15 Kebab Recipes Not To Miss This Ramzan

Thursday, July 3, 2014, 12:26 [IST]

As the holy month of Ramzan is on a full swing, the time of fasting and feasting has taken off. As soon as the evening arrives, the air gets filled by the aroma of some of the most delectable dishes which we all crave for. Naturally, as one observes a difficult fast throughout the day, he/she deserves a mouthwatering treat in the evening.

India, being the land of diversities, has a treasure of different meat recipes. Of these, kebabs are one of the most craved for food which excites a meat lover's taste-buds like nothing else. Whether a Muslim or not, whether fasting or not, kebabs are something which we just cannot resist. During this holy month, the kebabs are made in almost every Muslim household and trust us, you will never eat anything more delicious than the kebabs made for the Iftar meal.

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So, let us take you on a virtual trip of the kebab trails through this article where you can find the best possible kebab recipes of India. Take a look because these 15 kebab recipes are the ones which you just cannot miss out on this Ramzan.

Boti Kebab

Here is the recipe for the famous boti kebab. This recipe is easy and does not require too much of hard work. But once it is prepared you definitely can;t stop just at one. So, spare some time on this weekend and try out this exotic kebab recipe and do not forget to make it in large quantities as it will vanish as soon as you put them on plate.

Galouti Kebab

The Galouti kebabs are traditionally prepared by marinating the finely ground meat with unripe papaya and a mix of exotic spices. The keema is then shaped into patties and fried in oil or ghee. Interestingly, the original recipe is said to have a mix of more than 100 spices.

Chapli Kebab

Chapli is derived from Chaprikh since the kebabs are flat in shape. The best meat for this kebab is considered to be the lamb meat. However depending on the taste and preferences of the people it can be prepared with beef or mutton as well.

Murgh Malai Kebab

This kebab recipe is low on spice and is a perfect treat for the kids too. It is known as the murgh malai kebab as it is prepared with a lot of cream and other dairy products. This kebab recipe can be easily prepared with or without an oven.

Kalmi Kebab

Try to use chicken legs for preparing this kebab recipe. But if you cannot find chicken legs specifically then you can make it with other parts also. It is a delectable kebab recipe to try.

Hariyali Chicken Kebab

Hariyali chicken kebab recipe is a traditional grilled starter dish which is simply perfect for the auspicious month of Ramzan. You can come across these green and spicy appetizers in most of the Punjabi restaurants and dhabas. So, how about making this delicious kebab recipe at home?

Shikampuri Kebab

Shikampuri kebab of Hyderabad is also one such kebab recipe which hails from the royal kitchens of the Nizam. Originally, the kebabs of the Hyderabadi cuisine are cooked on the heated stone. This heated stone releases a smoky flavour when it comes in contact with the meat and spices. This is what gives the kebabs their unique taste.

Grilled Keema Kebab

The specialty of the kebab recipe is that it is not exceedingly spicy or rich. After a long day's Ramzan fast, heavy food can cause digestive problems. But since this keema kebab recipe is grilled, you will not be consuming too much oil or spices. That is what makes this dish a perfect Ramzan recipe.

Kakori Kebab

The Kakori kebabs were created in the royal kitchens of the Nawab of Kakori. Syed Mohammed Haider Kazm, the Nawab of Kakori once received a complaint from a British officers about the kebabs being hard. So, he ordered his chefs to create a more tender kebab. Thus, the royal chefs came up with this succulent kebab recipe of Kakori kebab.

Mughlai Shami Kebab

Shami kebab is a very popular snack that is eaten in Muslim households during Ramadan. In fact, the Shami kebab recipe is one of the most quintessential Mughlai recipes in India. We love to have these fried kebabs as street food. But did you know that it is very easy to try the Shami kebab recipe at home as well? You can easily try this Indian mutton recipe if you have the right spices and some kheema handy.

Soya Bean Kebab

Kebab recipes are usually a meaty affair. The fact remains that most kebab recipes contain meat or non-vegetarian ingredients. But vegetarians do not have to compromise with their taste buds anymore. The soya bean kebab recipe gives a vegetarian kebab that is absolutely delicious. The soya bean kebab recipes is perfect for vegans as well.

Crispy Fish Kebab

Fish is a storehouse of nutrients and has the healthy fat content. So, even if you consume a lot of fish kebabs after the fast, you will not have to think about the calorie count. This delicious fish kebab is easy to make and tastes simply awesome.

Reshmi Kebab

Reshmi literally translates to 'silky'. The kebabs are named so because the chicken kebab is garnished with sugar syrup resha. We all know the basic chicken reshmi kebab recipe. However, here we have the hotel style reshmi chicken kebab recipe. It not only had chicken but also has egg which is used to coat the chicken kebab after preparation. Chicken reshmi kebab are soft and melts in your mouth.

Sheekh Kebab

Here we have made chicken sheek kebabs but you can also prepare beef or mutton kebabs using the same procedure.

Gola Kebab

You can make this mutton recipe from spicy to medium spicy depending on your taste. There is no hard and fast rule as to how spicy this appetizer recipe should be but it definitely should not be bland. Another important point about this kebab is it's size. If the meat balls are small in size then you can even fry them in a pan but if they are big then they have to be grilled.