Grilled Mutton Seekh Kebab

          Mutton Seekh Kebab is a North Indian delicacy, found in many restaurants, dhabas and street corners. It is relished as an appetizer / side dish with some lip smacking chutney or any dip of your choice. They can either be deep fried, shallow fried or grilled. Choice is yours. 

          But today I grilled them to perfection in a healthy way and served with some homemade mint hummus and salad as accompaniment. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this delicacy.

• 500 gms. mutton mince / keema. washed & drained completely (makes 8)
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• olive oil to baste
• few skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

          In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

          Take a portion of it and coat around a greased skewer, lengthwise. Keep wetting your hands with water in the process. Do the same with rest of the dough. Refrigerate for some time. 

          Then baste with some olive oil and grill for 25-30 minutes. Flip it over halfway through and serve with any homemade chutney. I enjoyed mine with mint hummus and salad.

                                Mix all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). 

                                 Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

                   Take a portion of it & coat around a skewer, lengthwise. Keep wetting 
                   your hands with water in the process. Refrigerate for some time. 

                         Baste with some olive oil & grill for 25-30 min. Flip it over midway.
                    

                       Serve with any chutney. I enjoyed mine with mint hummus & salad.

Grilled Koi Maach (Climbing Perch Fish)

          All the fish lovers out there, here is an absolutely easy and an equally delicious grilled fish. I used a very simple marinade. Just some red chilies, garlic, lime juice, sugar and some dry spices. They can be served as appetizers before any meal. 

          If had with some salad as an accompaniment, serves as a complete meal in itself. It is a great alternative to any fried fish. In this recipe, I have used Koi (Climbing Perch) fish. But you can go in for any other variety with the same marinade.

• 2 Koi (Climbing Perch) fish, cleaned
• 8-10 kashmiri red chilies
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• pinch of nutmeg powder
• 2 tsp. lime juice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. oil

          Soak the chilies in water for half an hour. Grind along with the garlic and little water into a paste. Add rest of the ingredients and mix well. 

          Marinate the fish with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp. lime juice for 10 minutes. Then smear the ground paste liberally on the fish and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.

          Grill for 25-30 minutes by basting with the remaining marinate halfway through. Serve with onion rings, sliced tomato, lime, green chilies and coriander leaves.