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Succulent pieces of chicken marinated in a rich, creamy blend of yogurt, cashews, and aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection. This classic Mughlai kebab is a melt-in-your-mouth appetizer that's sure to impress.
Prepare Cashew Paste & First Marination
Prepare Second Marinade & Marinate Chicken
Succulent pieces of chicken marinated in a rich, creamy blend of yogurt, cashews, and aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection. This classic Mughlai kebab is a melt-in-your-mouth appetizer that's sure to impress.
This mughlai recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 496.82 calories per serving with 36.61g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or dinner.
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Skewer the Chicken
Grill the Kebabs
Garnish and Serve
Replace chicken with 500g of paneer cubes or large button mushrooms. Reduce the marination time to 1-2 hours for paneer.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder or increase the number of green chilies in the marinade for a fiery kick.
For a nut-free version, omit the cashews and increase the amount of hung curd and cream slightly to maintain the creamy texture.
Substitute cashews with an equal amount of blanched almonds to create a slightly different flavor profile in the marinade.
Chicken is a high-quality lean protein, essential for muscle growth, repair, and overall body function.
The use of hung curd (yogurt) provides beneficial probiotics that support a healthy gut microbiome and aid in digestion.
Cashews and ghee provide monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and provide sustained energy.
Ingredients like ginger, garlic, and cumin are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help strengthen the immune system.
A single serving of Chicken Bara Kebab (approximately 175g) contains around 350-400 calories, primarily from the chicken, cream, and cashews. This is an estimate and can vary based on specific ingredients used.
Chicken Bara Kebab can be part of a healthy diet in moderation. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein. However, it is also rich in fats due to the use of cream, cashews, and butter. To make it healthier, you can use low-fat cream and yogurt and reduce the amount of butter for basting.
Yes. For an oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C). Place the skewers on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through. For an air fryer, preheat to 375°F (190°C) and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping the skewers once.
These kebabs are traditionally served as an appetizer with mint-coriander chutney, pickled onions (sirke wale pyaaz), and lemon wedges. They can also be part of a main course with naan bread or rumali roti.
A watery marinade is usually caused by using regular yogurt instead of hung curd. Hung curd has most of its whey drained, resulting in a thick, creamy consistency that coats the chicken perfectly. Always ensure your curd is very thick before using.
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