Galawati Kebab

Galawati Kebab

Galawati Kebab

The crown jewel of Awadhi cuisine — ultra-fine minced meat mixed with raw papaya, over a hundred spices, and ghee, cooked on a tawa into melt-in-the-mouth patties. Said to be created for a toothless Nawab.

Cuisines

Awadhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

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Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Lamb 250 grams Lamb , minced
Papaya 1 tablespoon Papaya , raw, paste
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
Cumin 1/2 teaspoon Cumin , powder
Mace 1/4 teaspoon Mace , powder
nutmeg powder 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
black pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper powder
Gram Flour 1 tablespoon Gram Flour , roasted
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee , for frying
salt 1 Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , finely chopped, fresh
Mint 2 tablespoons Mint , finely chopped, fresh
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the minced lamb with raw papaya paste and ginger-garlic paste.
  2. 2 Add red chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, mace powder, nutmeg powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. 3 Incorporate the roasted gram flour, ghee, chopped coriander, chopped mint, and lemon juice into the mixture.
  4. 4 Knead the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into flat round patties.
  6. 6 Heat ghee in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  7. 7 Fry the patties in batches, ensuring they are cooked through and have a golden-brown crust on both sides.
  8. 8 Serve hot with mint chutney and onion rings.

Tips

For best results, use freshly ground spices and ensure the lamb is finely minced for a melt-in-the-mouth texture.