with protein and minerals. Now who said desserts couldn’t be healthy?