60min 2 ppl
Reshmi Kebab
35 minutes
2 people
Medium
35 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
290 kcalper person
Protein 44g
Carbs 4g
Fats 12g
About this dish
Silky, tender chicken kebabs marinated in cream and mild spices — reshmi means "silky" in Urdu, and these pale, gently spiced skewers deliver on that promise with a luxuriously soft texture and subtle, fragrant flavour.
Allergy Info
Dairy
Diet Info
Meat
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic Clovesminced1.5 cloves
- Fresh Gingerfinely grated7.5 g
- Green Chilliesvery finely chopped1
- Fresh Corianderfinely chopped0.5 large handful
- Lemoncut into wedges0.5
Meat & Poultry
- Chicken Breastboneless, skinless, cut into 4cm pieces350 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Full-Fat Plain Yogurt50 g
- Single Cream40 ml
Spices & Seasonings
- Ground Cumin0.5 tsp
- Ground Coriander0.25 tsp
- Garam Masala0.25 tsp
- Ground Cardamom0.25 tsp
- White Pepper0.25 tsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Chaat Masala1 to sprinkle
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil0.5 tbsp
- Mint Chutney1 to serve
Utensils
- Large mixing bowl
- Grater
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Baking tray
- Wire rack
- Aluminium foil
- Metal skewers
- Meat thermometer
Method
1
Mince the garlic, finely grate the ginger, very finely chop the green chillies, and finely chop the coriander.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Cut the chicken breasts into 4cm pieces.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, cream, garlic, ginger, chillies, coriander, cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, cardamom, white pepper, oil, and salt until smooth. Add the chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Approx. 10 minutes
4
Preheat the grill to its highest setting. Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack over the tray.
Approx. 3 minutes
5
Thread the marinated chicken onto metal skewers and arrange on the wire rack.
Approx. 5 minutes
6
Grill for 12–15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden. Do not char too deeply — these kebabs should stay pale and silky. Check internal temperature reaches 74°C using a meat thermometer.
Approx. 15 minutes
7
Sprinkle the kebabs with chaat masala.
Approx. 1 minutes
8
Serve with lemon wedges and mint chutney.
Approx. 1 minutes
