Chicken Galouti Kebab are chicken patties made with a whole array of spices and aromatics, that can be baked or pan-fried. These melt-in-your-mouth delicate kebabs pair well with mint chutney and can be served as an appetizer or a snack!
Prepare the ingredients for the dry spice mixture.
Heat a pan, add all the dry spices and roast for a few seconds or until aromatic. Cool and grind them in a spice grinder.
Prepare the ingredients for the wet spice paste.
Add a tablespoon of ghee and sauté the shallots for a minute. Then, add the other wet ingredients and saute for another minute. Cool and grind them to a smooth paste. Add a little water if necessary.
Add the dry and wet spice mixtures to the ground chicken with the saffron, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, salt, and ground peppercorn and mix well. Marinate for at least half an hour.
Make small balls and flatten them into discs or patties. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Place the patties on a foil-lined baking tray and drizzle the remaining ghee on top. Bake for 20 minutes.
Flip the patties over gently and bake again for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Garnish with onion rings and cilantro and serve with mint chutney.
Notes
Adjust the amount of red chili powder to make it spicier.
These kebabs can be made into sandwiches for kids' lunches.