I have had the few best foods of my life on the streets of Delhi. Almost all the markets of Delhi are a bustling potpourri of hot steaming food,cooked to perfection infront of your eyes.Bolied Eggs, Steamed Momos [dumplings],chaat,chowmein & manchurian,deep fried stuffed flatbreads, egg rolls to name a few.I do not remember a single weekend when we did not throng to neighbourhood streets to enjoy the dinner standing in front of the food stalls. Piping hot tikkas and steaming boiled eggs tastes all the more yum on cold wintery nights.It was an escape for mom from the kitchen and for dad who used to be bored with eating the sophisticated and low-calorie cuisines of hotels while on tour whole of the week. Whats your favorite street food?
It was such a routine in my house that when were not able to go out because we had exams or someone was tired, mom used to whip up similar meal at homes or got us a takeout.It was fun unwrapping dirt cheap food beneath layers of aluminium foil.At that time we never cared about cleanliness or hygiene,it was the sheer joy of eating outside food,not the regular home cooked meal that was the prime thing of enjoyment.
Even today I would choose street food over food at any high-flying restaurants unless there is an occassion.There are hardly any place of proper street food in Vegas but I did get a unadulterated feel of street food on my last trip to NYC. Tasty, filling food for few dollars -what better do you want in life?Anyways, chicken rolls are my to-go food.I make them on the lazy days, for a take along while on a road trip or even I like to carry them wrapped in foil for a quick brunch.More often than not they have played my saviour from the most annoying thing for me on the earth-”surprise” guests.They are easy to put together and look decent and far better than a take out when you are not in mood to slog out in the kitchen for someone who just spoiled your shopping plan 
Though I make a lot of varieties of them, the one I m sharing in this post are really my signature rolls in the house.Everyone in my family loves this variety of rolls made by me including P. Yes, I am not that modest at times.I made them for brunch on Sunday. “Reshmi” translates to silken in english.The texture of these kebabs is almost silk smooth with the almond and cream paste that goes into them.The list of ingredients may look long but these are really easy to put together.You can serve them all on own as an appetizer or in wraps.Below goes the recipe:
Ingredients [Makes 6 kebabs]
- 1 lb minced chicken
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 Thai green chillies
- 1 tbsp grated garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Spice Mix [Dry Roast the below spices and coarsely grind] {Any spice can be increased or decreased to suit your liking}
- 3 dry red chillies [adjust to taste]
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
For the Rolls :
- 6 medium size tortilla
- 1 cup assorted vegetables-I used onions,green peppers & carrots [You can saute the vegetables in 1 tsp of oil and season them with salt and black pepper if you want]
- 1 lemon
- Mint & Coriander Chutney [recipe included]
How I did it:
For the kebabs: In a bowl, tip in the almonds with enough water to soak them and micro on high for 2 minutes.Once cooled, peel off the skin and grind them with cream and green chillies to a smooth and thick paste.Mix this paste along with 2 tbsp of spice mix and rest of the ingredients with the minced chicken.Skew the chicken mix on bamboo or metal skewers and refrigerate these kebabs for atleast 30 minutes. [If you want u can add an egg for added moisture and binding].My chicken mince already looked fatty.
To Cook the Kebabs: You can grill the skewered kebabs.I cook them in a pan with 2 tbsp of oil, flipping them sideways to cook on all sides.Once cooked set aside.
For the Mint & Cilantro [green]Chutney: In a blender, tip in 1 cup of cilantro with 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves, 2 Thai green chillies, 1 fat garlic clove [optional],salt to taste and blend to a smooth paste. Mix in 2 tbsp of plain sour yogurt or lemon juice for added punch.
Assembling the Rolls: Take a tortilla and warm it on a skillet for 2 minutes.Spread the green chutney on the tortilla.Put the chicken kebab on it along with vegetable julians .Squirt some fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt and pepper and roll up.Serve with Ketchup and Green Chutney.
Notes:
- The same marination can be used for making reshmi tikkas with chicken cubes instead of kebabs.
- You can make egg rolls from my previous post and stuff them with these reshmi kebabs instead as a variation.
Enjoy!
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Omg, am inviting myself to ur place Tanvi, just drooling!!
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I never made chicken version, this one is perfect for grab and go lunch idea
Looks like every day is a feast in your house:) Love those silky kebobs. I just checked your egg rolls post too. Man…..your posts and pictures making me hungryyyy!
I made something similiar to those but yours look out of this world! They are so cute. I love how you decorated the dish and made everything look so pretty.
Have a wonderful week ahead.
Tanvi,
I love street food, this one sounds delicious and nice presentation.
Love love the rolls… love the clicks… love the ribbon tied around the rolls… chutney is so brilliant and kababs look juicy good
everything’s so wonderful
Can’t be a more perfect kabab preparation than this. Can’t stop drooling over it. Your pics speak a thousand words saying how much delicious this dish is.
