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Kebabs of Lucknow (Galouti)

↳ from Lucknow, India

Melt-in-the-mouth kebab created for a toothless Nawab.

History

Galouti kebab was created for Nawab Asad-ud-Daula, who lost his teeth and wanted soft kebabs. The royal cook at Tunday Kababi made kebabs that melt. Over 100 spices are said to be used.

Why it exists

Raw papaya tenderises the meat so that kebabs dissolve in the mouth.

Ingredients

  • Minced mutton
  • Raw papaya
  • Fried gram flour
  • Ghee
  • Kewra
  • Saffron
  • Rose water
  • Whole spices

How it's made

  1. Mince mutton very fine with raw papaya
  2. Mix with roasted gram flour and spices
  3. Rest the mix
  4. Shape into small patties
  5. Shallow-fry on a griddle in ghee
  6. Serve with ulte tawa ka paratha
how to eat it

Serve & eat

With ulte tawe ka paratha.

Ratings & notes

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