Indian food is famous all over the globe for its rich and delicious flavors. It is also a very versatile and inclusive range of cuisine. Since India is a melting pot of several cultures and ethnicities, there are a multitude of cuisine ranges, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian to relish in. Kebabs are one of the best dishes from the Indian gastronomic landscape.
If you’re a meat-lover then you definitely have to try the various Indian kebabs in order to truly experience the deliciousness that Indian food can bring. Kebabs are basically bite-sized meat pieces that are marinated in different combinations of exotic spices and are grilled to bring out their tender and juicy texture and the mouth-watering flavor. Any good Indian restaurant in NY will have kebabs on their menu. You can have kebab both as a snack or a pre-meal appetizer, you can also serve them as a party treat when you’re hosting parties at your place. If you want to know more about these meat delicacies, the4 following are the most popular types of kebabs.
Galouti Kebab
This is one of the most popular types of kebab in the Indian food scene. These kebabs are so delightfully tender that they completely melt in your mouth in an explosion of flavors. Originating in the state of Lucknow, Galouti kebabs are said to have their roots in the royal Nizam kitchens. This age-old recipe has braved the test of time and still remains of the most favored culinary classic.
Galouti kebab is made from minced mutton that is deep-fried in oil. The minced meat is tenderized and marinated with several exotic spices. The minced meat and spice mixture is then shaped into the form of a patty and then deep-fried in oil or ghee. The silky texture of the kebab and its sizzling flavors will leave you craving for more. The kebab is often served with green chutney and onions.
Sheekh Kebab
This is undoubtedly one of the most popular kebab recipes and is enjoyed by all the Indian food lovers out there. Made from minced meat, these kebabs are grilled on a skewer. Unlike Galouti kebab or Shami kebab, they are not deep-fried rather grilled, which brings out a smoky and char-grilled flavor in them. Full of juicy flavors, this Kebab is a great appetizer and a perfect starter for parties. These kebabs are often served with mint chutney and onion rings. When you get Indian delivery in NYC, try this kebab for a great food experience.
Shami Kebab
This is yet another popular kebab from the Indian subcontinent. Shami kebab is believed to have originated during the Mughal era, in the kitchens of the Mughal Royals and much like Galouti kebab, this dish is made from minced meat as well. Shami kebab is an authentic Mughlai dish and its signature flavors are brought about by the mix of various Indian spices along with the meat.
This kebab can be made from both chicken and mutton and the minced meat is mixed with various Indian spices like red and green chilies, black peppers, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves, etc. The meat and masala mixture is shaped into a patty and then deep-fried in oil.
Reshmi Kebab
Reshmi kebab is another creamy and tasty kebab that has a very smooth and silky texture. The name ‘Reshmi’ literally translates to silky and it is an apt description for the smooth and creamy texture of the kebab. Like seekh kebab, this type of kebab is cooke4d on a skewer as well and is extremely succulent and juicy and this tenderness in the meat is brought by the marinade in which the meat is soaked in before grilling.
Chicken, lamb, or beef meat is traditionally used in the kebab preparation and the meat is dunked in a yogurt marinade, which turns the meat very juicy and flavorsome. This is quite a popular recipe and almost any Indian restaurant in NY has this on their menu.
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