Best 5 Bangali Shish Kebabs Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Bangali Shish Kebabs, a symphony of succulent flavors that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Kolkata. These melt-in-your-mouth kebabs, also known as Seekh Kebabs, are a beloved delicacy in Bengali cuisine, often gracing special occasions and family gatherings.

Marinated in a fragrant blend of aromatic spices, succulent minced lamb or chicken is skewered and grilled to perfection, resulting in tender, juicy kebabs that burst with flavor in every bite. Accompanying these sensational kebabs are three delectable chutneys that elevate the experience to new heights: a refreshing mint chutney, a tangy tamarind chutney, and a spicy green chili chutney. Each chutney adds a unique dimension to the kebabs, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your senses.

Indulge in the classic Bangali Shish Kebab recipe, a timeless treasure that embodies the essence of Bengali culinary heritage. Delight in the Chicken Shish Kebab variation, a succulent twist on the traditional recipe that caters to poultry lovers. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the Vegetable Shish Kebab offers a vibrant array of colorful vegetables, grilled to perfection and bursting with natural goodness.

For those with a sweet tooth, the delectable Mishti Doi recipe is a perfect ending to this culinary journey. This traditional Bengali dessert features creamy yogurt infused with the rich flavors of jaggery and cardamom, resulting in a delightful symphony of sweetness that will leave you craving for more.

So embark on this culinary adventure and discover the vibrant flavors of Bengal through these mouthwatering Bangali Shish Kebab recipes. Fire up your grill, gather your loved ones, and prepare to savor a feast that will create lasting memories.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST SHISH KEBABS



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This backyard grilling staple is nothing short of delicious. But the pre-made kebabs from the grocery store leave us underwhelmed--with tough pieces of meat and chunks of vegetables that always seem to end up either burnt or undercooked. For our beef, we chose tenderloin, which chars beautifully and stays tender during cooking. The vegetables are cut small enough to cook through without burning or falling apart and the tangy marinade brings everything together.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon
2 large cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 20 pieces)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 16 pieces)
2 medium red onions, root left intact, cut into 16 wedges
1 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds (about 16 pieces)

Steps:

  • Soak the skewers in water for at least 15 minutes and up to overnight. Pat them dry and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk the vinegar, scallions, Dijon, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl or large liquid measuring cup. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
  • Put the beef pieces, bell peppers, onions and zucchini in a large resealable plastic bag. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade and pour the rest into the bag and seal. Toss the bag so the meat and vegetables are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Thread the meat and vegetables onto a skewer in the following order: beef, zucchini, red pepper, yellow pepper and onion. Repeat the threading three more times, ending with a piece of beef (there should be 5 pieces of beef and 4 pieces of each vegetable on the skewer). Repeat with the remaining skewers and ingredients.
  • Sprinkle the kebabs with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Grill at an angle, uncovered, until deep char marks form and the vegetables start to soften, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the skewers and continue cooking until the beef has reached an internal temperature of 125 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill and brush the kebabs with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

MOM'S BEEF SHISH KABOBS



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My Mom has cooked this recipe for as long as I remember. Now that I live on my own, I can't wait to go back home over the holidays to have this excellent dish. Mom would probably be upset that I gave it away, but it is so delicious that I think everyone should have a chance to experience it. Technically shish kabobs use lamb, so these should be called beef kabobs, but this is the family recipe and what we call it.

Provided by Mike Hearne

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 16h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 mushroom caps
8 metal skewers, or as needed
2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 large onion, cut into large squares

Steps:

  • Whisk the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  • Add the mushrooms to the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator another 8 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside for basting.
  • Thread pieces of green bell pepper, beef, red bell pepper, mushroom, and onion onto metal skewers, repeating until all ingredients are skewered.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently and brushing generously with the reserved marinade until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 58.7 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2815.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

INDIAN STYLE SHEEKH KABAB



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This is a spicy and extremely flavorful recipe which will surely be a hit at any BBQ party.

Provided by Yakuta Rasheed

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground lamb
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s onions, finely chopped
½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon green chile paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
8 each skewers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix ground lamb, onions, mint, cilantro, ginger paste, and chile paste. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Mold handfuls of the lamb mixture, about 1 cup, to form sausages around skewers. Make sure the meat is spread to an even thickness. Refrigerate until you are ready to grill.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Brush grate liberally with oil, and arrange kabobs on grill. Cook for 10 minutes, or until well done, turning as needed to brown evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 665.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

TRAFFIC LIGHT CHICKEN SHISH KEBABS



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These barbecued kebabs are big on flavour, but the spice is toned down, so they're great for kids. Offer some chilli sauce on the side for those who like heat, and serve with flatbread

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks
2 each red, orange and green peppers , deseeded and chopped into large chunks
warmed flatbreads , chopped
tomato and lemon wedges, to serve
2 garlic cloves , finely grated
300g natural or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp paprika
3 tbsp ketchup

Steps:

  • Make the marinade by mixing all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Spoon a third of the mixture into a smaller bowl, then cover and chill until needed. Stir the chicken into the marinade and set aside for 20 mins. Can be chilled for up to two days, covered.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 1 hr before using. Alternately thread the peppers and chicken onto the skewers until you have 6-8 kebabs. You can do this in advance if you like, and chill the kebabs until needed.
  • Heat a barbecue to medium, or until a thin layer of coals has turned grey. Cook the kebabs for 10 mins, turning occasionally, until the chicken is charred and cooked through. Serve the kebabs with the reserved yogurt sauce, warmed flatbreads, chopped tomatoes and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

BANGALI SHISH KEBABS



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Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE BEEF AND MARINADE:
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced fresh
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon coriander, ground
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
FOR THE KEBABS:
bread, Tandoori-baked flat or pita bread
1 cucumber, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tomato, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 onion, small, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 lemon, cut into wedges
barbecue sauce, Bangali Mango-Tamarind (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the beef, garlic, ginger, salt, and spices in a bowl and toss thoroughly to mix. Add the oil and toss again. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 2 hours.2. Preheat the grill to high.3. When ready to cook, thread the beef cubes onto the skewers. Oil the grill grate, then arrange the kebabs on the hot grate. Grill, turning the kebabs with tongs, until the beef is cooked to taste, 2 to 3 minutes per side (8 to 12 minutes in all) for medium-rare. Transfer the kebabs to a platter.4. Arrange the breads of your choice in one layer on the grate and grill until pliable, about 20 seconds per side. Divide the breads among serving plates (if serving as an appetizer, cut each bread in half). Unskewer the beef onto the breads (or fold a bread around the meat on each skewer and remove the skewer). Sprinkle the diced cucumber, tomato, and onion over the meat and squeeze a little lemon juice on top. Spoon the barbecue sauce (if using) on top, or use as a dipping sauce. Serve immediately.Serves 8 as an appetizer, 4 as an entréeNote: For extra flavor, start with whole cumin and coriander seeds. Lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly colored and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes, shaking the pan frequently, then cool and grind in a food processor.

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Tips:

  • To make the kebabs more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, you can still make these kebabs. Just be sure to cook them over medium heat so that they don't dry out.
  • To prevent the kebabs from sticking to the grill, lightly oil the grates before cooking.
  • Cook the kebabs over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the kebabs hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These Bangali Shish Kebabs are a delicious and easy way to enjoy chicken. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful yogurt mixture, then grilled to perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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