12 Kebab Recipes That Everyone Must Try

Thursday, February 28, 2013, 16:45 [IST]

Kebabs are one of those delicacies that you simply cannot refuse. Kebab recipes are termed as Indian or Asian in origin. It came to Indians with the Persian invaders. It was initially considered a part of the Mughlai cuisine. But our country is a cultural potpourri and eventually kebabs became pan-Indian foods.

Basically, kebabs are meat grilled on open fire. Kebabs can also be grilled in the micro-oven now. They are usually grilled on skewers. But it is not necessary that all kebab recipes will be grilled. Some Indian kebabs are also deep fried.

Most often vegetarians feel that all the kebab recipes are for non-vegetarians. But that is not true! There are many vegetarian kebabs that are equally delicious if not more. In this list of the easy kebab recipes, we have included many vegetarian kebabs too.

Kebabs recipes have a reputation for being difficult and time consuming. But the kebab listed here are both easy and quick to prepare.

Chicken Sheek Kebab

Sheek kebab is so popular that when we say 'chicken kebabs' in a generic way, we mean sheek kebabs. The speciality of this kebab recipe is that it is grilled on skewers or 'sheeks' as they are called in India.

Tangri Kebab

Tangri Chicken Kebab is a juicy and palatable dish. It is tempting and mouth-watering and if prepared in house, the kebab can bring compliments to you from your friend and family. The good thing about kebabs is, they use little or no oil at all.

Paneer Hussaini Kebab

Vegetarians also have a lot of kebabs to try. Take a look at how to go with the Paneer kebab recipe. This recipe is very easy to make as all the ingredients are used in the daily culinary activities.

Gola Kebabs

Gola Kebab is a household name in the East, mainly because it is much easier to make than the other famous kebab recipe. This is primarily a mutton recipe although any kind of red meat can be used in it's stead.

Prawn Kebab

Prawn kebab is an authentic Malabar recipe. In coastal regions, prawn is highly consumed by the non-vegetarian foodies. Preparing prawn kebab is not at all difficult.

Watermelon Cheese Kebabs

You might think that watermelon and cheese might not be a good combination. But, these ingredients can be used together not just to make salads but to prepare amazing kebabs! Check out how.

Diet Chicken Kebabs

Grilled chicken kebabs can be a healthy snack option provided you use the right ingredients. This kebab recipe gives you a perfect snack in the form of this innovative chicken kebab. The only spices used in this kebab recipe are soy sauce and black pepper.