Behari Kabab is a flavorful and satisfying dish Pakistani street food dish. With its smoky aroma and tender texture, it is sure to impress your taste buds. Try this Behari Kabab Recipe by Chef Mehboob Khan recipe at home and enjoy the authentic flavors of this beloved Pakistani cuisine.
- 1 kg chicken fillets
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds paste
- 4 tablespoons yogurt
- 2 tablespoons papaya paste
- 2 brown onions
- 1 tablespoon onion paste
- 4-5 tablespoons mustard oil
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon allspice
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
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Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken fillets with poppy seeds paste, yogurt, papaya paste, salt, and ginger paste. Marinate for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
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Prepare the Spice Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the onion paste (make sure to drain the onion water), allspice, red chili powder, and black pepper. Let it sit for 1-1/2 hours.
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Add the Brown Onion and Yogurt: Grind the brown onions with yogurt and add it to the spice mixture.
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Stir in the mustard oil and mix everything evenly. Let it marinate for another 1/2 hour.
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Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
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Grill the Kababs: Grill the skewers over a charcoal grill or on a barbecue grill until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
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Serve the hot Behari Kababs with puri or paratha, green raita, and salad.