Deepa
Hamaree Rasoi
Dear Tanvi
I am off blog but cant help putting a word of appreciation on this recipe. Just Awesome…The Kebab,,,cream…dash of nutmeg and the spicing …cant wait to make it.
I dont think , if I make this, the kebab will ever reach the roll , because it will be finished on the skewer itself.
Kebab recipes are closely guarded secrets, passed on from generation to generation and never shared out side the family. I feel good that you shared this great recipe with all of us.
Have a nice day
Your post are always great with something that I would happily make in my kitchen….I make similar kebabs except I add one beaten egg to the mixture. Looking good!
Ok, I just caught a glimpse of those cookies in the next post and I got a bit distracted. Yummmm.
That’s one of the reasons I don’t make kebabs, but even better to put it in a cute package and more convenient too.
Anyway, I wanted to say that those kebabs are so cute in that roll! Genius to hide their normal ugliness.
lovely pics tanvi,its very tempting..
Your preparation and your presentation are really awesome! Wanna grab that rolls right away…
ahhh i love how you put ribbons on your food – hahaha we are alike in our photography! hehe. that green chili sauce you made looks awesome; i need to try making that one day! i’ve only used fennel seeds once, so i’m excited!
These beautiful flavours make my mouth water! I am going to bookmark this recipe.
*kisses* HH
Tanvi, this chicken kebob wraps look delicious, love the way you presented, so nice for the eyes as well
It’s official Tanvi. I’m so coming to live at your house…., I can imagine how awesome it’d be to eat the type of street food you speak of, while travelling through parts of Asia I can never resist the awesome street food (or the incredible people who churn out hundreds of servings of the same dish, day after day). We don’t really have street food carts or vendors in Australia (such a shame). Love this recipe you’ve given here, just love it. Thanks for sharing.
These kebabs look sooo delicious.. I have to try out this recipe. Wonderful post and I really enjoyed reading this.
Nothing beats street food. But once you grow up I guess we also start valuing the homemade meals that at those times felt boring. The concept is – as long as someone else makes good food for you, it always is a great pleasure. I love this kebabs…I love adding nuts and creams to kebab as well, a must for silky and soft kebabs! And how pretty are they wrapped up, P deserves a treat for that
oh my I want this for super !!!
Looks delicious! I love the fresh vegetables and I must try the green chutney.
Looks so effing awesome! Sorry I had to say that. I am going to try this one, albeit the kebab part. I love Reshmi Kebabs and my Mum makes them the best. Havent had any in a while. I dont get mince chicken here though. If you have lived in Delhi, have you eaten the kebab rolls at Gol Dak Khana?
Tanvi! Your tutorial is so straightforward. The flavours look so lively! and, I see – I CAN DO THIS! Thank you! I love reading your posts and the food is primarily foreign to my kitchen, but not to my palate – so wonderful to learn how to make it so I CAN as I love the flavours!
Thank you!
Gorgeous -
And street food? I live in the Alberta Prairies. The only street food around her is road kill.
Valerie
love your clicks
Your pictures of the wrap are gorgeous! The green chutney adds such vibrance to the photos. Looks great
This looks soooooo yummy! Very creative Idea!
When I was very young and usually after going out until very late or very early in the morning, I really enjoyed buying street food. I knew it was dirty but after all this dance and lack of sleep it was the best. I like your healthified version. These rools look really filling!
Love the stuffing…beautiful wrap’…mess free’ perfect for my lunch box:)
Wow, that looks unbelievable. This is going to do it. This has made the list of things to make, and will be my first venture into Indian food. Wish me luck.
I do not know when but I am going to definitely make this and I have also promised myself that I will also make those chicken koftas you made sometime back. These chicken keema recipes are real yummy.
beautiful kebabs, love that you added almonds, I would have never thought of that!
Oh how I would love to walk the streets of Delhi with you, snacking on these! Just delicious.
These kebabs look wonderful! So much flavor! And I just love how you tied your rolls with a ribbon – so pretty and festive!
I lovvvee the street foods of Delhi too , not coz have feasted there but have been reading so much about it!
U have recreated Reshmi kebab soooo wonderfully:-)
If i make Reshmi Kebabs , i sure wanna come to ur fantastic recipe!
the pics are wonderful and the chutney appetizing !
Love, Mia!
I don’t think I’ve ever made a roll like this that tasted very good. I think that perhaps it’s because I don’t know how to make a great sauce. The secret is always in the sauce, isn’t it? And this one sound so good, silken and yummy. As always, my friend, thank you for sharing your treats with the Hearth and Soul hop.
Killer pictures, wish i was near you and street food are the best how much i miss them here! pro rolls trust me! kebab is just awesome
Wow, these are great looking kebabs! Love the fresh look of that sauce
wow….i want to eat that now! excellent pictures and presentation.
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These kebabs are so fun & I love the way you tied them up
It is Kebab week at Get Grillin’ we would love if you submitted up to any 3 recipes (they don’t have to be grilled) to our link up. This one would be perfect! http://su.pr/1BZGKK
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