Bring variation to your 'monotonous' meaty feasts

It's that time of the year when the cities start smelling like rural ones. 'Moo' sound is coming from every garage or alley. The whole atmosphere revolves around the need for sacrifice and participation in the second-biggest religious festival for Muslims. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as everyone embraces the spirit of togetherness and gratitude.

The next scenario is sacrificing with 'Allahu Akbar' to the loved animals, and the real game of Eid Ul Adha begins. People start sharing the meat amongst family, friends and needy ones. The youngest males become the delivery man for the day while the girls prepare the delivery packs. The whole house starts smelling like fresh stews of meat, and now you know the meat will be stapled for the next week at least.

Ask for breakfast and get pita bread with meat gravy. Lunch and dinner are also stuffed with beef items. Even if you ask for evening snacks, the answer could be meat gravy with puffed rice. You may be thinking, what's wrong here?

Well, meat is a heavy-calorie food that is impossible to have regularly. Eating meat continuously for a week or more can make you crave other things. Here are some tips to rejuvenate your taste bud.

Vegetable: For delicious Grilled Vegetable Skewers, try marinating various colourful veggies such as bell peppers, mushrooms, pineapples and, cherry tomatoes, beetroot, broccoli in a tasty herb like thyme and olive oil blend. Get some nice charcoal for a smoky kick.

Veggie fry: Prepare veggie stir-fry. Start by sautéing a mix of vibrant veggies like broccoli, eggplant, cauliflower, potato carrots and peas. Whip up a tasty sauce using soy sauce, ginger and garlic, and add a hint of sugar to add extra flavour to your dish.

Dessert: Save room for a delightful dessert to round off a delicious meal featuring beef dishes, as it's a must-have. Whip up a delightful treat with Creamy Oreo Cheesecake Mousse Cups. Crush Oreo cookies and layer them with cream cheese, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Chill and garnish with crushed Oreos.

Sides: For crispy falafel balls, use ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Deep-fry them for a fantastic vegetarian option. For a delicious Middle Eastern dish, serve your falafels in pita bread with crisp veggies, tangy pickles, and creamy tahini sauce.

Salad: And then comes our traditional Bangla Salad. Thinly slice fresh greens like cucumber, tomato, chilli, and onion and drench them with mustard oil, salt, sugar and lime dressing. And your tangy salad is there to rejuvenate the taste bud. To balance out the richness of the meat, try serving it with a cool and crunchy salad for a delicious contrast.

Mushroom: To make delicious Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, sauté some spinach and garlic, mix it with breadcrumbs and grated cheese, and fill large mushroom caps with the mixture. To achieve a perfect mushroom dish, bake until the mushrooms are tender, and the filling is golden and bubbly.

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