Eid is almost here and we all know what means – no more tummy rumbling from dawn ‘til dusk. It’s finally time to chow down! But we all know that whipping up a feast for the whole family takes some serious effort. So we’ve put together a list of some delicious Eid dishes and the tech that’ll help you get it on the table in no time.

Red lentil pancakes

These pancakes are filling and seriously tasty. Just make sure you remember to prep the lentils the night before!

Ingredients:

• 150g red lentils, soaked in cold water overnight

• 1 tbsp chickpea flour

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1 tsp red chilli powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 75g Greek yoghurt

• handful roughly chopped fresh coriander

• 2 spring onions, roughly chopped

• sunflower oil

• gluten-free chutney or pickle

How to:

1. First up is the batter! Rinse and drain your pre-soaked lentils before adding them to a blender or food processor with 155ml water, all the spices, salt, baking powder and Greek yoghurt. Blend until you’ve got a smooth paste.

2. Transfer your paste into a large bowl and add the fresh coriander and spring onions. Whisk it to make sure everything’s properly mixed.

3. It’s time to fry! Heat some of the sunflower oil in a small non-stick frying pan and swirl it around the pan to make sure it’s evenly coated. Then add small ladles of batter to the pan, also swirling it to get things nice and even.

4. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side for each pancake.

5. Once you’ve plated up, serve it with extra yoghurt and the chutney or pickle

The tech you need to get it done… The KitchenAid 5KFP0919BDG Food Processor

This is a great little food processor, with a compact design that won’t take up all your kitchen space. And it can really do the job – chopping, shredding, grating, even kneading with the dough-blade accessory. With 2.1 litres, that’s plenty to take care of a mega Eid meal and it’s easy to wash up too!

Chicken and vegetable tagine

Nutritious, delicious and full of flavour. Plus, with a slow cooker, you can just set it and forget it until you’re ready to serve.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 onions, cut into chunks

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 4 carrots, cut into chunks

• 2 parsnips, cut into chunks

• 2 peppers (any colour), seeds removed, cut into chunks

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 400g tin chopped tomatoes

• 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 tbsp tomato purée

• ½ lemon, juice only

How to:

1. Heat the oil in a frying on medium heat. Add your onions, garlic and chicken and fry until the onions are soft and the chicken’s golden – about 5 minutes or so.

2. Stir in all your spices and then bung the whole lot in the slow cooker.

3. Add all the other ingredients into the slow cooker, as well as 200ml of water. Give it all a good stir.

4. Set your slow cooker to cook on low for 5–7 hours.

5. Serve with rice or couscous and you’re done!

The tech you need to get it done… the Crock-Pot CSC085 Slow Cooker

Slow cookers are absolutely brilliant when you’ve got loads of stuff on the go at once. Like with this recipe, after minimal prep you can chuck some stuff into the slow cooker and get on with making everything else. Or if you’ve got a busy day ahead, you can set your Crock-Pot before work and know there’ll be a melt-in-your-mouth meal waiting for you when you get home. Plus, this Crock-Pot’s lid and pot are dishwasher safe – making even clean-up fuss-free.

Carrot and parsnip bhajis

Ditch the fat and up the flavour! These bhajis make for a twist on the traditional onion and you can feel extra smug when you eat them, since they’re made with loads less oil in an air fryer.

Ingredients:

• 150g carrots, grated

• 150g parsnips, grated

• 120g gram flour

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 free-range eggs, beaten

• Non stick cooking spray

• 50g fresh coriander

• 3 fresh green chillies

• 3 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp caster sugar

How to:

1. Let’s start with the bhajis. Mix the carrot, parsnips, gram flour, cumin, curry powder, ground coriander and salt all together in a large bowl. Mix and knead a little with your hands to squeeze out some of the moisture.

2. Chuck in the eggs and mix until you get a thick batter.

3. Preheat your air fryer to 175°C then spray the air fryer basket with your cooking spray.

4. Spoon roughly 2 tbsps worth of batter into basket for each bhaji. Repeat as many times as you can without the bhajis touching. You’ll probably have to work in batches!

5. Cook the bhajis for 6 minutes on each side.

6. While you’re sorting the bhajis, make a nice chutney to go with them! Blend the coriander, green chillies, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and caster sugar in a food processor.

7. Boom! Serve your delicious, low guilt-free bhajis with your yummy chutney on the side.

The tech you need to get it done… The Ninja AF100UK Air Fryer

It’s no secret that with an air fryer you can get the same great taste but with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying. But did you know you can use an air fryer for more than just frying? This Ninja’s great for roast potatoes or reheating frozen food too! And you don’t have loads of oil to clean up either. Just pop the basket in the dishwasher when you’re done.

Indian salad

Add some freshness to all that heavy food with this Indian salad. Just a few fresh ingredients, a mini chopper and you’re all ready to go.

Ingredients:

• 225g cucumber

• 225g tomatoes

• 100g red onions

• 50g pomegranate seeds

• 2–3 green chillies

• ¼ tsp salt

• 4 tbsp lime or lemon juice

• fresh mint sprigs, to garnish

How to:

1. Throw the cucumber, tomatoes, onions and chillies in your mini chopper and pulse a couple of times until they’re finely chopped.

2. Mix them in a bowl with all your other ingredients!

The tech you need to get it done… the Kenwood CH180 Mini Chopper

This bit of kitchen kit is such a time-saver it comes recommended by Delia Smith herself! It’s small and lightweight so it’ll tuck away into a corner or cupboard no problem. And with two speed settings you can easily chop things up for a chunky salad (as above) or blend into a sauce or curry paste!

And when the feast is over, don't worry about the dishes – it's time to relax. Leave it up to an eco-friendly dishwasher.