Kalmi Kabab

The cuisine of South Asia is not just a trail of curries but the people here are equally crazy about Kebabs. Though the process of cooking kebabs sounds very rustic and basic but in Indian subcontinent it has become a sublime art which is passed on from one generation to another.

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Course: Main dishes, Party

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: chicken, Kalmi Kabab

CookingStyle: Roasting

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Food and Meal

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Equipment

Oven

bowl

refrigerator

Ingredients

For Kebab

6 pcs. Chicken thinly sliced
½ tsp. Ginger Paste
½ tsp. Garlic Paste
2 tbsps. Lemon Juice
2 tbsps. Cashew Paste
½ cup Curd or Thick Market Yogurt
3 tbsps. Cream
½ tsp. Red Chili Powder
¼ tsp. Haldi or Turmeric Powder
3 tbsps. Roasted Besan
1 pc. Egg Whole
¼ tsp. Potli Masala
salt

For Kebab Masala

1/8 tsp. Garam Masala Powder
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg Powder
¼ tsp. Sukha Dhaniya or Coriander Powder
1/8 tsp. Roasted Cumin Seeds
Sticks for skewing

Instructions

Prepare Kalmi Kabab
Soak the wooden skewers first for at least 2 to 3 hours. This will prevent the skewers from burning during cooking. Cut the chicken or mutton pieces then set it aside.
Take ¼ teaspoon of Powdered Potli Masala. Next, dry roast besan in a kadai until it turns light brown.
In a separate bowl, prepare the spices by mixing the roasted cumin seeds along with coriander, nutmeg and masala powders before setting it aside.
Prepare the marinade in a large bowl by adding and mixing all of the ingredients one by one except the egg, besan and spices.
Add the dry spices and salt according to your taste before adding the egg and besan then mix it well until no lumps are formed.
Put the already-cut chicken or mutton pieces in the marinade and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and brush the grills with some oil. Skew the marinated chicken or mutton pieces before placing it there. Bake for at least 20-25 minutes, turning the Kabab once the bottom part turns brown.
Brush with some butter and grill for another two minutes before serving.
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Notes

If you are making a large batch of Kalmi Kabab, you can use a gas grill pan and cook the chicken in the oven. Then, you can brush the chicken with oil and serve it with onion rings. Traditionally, Kalmi Kabab is made with grilled chicken, but you can also use raw or frozen chicken. When cooking, use a heavy-duty saute pan and a medium-hot flame.

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Nutrition

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