No matter how you say it, from kabob to kebab, they are a delight to eat and extremely easy to make. Kababs literally means food that has been roasted or grilled on skewers. The word “skewer” in English, derived from the Middle Eastern term, but is popular throughout Asia and especially in India.
It is made by skewering alternate pieces of meat and vegetables on a skewer and then cooking them over an open flame or charcoal. Skewers can be cooked in a number of different ways, such as grill, tandoor (clay oven), skillet, or even in the microwave.
1. Kakori Kebab
Kakori kebabs are Lucknow’s specialty and the mere mention of this kebab brings delicious images to life in the imagination. This exquisite kebab is made with high-quality minced lamb meat that has been mixed with spices such as coriander, cumin, ginger powder, garam masala, green chilies, and other ingredients.
The mixture is then rolled into small marble-sized balls that are fried in pure desi ghee until they turn a golden brown color. They are garnished with chopped coriander leaves and served hot with hot sauce or tomato sauce.
2. Kaleji Kebab
These kebabs are made from diced lamb liver cubes that are cooked with spices such as green chili peppers, cumin, coriander powder, and cold red powder. It is also garnished with chopped coriander leaves and sliced onions.
It is a unique variety of kabab and some people may not like it. But for liver lovers, these kebabs will definitely be a delight.
3. Malai Kebab
The origins of these kebabs lie in the popular Mughlai cuisine, known for its rich and creamy sauces made with lots of butter, cream, and milk. These kebabs are made from a mixture of minced chicken, strained cottage cheese or yogurt, and cornmeal that is then fried in pure ghee until it takes on a rich golden brown hue. It is then served with onion rings and lemon wedges that are drizzled with generous amounts of butter.
4. Seekh Kebab
These kebabs, which are also called shashlik, are probably the most popular kebabs in all parts of the world and there is a reason they are loved everywhere.
They are made with minced meat (beef or lamb) that is tenderized with spices such as salt, pepper, chaat masala, and ginger garlic paste. They are then shaped into cylindrical pieces that are strung on bamboo sticks before being roasted in ovens or tandoors.
5. Dahi Kabab
Dahi kebabs are basically a variant of seeking kebabs and making a delicious party appetizer. They are made with the same ingredients as seekh kebabs, but here they are served topped with a generous dollop of curd or dahi along with chopped onions and coriander leaves.
6. Tikka Kabab
These kebabs are prepared in a traditional tandoor and get their name from the cooking method, that is, Tikka, which means “chunks” or small cubes in Urdu.
They are basically made with minced chicken or fish marinated in spices like salt, pepper, ginger garlic paste, cold red powder, amchur powder, and hanging curd before being skewered on bamboo sticks.
Some people also marinate them in a spicy red sauce made from bell pepper, tomatoes, and lots of butter that gives them their unique flavor.
7. Gosht Achar Kabab
Achar is basically a pickle that can be made with various ingredients such as mango, lime, chili peppers, garlic, etc. Gosht achar is chunks of lamb meat that are skewered on bamboo sticks and then roasted in tandoors before cooking with pickled onions, green chilies. , lemon juice and mustard oil.
Mustard oil gives these kebabs a unique flavor and you will definitely like this rare kabab variety.
8. Hariyali Kabab
Haryali kababs are basically lamb meat that is grilled in tandoors or ovens and then marinated with a paste made of mixing coriander leaves, mint leaves, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala powder, seeds of cumin, etc.
They are also garnished with chopped onions and lemon wedges. These kebabs make a great addition to any dawat and being a delicious green color they are sure to catch the eye of your guests.
9. Shami Kabab
These simply spiced and grilled beef patties can be found all over Pakistan, mainly in restaurants and roadside stalls that specialize in making kebabs of all kinds. Something that makes this variety of kebabs so special and irresistible is that you can easily prepare them at home. And they make an excellent garnish with daal chawal and achar.
10. Kadhai Kababhttps:
It is known to be the favorite dish of the Nawabs who ruled India and Pakistan before independence. Kadhai kabab is made from minced lamb, beef, or chicken flavored with garam masala and other spices. It can be served as a hot sauce sandwich or filled with naan bread.
All of these varieties of kebab make great additions to any dining table. Try some of them on your next away and let us know about your experience.
