When we think about Lucknow, the first thing that pops into our head has to be the mouth-watering food the city has to offer! Besides biryani, the kebabs of Lucknow are something that every foodie swears by. But beyond galouti and shami kebabs, there is another variety of kebabs that captures the timeless elegance of Lucknow’s culinary landscape–Shahi Parcha Kebab! Scroll on to know more about it.
Shahi Parcha Kebab, The 18th Century Delicacy Of Lucknow
Content creator Taqi Abbas (@lucknowuncovered) is known for showing people the side of Lucknow that not many know about. From hidden gems to lesser-known delicacies, he shows Lucknow in a whole new light. In his latest post, he spoke about Shahi Parcha Kebab, a meaty and flavourful dish that will transport you straight to the 18th century!
He shared that the delicacy has been part of Lucknow’s culinary landscape from the era of Badshah Muhammad Ali Shah, the 18th-century Nawab of Awadh. Taqi Abbas calls it a piece of history and “a culinary masterpiece that has travelled through time”. The dish is loaded with the finest of spices and carries the legacy of Lucknow in each bite!
How Is This Dish Prepared?
Perfectly capturing Nawabi grandeur and a culture that celebrates the art of food, Shahi Parcha Kebab is something you cannot miss on your next Lucknow trip. Taqi Abbas shared that to make these kebabs, parche (meat) is thinly sliced. It is then marinated with the finest tenderised spices for some time. Then, the meat is cooked with aromatic spices, nuts, and malai (rich cream). Everything is mixed well and a delicate smoking process with rose petals is induced in the Shahi Parcha Kebab. The kebabs are then slow-cooked until tender. People usually enjoy them with paratha or naan.
Have you tried these delectable kebabs in Lucknow? Let us know in the comments.
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