Galouti Kebabs were invented in Lucknow because of the Nawab’s love for Kebabs. ‘Galouti’ means soft and these kebabs are a literal melt-in-mouth delicacy. Minced mutton meat is marinated in a host of spices and grilled or pan-fried. Here we share a Galouti Kebab recipe that you can easily make at home. Check it out!
Make Succulent and Juicy Mutton Galouti Kebabs at Home
Ingredients
- 500 gram mutton minced
- 3 tsp Raw Papaya paste
- 2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp Gram Flour
- Mint leaves - handful
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp ghee
- oil to shallow fry
Instructions
- Take a bowl and add the minced mutton to it. Then add lemon juice, papaya paste, ghee and salt. Give it a mix and let it rest for 10 minutes. In the meantime, take a blender and add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, gram four, mint leaves, cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder and garam masala. Blend it into a smooth paste. Add this paste to the minced mutton and mix it well. Cover the mutton with a lid and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- Take the bowl from the refrigerator. Place the minced meat on a clean surface and knead it slowly. Once the mixture is soft, shape it into round patties.
- Take a pan and glaze it with oil. Add the patties in the pan and shallow fry each side on low flame for 10 minutes. Serve hot with chutney.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tip
If required, you can also add 1 egg for more binding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add caramelised onions to this recipe?
Yes. You can deep-fry the onions and add them for blending in Step 1.
Can I add Rose or Kewra water to this recipe?
Yes. If you want to make the Galouti Kebabs more aromatic, then you can add Rose or Kewra water during marination.