Craving a delicious and authentic Pakistani street food experience? Look no further than Behari Kabab. Tender juicy chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and yogurt, then grilled to perfection. The smoky aroma and tender texture of the kababs make them a must-try for any food lover.
How to make Behari Kabab:
To make Behari Kabab, marinate chicken fillets in a mixture of poppy seeds paste, yogurt, papaya paste, salt, and ginger paste. Combine onion paste, allspice, red chili powder, black pepper, and mustard oil. Add the brown onion-yogurt mixture to the spice mixture. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill until cooked through. Serve with puri, paratha, raita, and salad.
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Behari Kabab is a flavorful and satisfying dish Pakistani street food dish. With its smoky aroma and tender texture, it is sure to impress your taste buds. Try this Behari Kabab Recipe by Chef Mehboob Khan recipe at home and enjoy the authentic flavors of this beloved Pakistani cuisine.
- 1 kg chicken fillets
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds paste
- 4 tablespoons yogurt
- 2 tablespoons papaya paste
- 2 brown onions
- 1 tablespoon onion paste
- 4-5 tablespoons mustard oil
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
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Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken fillets with poppy seeds paste, yogurt, papaya paste, salt, and ginger paste. Marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
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Prepare the Spice Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the onion paste (make sure to drain the onion water), allspice, red chili powder, and black pepper. Let it sit for 1-1/2 hours.
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Add the Brown Onion and Yogurt: Grind the brown onions with yogurt and add it to the spice mixture.
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Stir in the mustard oil and mix everything evenly. Let it marinate for another 1/2 hour.
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Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
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Grill the Kababs: Grill the skewers over a charcoal grill or on a barbecue grill until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
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Serve the hot Behari Kababs with puri or paratha, green raita, and salad.
Other Variations of Behari Kabab
- Lamb Kabab: Replace the chicken with lamb for a different flavor profile.
- Beef Kabab: Use ground beef to make beef kababs.
Some Useful Tips and Tricks To Prepare Behari Kabab
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Use a good quality mustard oil for the authentic Behari flavor.
- If you don’t have a barbecue grill, you can cook the kababs on a skillet or in the oven.
- Serve the kababs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as mint chutney or imli Ki Chutney.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Behari Kababs as a delicious appetizer or main course. Serve them with traditional Pakistani accompaniments like puri paratha, naan, or rice. Pair them with a refreshing salad or a side of raita for a complete meal.
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