Reshmi Kebab (Chicken Kebabs)

Name: Reshmi Kebab (Chicken Kebabs)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mughlai (Delhi & Lahore)
Ingredients: 1.25 lb ground chicken; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp minced ginger; 1 tbsp hot paprika; 0.25 cup blanched almond; 1.5 tbsp heavy cream; 1 tbsp garam masala; 0.75 tsp cardamom; 0.75 tsp allspice; 1 egg white; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 onion; salt and pepper

Grilled chicken, almond and heavy cream, warmed with ginger and paprika, South Asian kebabs.

1 hr 25 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 25 min · Cook 60 min · 85 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Mix chicken, garlic, ginger, and paprika in a bowl; let it sit for 30 minutes. Place almonds in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2
Drain almonds and puree with cream, gram marsala, cardamom, allspice, and egg white. Transfer to chicken mixture.
3
Heat oil in a saucepan, and sauté onions until caramelized, about 8 minutes. Stir into chicken mixture.
8 min
4
Build a fire in a charcoal girl. Divide chicken mixture into 6 portions, and place each portion along the length of on one flat, or two round skewers. Grill, turning, until charred, about 4-5 minutes.
5 min