Kabab: (International)

By A. Kh'an

Grilling of meat over fire on grill, originated around 17th century BCE in Greek. Meat was grill on type of grill is used to make Souvlaki or Kebab.
Kabab (Kebab) is barbeque of Middle Eastern, Persian, Mediterranean and South Asian countries; And very popular way of cooking in every country. Kebab was spread in Europe by Turks and in Asia by Mughals (Mongol in Persian).
Kabab recipes and cooking method varies from region to region. Mostly herbs are used to flavor the meat. Kabab can be grill, cook in a pot or shallow fry in a frying pan. Usually Kabab is served with Pita bread or local breads like Naan or with rice pilaf.
Traditionally Kabab are made with lamb, other meats may include beef, chicken, goat or fish , other meats can be used for making Kabab.
Kabab are made with cubed meat called Shish Kabab and with ground meat is called Kafta kabab or strip of meat.
In this collection have simple 50 recipes of Kabab from around the world. Also includes recipes of breads, rice, beverages and condiments. And how to make Kabab spice mixes.
Cook books by A. Kh’an
1: Kabab: (International) – translation of this book also available
2: Mughali Mughal Cuisine of North India and Pakistan (Cooking for Two)
3: Mughali (Vegetarian / Vegan) Mughal cuisine of North India and Pakistan

• Language: English
• Publisher: A. Kh'an
• Release date: Sep 28, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310366574

A. Kh'an

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Traditional Fare (menu)

Appetizer

Any savory appetizer

Soup

Clear vegetable soup or any light soup

Entrees

One or two dishes of any type of Kababs and 1 small salad with Pita or Naan or any bread or pilaf. Served with condiments

Desserts

Fudge or rice pudding or any 1 dessert

Beverage

Water

Tea or cool drink is served after dinner

Methods of cooking kebobs

There are many methods of cooking Kabab, some popular methods are listed below

Grilling

Broiler

Pan or pot

Baked

Spices, herbs and mix(s)

Note: Spices and herbs are used to make Kababs to flavor and give body to meat

Following are list of commonly used spices, Herbs and spice mixes

Aniseed

Red pepper

Black pepper

Black cardamom

Green cardamom

Black cumin

White pepper

Cumin

Bay leaf

Cinnamon

Clove

Coriander seed

Fennel seed

Nutmeg

Mace

Poppy seed

Saffron

Sesame seed

Turmeric

Herbs

Basil

Cilantro (Coriander leaf)

Dill

Mint

Parsley

Spice mixes

Note: Mix of spices are designed to give unique flavor to a dish. Following mix of spice can be made in advance and keep in air tight containers for about six months or in freezer for freshness.

Garam Masala

Ingredients:

1/2 cup coriander seeds

1/4 cup cumin seeds

1 tablespoon caraway seeds

1 tablespoon black cumin seeds

5 bay leaves

5 Black cardamoms

10 clove

6 2 inch cinnamon

2 teaspoon black pepper

2 medium size whole dry red pepper

Direction:

Dry roast all the ingredients on low heat until crackle for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Grind in spice grinder or in coffee grinder until fine powder.

Tikka Masala

Ingredients:

2 teaspoon Cumin powder

2 teaspoon Black pepper

2 Teaspoon Garam masala

2 teaspoon coriander powder

2 teaspoon paprika powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic paste

1/2 teaspoon ginger powder or ginger paste

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Drop of red color (optional) [add before using to make a paste]

Direction:

Mix all together in a non- reactive bowl.

Note:

1: The coriander and cumin powders must be freshly ground.

2: This will keep for months if stored in an airtight container or in freezer

Tandoori Masala

Ingredients:

4 teaspoon ground coriander

3 teaspoon ground cumin

4 teaspoon garlic powder

4 teaspoon paprika

3 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoon green mango powder

1 teaspoon dried mint

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder

pinch of Saffron or Drop of red color (optional) [add before using to make a paste]

Direction:

Mix all together in a non- reactive bowl.

Note:

1: The coriander and cumin powders must be freshly ground.

2: This will keep for months if stored in an airtight container or in freezer

Kababs

Kabab: Traditionally Kabab are made with lamb, beef, chicken, goat and fish.

Following are some of Kabab recipes from around the world.

Shish Kabab (Basic)

Ingredients:

1 lbs Beef -boneless - cut into 1 inch cube (or chicken or any meat of choice)

2 Bell pepper - cut into 1 inch cube

2 medium size onion - cut into 1 1/2 inch

10 to 12 mushroom (small)

Marinate (optional) — Marinate meat for at least 4 hours or overnight in fridge.

Skewers

Direction:

Step 1 Thread the meat and vegetable on the skewers; start with a piece of meat and alternate with vegetables, leaving bit space between two pieces. Brush the marinade over kabobs.( if using marinate). Place the kabobs over hot Grill for approximately 3 minutes, turning to cook each side. Serve with rice or choice of bread with grill vegetables.

Note: