Ramadan 2021: Joojeh Kebab, An Iranian Recipe

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Ramadan is slowly drawing to a close but the frenzy for the delectable foods remains the same. So, what are your plans to cook for Iftar today? It would be a good idea to try something out of the ordinary and give your family members a nice surprise. This year the festival will be celebrated from 14 April.

Today we have a special kebab recipe from Iran which is known as the joojeh kebab. These kebabs are very popular and taste simply heavenly. This kebab recipe is a special treat for all those who love to feast on chicken.

So, make these succulent kebabs at home by following the recipe. Here is the recipe for joojeh kebabs.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 8 hours
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts- 1kg (skinless, cut into cubes)
• Onion- 1 (grated)
• Lime juice- 4tbsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Mustard paste- 1tsp
• Pepper powder- 1tsp
• Jeera (cumin) powder- 1tsp
• Saffron- a pinch
• Warm water- 3tbsp
• Olive oil- 4tbsp
• Skewers

Procedure
1. Grind the onion, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a mixer.
2. Soak the saffron in warm water for 5 minutes.
3. Wash the chicken pieces properly with water.
4. Marinate the chicken with cumin powder, pepper powder, mustard paste, the ground mixture and saffron for about 8 hours. Keep the chicken in a refrigerator.
5. After 8 hours take the chicken out of the refrigerator and thread the chicken pieces into the metal skewers.
6. Place the skewers on grill and cook till the chicken is completely cooked.

Joojeh kebab is ready to be served. Enjoy this special Ramzan kebab recipe with yogurt or the dip of your choice.