Bihari Kebab

Bihari Kebab

Bihari Kebab

Flat, marinated mutton patties on skewers — tenderised with raw papaya paste, mixed with poppy seed paste, fried onion, and mustard oil, and cooked over charcoal. Distinct from Awadhi galawati in being coarser and more rustic; associated with the Bihari Muslim community of Patna and Muzaffarpur.

Cuisines

Bihari

Best for

Dinner Snacks

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Beef 500 grams Beef , cut into cubes
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt , thick
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Ginger 1 tablespoon Ginger , paste
Garlic 1 tablespoon Garlic , paste
papaya paste 1 tablespoon Papaya paste
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Black Pepper 1 teaspoon Black Pepper , to taste
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely sliced
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped fresh

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine yogurt, mustard oil, ginger paste, garlic paste, papaya paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to make the marinade.
  2. 2 Add the beef cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat a grill or oven to medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Thread the marinated beef cubes onto skewers, alternating with slices of onion.
  5. 5 Grill the skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
  6. 6 Remove from the grill and let the kebabs rest for a few minutes.
  7. 7 Garnish with fried onions and chopped fresh coriander before serving.

Tips

For best results, marinate the beef overnight and use a charcoal grill for a smoky flavor.