Boti Kebab
Tender chunks of marinated lamb threaded on skewers and cooked in a tandoor until charred on the outside and juicy within — the charcoal smoke and papaya tenderiser give it a distinctive Awadhi character.
Cuisines
Hyderabadi
Awadhi
Mughlai
Delhi
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton cubes |
| 1 cup | yogurt |
| 2 tablespoons | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 tablespoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 tablespoon | lemon juice |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| — | salt to taste |
| 1 tablespoon | freshly chopped coriander leaves |
| 1 tablespoon | freshly chopped mint leaves |
| 1 large | onion, thinly sliced |
| 2 tablespoons | butter or ghee |
Instructions
- 1 In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt.
- 2 Add the mutton cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Add the marinated mutton to the pan and cook on high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the mutton cook until tender, about 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally and add a little water if necessary to prevent sticking.
- 6 Once the mutton is cooked and tender, increase the heat to medium-high to evaporate any excess moisture.
- 7 Add butter or ghee and stir well to coat the mutton pieces.
- 8 Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and mint leaves before serving.
Tips
For an authentic smoky flavor, you can use a charcoal smoke method by placing a small piece of lit charcoal in a bowl, adding a few drops of ghee, and covering it with a lid for a few minutes.