Kebab, the mouth-watering Awadhi cuisine is pretty rave among the youth of the nation. It has been an evolving term and the first mention of kebab as a food item dates back to 1377 in a Turkish script of Kyssa-I Yusuf. The horseback riders would kill an animal, cut it into pieces after a thorough cleaning before threading them over the daggers and cooking them on open fire.
The word ‘kebab’ means ‘to roast’. It was a part of both Asian and African cuisine before the world accepted it as a delicious delicacy. The term can roughly be referred to as a meat patty assorted with spices. However, with time completely green kebabs have also found their way into the menu cards of several restaurants to appease the taste buds of vegetarian people. In fact, the modern day kebabs are also served with breads.
Being a Land of Nawabs and flaunting the delectableness of Awadhi cuisine, Lucknow is a paradise for foodies. Since we are talking especially about kebabs in this blog, you are up for a heavenly treat if you are wandering around in the city.
What you cannot miss!
1) Tangri Kebab – The tender pieces of meat, when cooked over intense heat, gives your taste buds an unparalleled pleasure. Even if you are stopping by for main course meal, just order this finger-licking starter and you can thank us later. It is one of the best Mughlai recipes Lucknow offers to the non-vegetarian foodies.
2) Kashmiri Kebab – When raw egg is blended with mutton keema, green chillies, ginger & red chili and the oblong pieces of the resulting mixture are deep fried in a shallow pan, the result is delightful Kashmiri kebab. The dish is served with lemon wedges, onion slices and green chutney.
3) Galouti Kebab – Galouti originates from ‘Galawati’, which literally means – ‘melt in your mouth’. Yes, you are thinking right! These kebabs do exactly that. They are prepared by mixing an assortment of spices with marinated unripe papaya and finely ground meat. The dish was first prepared exclusively for a Nawab in Lucknow. Give it a try and you won’t stop at just one.
4) Veg Seekh Kebab – How could we miss our vegetarian readers? Prepared with potatoes, peas and soya granules, the veg seekh kebab are an excellent option for you if you stay away from the meat. The kebabs are generally served with green chutney and onion rings.
Where should you stop for lip-smacking kebabs?
Crazy Balls is a much celebrated fine dine restaurant located in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow that offers a lavish menu to all the foodies. Other than the lip-smacking kebabs, the restaurant also provides a multi-cuisine treat to the visitors. The place has a decent ambiance that suits well to both families and individual/group of individuals.
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