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World Kebab Day 2023: Galouti kebab to Seekh kebab, know the origin of your favourite kebabs

With its beginnings as chewy chunks of meat in Rajputana, Kebabs have come a long way to evolve as soft and juicy treats enjoyed in the Mughal palace kitchens. 

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World Kebabs Day 2023

Monsoon has arrived and most probably you are looking forward to treating yourself with some of your favourite kebabs. Before you treat yourself, what if I tell you that one of your favourite starters or meals has a varied and interesting history in the books of Indian cuisine. The Indian Kebabs are a reflection of the country’s  cultural heritage and culinary customs. 

In India, the love for kebabs is something you will come across on the streets of Old Delhi, Hyderabad, Bihar, Lucknow and more. As per history, India is not the birthplace of Kebabs but it has evolved into diverse varieties over the course of time. With its beginnings as chewy chunks of meat in Rajputana, Kebabs have come a long way to evolve as soft and juicy treats enjoyed in the Mughal palace kitchens. 

In the 13th century, kebabs first made their way to the royal kitchens. At that time, they were tough and chewy. Later, in the 16th century, this tough and chewy kebabs changed owing to the demands of Nawab Asa-ud-Daula, who was a toothless king and wanted a very gentle variant. This is when Galouti Kebabs were created. A tender and flavorful kebab that dissolves is your mouth. It is said that Mohammad Fakr-e-Alam Saheb, the royal cook, utilized nearly 150 different varieties of herbs in the preparation of this dish.

Chapli Kebabs, now available in most of the eateries, are believed to have been created in the late 19th century during the British Raj. According to records, this meal was created for British soldiers who were stationed in the area that is now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and would have used easily accessible local ingredients. Interestingly, the Pashto words chapli and chaprikh, that means flat and patty-like, are considered to be the inspiration for the name Chapli Kebabs.

Have you heard about Bihari Kebabs? It is a very famous Kebab from Patna to Pakistan. Reports claim that a Nawab of Murshidabad who frequently visited Bihar could not find soul food there. In one of his visits, he was insatiably hungry and ordered the cooks to produce a dish that fused the royal cuisine of Murshidabad with a desi Bihari twist. This led to the creation of Bihari Kebabs. The Bihari Kebab is known for its signature flavour profile of mustard oil, raw spices, and earthly scent. 

On the other hand, Seekh Kebabs are originally from Turkey and were known as Shish Kebabs. They were brought to America by the Turks. It is believed that the Turkish soldiers who sought refuge in the forest during the conflict supplied meat for these kebabs through hunting. Seekh Kebab were typically prepared with ground mutton, chicken, chickpea flour, cashew paste, cream and other seasonings. These kebabs are now available in vegetarian forms too and are very famous in India.

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Social media users stumped after food vlogger makes blue-coloured ghee rice, video viral

A food vlogger shared a video clip on Instagram showing the meticulous preparation of blue-coloured ghee rice which has a classic twist from the traditional recipe. It is a new culinary trend that has drawn mixed reactions from social media users.

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The internet is full of unusual food recipes and dishes as different users try different cooking methods and ideas to innovate new dishes. One such unique food recipe which has caught the fancy of food lovers on social media is Butterfly Pea Ghee Rice. A food vlogger shared a video clip on Instagram showing the meticulous preparation of blue-coloured ghee rice which has a classic twist from the traditional recipe. It is a new culinary trend that has drawn mixed reactions from social media users.

The video clip was shared last week, by Pratima Pradhan, who goes by the Instagram username, thecookingamma. In the beginning of the video the food vlogger washes butterfly pea flowers and separates the petals. She then soaks one cup of rice for a few minutes before boiling some water in an earthen pot and then adds the petals to it. She separates the petals from the earthern pot.

