Boti kebab is a variety of Indian kebab consisting of chunks of meat (lamb, mutton, chicken) that are soaked in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chilis, papaya paste, and spices such as garam masala, chili powder, and cumin. After the marinating process, the meat chunks are skewered and grilled to perfection, then brushed with ghee.
These kebabs are typically enjoyed as a snack or an appetizer and are usually accompanied by raw onions, lemon wedges, various chutneys, or Indian bread on the side. The marinated meat chunks can alternatively be simmered in boiling water before they are grilled, especially in the case of lamb or mutton kebabs.
Shami kebab is a variety of kebab made by combining minced lamb, mutton, beef or chicken with split bengal grams, onions, chilis, ginger, garlic, and various herbs and spices such as cumin, red chili flakes, garam masala, and mint leaves. The meat mixture is then seasoned with salt and pepper and shaped into round patties, which are then coated with beaten eggs and pan-fried until their exterior becomes crispy, but the patties remain silky and tender on the inside.
These kebabs are commonly enjoyed in India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and make for an excellent snack, appetizer, or an accompaniment to the main course. Believed to have originated in Lucknow, shami kebabs pair well with onions, lime or lemon wedges, roti or naan, and various chutneys on the side.
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Bhara or hara kabab is a traditional dish and a vegetarian version of meat kebabs. The dish is prepared with a combination of potatoes, peas, spinach, ginger, chili peppers, coriander, garam masala, roasted besan (chickpea) flour, oil, salt, and lemon juice.
The combination is cooked, mashed or ground, then formed into small patties that are fried in oil or grilled. Bhara kabab is usually served as an appetizer and it's recommended to accompany the patties with coriander or mint chutney on the side. These green kababs are especially popular in northern India and in Lucknow, where it's considered a specialty.
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