Follow these steps for perfect results
Chicken breasts
chopped
Onion
sliced
Garlic
chopped
Ginger
chopped
Raw papaya
paste
Kababchini (Tailed pepper)
powdered
Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
Red Chilli powder
Coriander (Dhania) Powder
Mughlai Meetha Attar
Rose water
Saffron strands
Garam masala powder
Gram flour (besan)
Salt
Ghee
for shallow frying
Sunflower Oil
Preheat a pan and add sunflower oil.
Add sliced onions to the pan and sauté on low to medium heat until caramelized. Let cool.
In a mixer grinder, combine caramelized onions, garlic, and ginger. Blend to a smooth paste.
Pound kabab chini in a pestle and mortar to make a fine powder.
Add chicken to a food processor and blend to create a smooth mince.
Add raw papaya paste, garam masala powder, cardamom powder, rose water, saffron strands, mughlai meetha attar, kabab chini powder, coriander powder, gram flour, and salt to the minced chicken. Blend until well combined.
Transfer the Galouti Kebab mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, divide and shape the mixture into round kebabs.
Place the Chicken Galouti Kebab on a preheated pan, drizzle with ghee, and pan fry until golden brown on both sides.
Transfer the Chicken Galouti Kebab to a serving platter and serve hot.
Serve as an appetizer with Pudina Dahi chutney and Pickled Onions or with a meal of Nawabi Tawa Paratha, Dum Pukht Gosht and Carrot Cucumber Tomato Salad.
Expert advice for the best results
Marinating the chicken for longer enhances the flavor.
Ensure the pan is not too hot to prevent burning.
Use fresh, high-quality spices for the best flavor.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be made ahead and refrigerated before frying.
Serve on a platter garnished with mint leaves and lemon wedges.
Serve hot with chutney and pickled onions.
Balances the richness of the kebab.
Complements the spices.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A royal dish, showcasing the culinary finesse of Lucknowi cuisine.
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