Chand Raat & Eid Preps: A very Belated Eid Mubarak!

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Ramadan ended on the 29th roza, and with that, Eid festivities kicked off. Chand Raat was all about the usual excitement—bangles, henna, and last-minute shopping. I went out with my girls and friends, got mehndi done, and picked out some bangles.

During the day, I had already made something sweet well to be specific vermicelli (doodh wali sawwayan) for Eid, but knowing that people might drop by, I needed a savory snack too. Because Eid isn’t just about the main lunch—it’s about the endless chai sessions with guests.

Even while I was out, my mind was stuck on the chores waiting for me at home—especially the patties I had planned to make. So the moment I got back, I folded my sleeves, washed my mehndi-covered hands, and got to work.

Thankfully, the su-chef in our community (yeah, the one from my previous posts) had already made the puff pastry dough. My job was to roll it out, cut it into shape, and stuff it with the filling I had prepped earlier in the day—yes, while fasting.

Rolling out the dough was easy, and cutting each piece to the perfect size? Well, that was kind of easy too, thanks to the cutters. But making sure they were all evenly filled? That’s where the real work started. Too little filling, and they’d taste bland; too much, and they’d burst open while baking.

This was my second time making these patties—both on Chand Raat and both by special request from my dearest husband. Anyways, I worked quickly, sealing the edges with a fork and making sure each patty looked just right.

So, while the world celebrated Chand Raat, my kitchen was alive with the sound of rolling pins, flour dust, and my own little Eid preps. Because, in the end, no matter how much we prepare, Eid night always ends in the kitchen.

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Well, I think I made around 52 patties. You can count them yourself, they are all in the picture!

The next task was to store them until baking. I kept about a dozen in the fridge in an airtight box and froze the rest in airtight bags so I could bake them as needed.

So this is me reconnecting with you after Eid. I had a busy routine and even fell a little sick, maybe just exhaustion or perhaps it is seasonal or viral, I can't say for sure. I am still feeling a bit down but I do not like taking such long breaks from Steemit and of course you people... So here I am!

Now you tell me, what is happening on your side of the world?