Savour Lucknow’s famous Galauti Kebabs without leaving your kitchen [Recipe]

New Delhi: Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh is famous for its rich culture and world-famous food that make it stand out of the crowd and worth visiting at least once in a lifetime for a food enthusiast.

The city’s food culture reflects a blend of royal Mughal influence and traditional Awadhi flavours, resulting in a diverse and sumptuous array of dishes. Known for its aromatic spices, slow-cooked meats, and intricate cooking techniques, Lucknow’s cuisine is a gastronomic delight that has earned it a reputation as a food paradise.

If you are ever planning to visit Lucknow there is a list of items from the most iconic places there that you must try and Galauti Kebab being the jewel in the crown. But do not be disappointed if you are not able to visit but want to try making it at home, here is an easy recipe for you to try and indulge in the mouth-melting love of Lucknow ke Galauti Kebab.

Galauti Kebab

The Galauti Kebab has its origins in the royal kitchens of the Nawabs of Lucknow. Legend has it that the dish was created for a Nawab who had lost his teeth and could no longer chew traditional kebabs. The royal chefs crafted a kebab so tender that it could be eaten effortlessly, even without teeth. Thus, the Galauti Kebab was born, symbolising the culinary innovation and opulence of the Nawabi era.

Ingredients for Galauti Kebab

500 grams of minced meat
 75-100 gm chopped raw papaya
Salt to taste
1 Tbsp chopped ginger
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
8 cloves
Seeds of 2 green cardamom
2 tsp poppy seeds-roasted and dry ground
4 tsp peppercorns
1/2 tsp pieces of cinnamon
2 tsp desiccated coconut-lightly roasted
2 blades of mace
5 green cardamom
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

For the Kebabs

1 cup sliced onions-fried brown and crisp in 1/2 cup ghee
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
1 Tsp finely chopped green chilies
3 Tsp roasted gram flour
1 egg
Ghee to pan fry the kebabs
Lemon juice to sprinkle over the kebabs

How to make Galauti Kebab at home 

Grind all the ingredients together except the meat. Marinate the minced meat in the ground ingredients for 4-5 hours.
Mix together the coriander leaves, green chillies, gram flour and egg.
Add fried onions to the meat and mix again for a while, almost kneading it like dough.
Shape mixture into round patties of desired size, and refrigerate for half an hour or so.
Heat the ghee in a heavy-based frying pan or griddle.
Fry the kebabs, on both sides, till they turn brown over medium heat.
Arrange them on a serving dish, sprinkle lemon juice and serve.
 Discover the secrets to making authentic Lucknow Galauti Kebabs at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Bring a taste of Mughal luxury to your kitchen and impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering kebabs.  Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips