Indian Chicken Skewers With Chutney Food

CHICKEN TIKKA KEBAB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and coat on each side with the marinade. Let it rest for anywhere between 30 minutes to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
• When ready to cook, add the oil, onions, green and red bell pepper to the marinade. Mix well.
• Thread the marinated chicken, peppers and onions in the skewers altenating between each.

CHICKEN SEEKH KEBAB (KABAB)

Steps:

• In a small food processor, add peeled ginger, garlic cloves, shallot chunks (or onion), Serrano chili and cilantro. Pulse it until everything gets minced. Note: Don't puree it.
• Add it to a large mixing bowl along with ground chicken and shredded carrots (if using). Add salt, garam masala, paprika, olive oil and lime juice. Mix well.
• Roughly divide the mixture evenly into 8 portions. Use food grade gloves for a mess-free process of making kebabs.
• Pour 2 tablespoons of oil in a small bowl. Wet your palms with oil, take one portion of the chicken mixture and roll it into an oblong or cylindrical shape by gently pressing it together.
• Thread a skewer through the spiced chicken mix. Place the skewers on a plate and keep forming kebabs.
• Preheat air fryer at 400°F for 2 minutes. Place the skewers in the fryer basket leaving ½-inch gap between them. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the kebabs turn light brown and cook through. If using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should read 165°F or higher.
• Turn on the oven on "Hi Broil" mode and place the kebab skewers on a lined baking sheet. Place the sheet on the top rack. Broil the kebabs for 6-7 minutes on the first side. Flip them and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until they cook through.
• Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the Cilantro chutney as an appetizer or wrap it up in a paratha. For a low-carb meal, pair with a garden salad.

INDIAN CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients except chicken in blender until smooth. Pour over chicken in shallow dish; stir to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 15 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto 8 skewers; discard marinade.
• Grill 16 to 18 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally.

INDIAN PANEER SKEWERS

Steps:

• Thickly slice 2 courgettes. Using a peeler (a swivel peeler works well), thinly slice the remaining 2 lengthways.
• Thread the thick slices of courgette onto skewers, along with the paneer, red pepper and onion. Mix together the curry powder, half the oil, the lemon juice, garlic and ginger, and spoon over the skewers. Leave to marinate until ready to cook, if you have time.
• Heat a large griddle pan, drizzle the thinly sliced courgette with the remaining oil and cook for 1-2 mins on each side until charred. Set aside to cool, then chill for tomorrow.
• Put the prepared skewers on the griddle and cook for about 2 mins on each side, or until tender. Serve with rice or naan and mango chutney.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH CILANTRO-MINT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• For chutney:
• Blend first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons yogurt in blender or processor. Blend in more yogurt if necessary to make smooth paste. (Chutney can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• For chicken:
• Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
• Preheat broiler. Thread 1 chicken piece on each skewer. Cover exposed part of skewers with foil. Broil chicken until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes. Arrange lettuce and cucumber on platter. Top with chicken. Squeeze lime over. Serve chicken with Cilantro-Mint Chutney.

SEEKH KEBAB WITH MINT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Prepare the lamb skewers: In a large bowl, combine the lamb with the cheese, cilantro, chile powder, ginger, garlic, green chile, garam masala, cumin seeds, cardamom and 2 teaspoons salt. Shape the meat like a sausage into six 5-inch logs that are just under 2 inches thick. Skewer each and pack them tightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours and up to overnight to firm up.
• Prepare the mint chutney: Add the cilantro, mint, red onion, ginger, green chile and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. (Add more water by the spoonful, if needed, until mixture is saucy.) Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the anardana, lemon juice and sugar; season to taste with salt and more sugar, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use. (The mint chutney is best the day it's prepared, but it can be refrigerated one day in advance.)
• Brush the grill with neutral oil and heat over medium. Grill the kebabs, rotating as needed, until browned all over and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with mint chutney, and very thinly sliced red onion, if desired. Sprinkle kebabs and onions (if using) with deggi chile powder and serve immediately.