Chicken Cutlet (Kebab) – Bengali Style

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Bengali

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

6-8 Cutlets

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~400 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by Banglar Rannaghor on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Onion

    Finely chop one small onion.

  2. Prepare Green Chilies

    Finely chop two green chilies.

  3. Prepare Herbs

    Finely chop 4 tablespoons of fresh coriander and mint leaves.

  4. Prepare Ginger

    Peel and finely chop 1 tablespoon of ginger.

  5. Prepare Kabab Chini

    Finely crush 5-6 pieces of Kabab Chini (cubeb pepper).

  6. Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped onion, green chilies, coriander and mint, ginger, crushed Kabab Chini, 300g of chicken, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt.

  7. Roast Gram Flour

    In a dry pan, roast 1 1/2 tablespoons of gram flour (besan) over medium heat for about , until it becomes fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl.

  8. Add Gram Flour and Oil

    Add the roasted gram flour and 2 tablespoons of mustard oil to the chicken mixture in the bowl.

  9. Mix and Form Cutlets

    Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until well combined and sticky. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into oval or cylindrical cutlets.

  10. Pan-Fry Cutlets

    Heat additional oil in a pan over medium heat. Carefully place the shaped chicken cutlets in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. with oil occasionally for even cooking.

  11. Serve

    Remove the cooked cutlets from the pan and serve hot with sliced red onions, lime wedges, and ketchup.

Before You Cook

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • For a crispier texturePreparation tip

    You can deep-fry the cutlets instead of pan-frying.

  • Experiment with adding a pinch

    Experiment with adding a pinch of garam masala or a squeeze of lime juice to the mixture for additional flavor.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Cooking tipEnsure All Ingredients Are Finely

    Ensure all ingredients are finely chopped for a smoother texture and even cooking.

  • Cooking tipDo Not Overcrowd the Pan

    Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even browning and crispiness.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Green

    Adjust the amount of green chilies to your preferred spice level.

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