Lasuni Murg Kabab

 Lasuni MurgKabab

Lasuni Murg Kebab is a flavorful and aromatic Indian dish that showcases the bold essence of garlic (lasun) combined with succulent pieces of marinated chicken. This kebab is prepared by marinating boneless chicken in a blend of yogurt, garlic paste, lemon juice, and a mix of Indian spices, including cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The marination allows the flavors to infuse deeply, ensuring juicy and tender kebabs with a smoky, charred aroma when grilled or cooked in a tandoor. The generous use of garlic enhances the dish's pungent and savory taste, making it a favorite among garlic lovers. Typically served with mint chutney, onion rings, and lemon wedges, Lasuni Murg Kebab is a perfect appetizer for those who enjoy bold and zesty flavors.

Ingredients

·        150ml  low fat natural yogurt

·        2 teaspoon tikka masala powder

·        700 gram skinless, boneless chicken breasts

·        ½ capsicum, chopped for salad

·        large tomato, chopped for salad

·        2 teaspoon lemon juice

·        2 lemon slice for salad

·        1 cup coriander leaves

·        ½ cup onion slice

·        12-14 cloves garlic (paste)

·        1-2 tablespoon onion zinger paste

·        4-5 green chilies finely chopped

·        1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

·        1 teaspoon coriander powder

·        1 teaspoon butter

·        2-3 tablespoon  oil

·        Salt to taste

·        Bamboo skewer stick/sathey sticks to grill

Process

Clean and rinse the chicken breast and cut into medium size chunks. Add salt, butter, lemon juice and red chili powder on the chicken pieces and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. Mingle the coriander leaves and green chilies and other paste and powder. Grind into a smooth thick paste. Mix the yogurt with the paste and add in a large bowl along with all spices. After that add the chicken and mixed it well. Cover and leave for 30 minutes at room temperature so that chicken gets the aroma and flavors of green paste and spices.

Soak the wooden skewers in normal water for about 4-5 minutes. Apply some oil on the skewers and put the chicken onto 8 on wooden skewers. Spread some more oil on top of the chicken pieces.

Preheat the oven or barbecue at degrees 350F for 5 minutes (You may use Tandoor). Grill or barbecue the kebabs for 10-12/15 minutes, turning them frequently. Keep checking and turn the skewer sticks to cook properly from all the sides. Cook till the kebab is fully done.

Make the salad with the cucumber, tomatoes, chili, onion and coriander. Take the kebab from the skewers and serve with salad, sauce and lemon slice and most necessarily Your beautiful smile.