Reshmi Kebab (Chicken Kebabs)

Submitted by Random Rachel

"Fragrant Chicken Kebabs from North India - from Saveur Magazine"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon hot paprika
• 1⁄4 cup blanched almond
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cardamom
• 3⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 onion, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Mix chicken, garlic, ginger, and paprika in a bowl; let it sit for 30 minutes. Place almonds in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Drain almonds and puree with cream, gram marsala, cardamom, allspice, and egg white. Transfer to chicken mixture.
3. Heat oil in a saucepan, and sauté onions until caramelized, about 8 minutes. Stir into chicken mixture.
4. Build a fire in a charcoal girl. Divide chicken mixture into 6 portions, and place each portion along the length of on one flat, or two round skewers. Grill, turning, until charred, about 4-5 minutes.

Reviews

[Leslie]

This was awesome! What a tasty dish and not nearly as complicated as I at first thought it would be. A terrific blend of flavours, I served this with an Indian Rice for a terrific meal. Thanks for posting! Made for ZWT #8 :)