New Delhi: Kakori Kebab is a royal delicacy from the rich culinary heritage of Awadh, and is renowned for its melt-in-the-mouth texture and delicate flavours. Originating in the town of Kakori, near Lucknow, this kebab was crafted for Nawabs, who desired an exceptionally tender and flavorful meat dish. Legend has it that an ageing Nawab, who found it difficult to chew regular kebabs, instructed his royal chefs to create a dish so soft that it would require minimal effort to eat. The result was the luxurious Kakori Kebab, which soon became a symbol of culinary sophistication.
What sets Kakori Kebab apart is the meticulous preparation process, where finely minced mutton is marinated with a blend of aromatic spices, raw papaya and a touch of saffron. The kebabs are traditionally cooked over charcoal, giving them a subtle smokiness that enhances their flavour. Here is a recipe to try these mouth-melting kebabs at home and enjoy!
Kakori Kebab recipe
Ingredients
Mutton- boneless 800 gm
Raw papaya- 50 gm
Fat- 150 gm
Roasted gram flour- 80 gm
Red chilly powder- 20 gm
Salt to taste
Ginger paste- 30 gm
Garlic paste- 30 gm
Cloves- 4-5 no.
For Kakori Masala
Black pepper- 5 gm
Cloves- 5 no.
Small cardamom- 10 gm
Big cardamom- 5 gm.
Rose petal- 10 gm
Khus-khus- 5 gm
Cashewnuts- 15 gm
Mace –1 gm
Nutmeg- 1 gm
Brown onions- 20-30 gm
Kashmiri mirch- 25 gm
Method to prepare Kakori Kebab:
Mince the mutton into a fine paste, and pass through a mincer 4-5 times.
For making masala, slice the onion and fry it till golden brown add all the ingredients of masala and grind it to a fine paste.
Grind raw papaya into a fine paste.
Mix the raw papaya paste with the mutton mince, add roasted gram flour, salt, ginger & garlic paste and red chilly powder. mix it properly
Add masala to the above mixture and mix it properly.
Make a well in the centre of the mixture, put live coal, 4-5 no. of cloves and fat. smoke the entire mixture for 10-15 minutes and cover it with a lid.
Divide the prepared mixture into 60 gm equal portions and wrap it around the kebab skewers and cook on live coal till golden brown.
Remove the kebab from the skewers and serve hot with onion, lemon and mint chutney.
Experience the rich culinary heritage of Lucknow right in your kitchen with the delicious Kakori Kebab recipe. Known for its melt-in-the-mouth texture and exquisite blend of spices, try this Awadhi dish at home now! Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
