Archive for July, 2009
Kicking kebabs
28 Jul, 2009. 4 Comments. Leave a comment
Sizzling Chicken Reshmi Tikka kebab skewers for summer fun
It’s been a tough three weeks. No sooner had I indoctrinated Mini Basu into my bootcamp than a copy editor started whipping my book into shape.
I mean who knew one shot of vodka was 25ml? Everyone has a tequila glass!
And why would anyone who buys a cookbook written by yours truly expect to find a recipe for home made ghee in it? I’d rather spend the time trimming my hair with a nail clipper, thank you very much.
Meanwhile, the summer barbeque season has truly kicked off. I’ve also been drinking copious amounts of Rose wine, while billowing barbeques blow sausage smoke through my carefully crafted locks.
True to form, I’ve been saving time, effort and precious brain cells these days by making the same kebab for every barbeque I’ve attended. The juicy, skewered Chicken Reshmi Tikka has been reeled out on three occasions causing quite a sensation. It’s dead easy to make with readily-available ingredients.
Look out for the meat tenderiser powder that goes into it at supermarkets. It’s totally natural and works a treat to soften even the hardest pieces of meat. Perfect for quick fix marinades when every second counts.
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