Next she adds the soaked rice in the blue coloured boiling water and lets the rice cook in the earthen pot. She next adds ghee to the mixture. Next she takes another earthern pot and adds a table spoon of ghee to it. Next she adds Baeleaf, peppercorns, cashews and raisins so that they get fried to a golden brown colour. Next she adds chopped onions and slit green chillies for flavor. Next she adds the cooked rice to the mixture and the lets the rice be completely cooked on a slow flame.

She adds the cooked rice to steel bowl and when serves it on a golden plate covered with a banana leaf.  The video has gone viral and has got 300,120 likes till now which are only increasing. Large number social media users commented on the social media post as many of them were surprised to see this unusual rice recipe which had blue flowers in it.

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Bengaluru outlet selling gold and silver panipuri goes viral

A video shared by a food handle cherishing_the_taste shows the chef coating the gold and silver foils on the puris. As the video progresses, the chef adds honey and dry fruits to the puris and serves it with syrup.

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Panipuri is one of the most popular street food of India. With the crispy puris, tangy water, spicy potato and chickpea fillings, it is difficult not to fall in love with this delightful food item. From chocolate panipuris to the world’s most spicy panipuri, foodies have tried out different versions of this street delicacy. But, a Bengaluru outlet serving gold and silver panipuris has left the social media users surprised.

A video shared by a food handle cherishing_the_taste shows the chef coating the gold and silver foils on the puris. As the video progresses, the chef adds honey and dry fruits to the puris and serves it with syrup. The food vloggers in the video gave thumbs up to the dish, described its taste as ‘royal’. He shared the video on his Instagram handle and wrote, actually he loved the taste and obviously it is a sweet dish, he added the fried poori and other ingredients taste great together. He said if one has a sweet tooth, then he is gonna love it.

The post mentioned that a regular range of panipuri is a must try too! For those who can’t eat sweet. The viral video has got 61,756 likes till now which are only increasing. Large number of social media user started commenting on the social media post where one user soni said panipuri should be left alone with its simplicity and should not made the queen of the palace.

One user said the pani puri which is available near her house is the best in the whole world. Another user named said the pani puri should be named Bappi Lahiri pani puri. Another user felt that it is good that he is poor. One user on watching the video said the panipuri tastes good in its simplicity. One Instagram user Pawan Thalor asked how much did he have to spend to eat this royal panipuri?

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Woman prepares Egg Halwa, Social media users ask Why?

Ande Ka Halwa is another traditional recipe from Bihar. This recipe includes goodness of eggs and aromatic spices and is sure to become a favourite in your kitchen

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The internet is filled with videos of unusual food combinations and recipes. But one such bizarre food recipe doing the rounds of social media is Egg Halwa. In a video circulating on social media shows a woman preparing halwa with eggs as its main ingredient.

In the video a woman breaks 6 eggs in a mixing bowl. She adds one cup of sugar and dry milk to the mixture. She uses an electric whisk to mix the mixture. When the mixture is properly mixed she heats up butter in a pan. She adds crushed cashews, nuts and cardamoms to the heated butter. She further adds the egg mixture to the heated butter and let the mixture cook on a slow flame.

She gently stirs the mixture for even cooking to take place. She further adds 1 cup whipped cream to the cooked mixture and mixes it properly. After the mixture has been cooked she keeps the stock pot in a tilted position so that the extra oil is removed from the halwa. She now adds almonds and cashews to the Halwa and mixes them evenly.

The Halwa is now ready to serve. The Halwa video is gone viral on social media with 18,727 likes till now which are only increasing. Large number of Instagram users commented on the video where one user Shadan Zahedi said his mom makes halwa at home for him in winters and it is super delicious. One user Arbaaz said he felt like vomiting on seeing the halwa video and was doubtful about how the halwa tasted.

One user Arbaaz Fareedi said he wanted to see the reactions of the vegetarians on the Halwa video. One user commented that the halwa looked like shit. One user Swati Prasad was off the opinion that why was the woman experimenting so much and should have gone with the traditional recipe. One  Utkarsh was of the opinion that the recipe tastes good.

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