The world can be divided into two groups of people, those who love kababs and those who adore kababs. I am yet to meet a person who can flatly say that he does not like kababs. Depending on the way they are prepared and the ingredients used, kababs are classified into various types. Let’s look at some of the most popular kinds of kababs from the world over.
1. Shish Kabab – It is one of the most popular and delicious kababs. They are grilled on ‘Skewers’ and go very well with steamed vegetables and salads.
2. Doner Kabab – This type of kabab is made on a vertical rotating spit and is thereby called Doner Kabab which means ‘rotating kabab’. Shawarmas are made using this kabab. This kabab is cooked very slowly making it extremely succulent and tasty.
3. Kathi Kabab – This is the most popular Indian kabab and is made using Tandoori chicken. It makes for a quick and tasty snack for those hunger pangs which strike without notice.
4. Kakori Kabab – This kabab is named after a small town in Uttar Pradesh called Kakori, which is known for its wealth of experienced chefs. Part of the famous Awadhi cuisine, these kababs are made in skewers and generally eaten with rotis.
5. Chapli Kabab – This is a minced version of kabab. It is generally very famous in Pakistan and is made from minced meat, preferably beef.
6. Burrah Kabab – This kabab is made of spices and meat. It is part of the Mughal cuisine and very popular in South Asia. They contain a lot of meat and are considered as a heavy meal.
7. Kalmi Kabab – This is a very famous Indian dish where chicken drumsticks are prepared in a tandoor after the chicken has been marinated with yoghurt and a mix of spices to give it a unique flavor.
8. Chelow Kabab – This is the national food of Iran and is very delicious. It is generally served with tomatoes, butter rice and other cooked vegetables.
9. Galouti – This is another very popular Awadhi dish, very famous in Lucknow, India. It is served with coriander chutney which makes the combination ‘finger licking’ good!
10. Testi Kabab – This kabab is named as Testi kabab as ‘Testi’ means jug and these kababs are served hot, in a pot or a jug. Testi kabab is a popular delicacy in Turkey.
I am sure reading about all these delicious kababs must have made you hungry. My suggestion – head straight for Kakori Kababs & Curries, where you can sample some of these delicacies made by experienced chefs.
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