Reshmi Kebab (Silken Kebabs)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Reshmi Kebab (Silken Kebabs)). This is a traditional Muglai dish prepared in India. It gets its name from the succulence of the meat after prolonged marinating and light braising. Traditionally, chicken, beef or lamb meat is used, but prawns or scallops are good substitutes too for this smooth as silk kebabs. Serve with chatnis (dips made from coconut, cilantro and mint, usually found in Indian grocery stores) or tomato sauce.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Reshmi Kebab (Silken Kebabs)

Ingredients

6 almonds

6 jalapeno peppers

seeded and chopped

8 cloves garlic

1 inch piece fresh ginger root

peeled

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

salt to taste

1 lemon

juiced

½ cup heavy cream

2 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces

2 tablespoons butter

Whole Wheat Chapati

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Place almonds in a small bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak for 15 to 20 minutes; drain. Place almonds peppers garlic ginger and cilantro into the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt and blend in lemon juice. Blend in cream.

Step 2

Transfer mixture to a large non metallic bowl. Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours.

Step 3

Preheat grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Remove meat from marinade and thread onto skewers.

Step 4

Brush meat with butter and arrange skewers on hot grate. Slowly cook the chicken until cooked through.

Nutritional Information

Reshmi Kebab (Silken Kebabs)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 293

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33g 66%

Carbohydrates: 5.3g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.7g 7%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 15.6g 24%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 41%

Cholesterol: 123.6mg 41%

Vitamin A Iu: 1066.2IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 20.6mg 159%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 48%

Vitamin C: 23.5mg 39%

Folate: 18.2mcg 5%

Calcium: 57.1mg 6%

Iron: 1.5mg 9%

Magnesium: 42.4mg 15%

Potassium: 400.6mg 11%

Sodium: 114.9mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 140.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.