Chef Ranveer Brar is a celebrity chef and makes phenomenal recipes. From authentic Maharashtrian dishes to Awadhi cuisine, he has a variety of recipes on his YouTube and Instagram. In addition to this, he is a restaurateur and has several restaurants across different countries. But most importantly, Chef Ranveer Brar is known for his seekh kebabs that he learnt from his teacher!
Chef Ranveer Brar’s Ode To His Teacher Who Taught Him To Make Seekh Kebabs
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He had revealed his journey as a chef during an interview with the host and superstar Amitabh Bachchan. According to that, he used to grind the spices and dry the coals upstairs in his first professional kitchen, a wood-fired oven (lakdi ki bhatti) with Munir Ustad, who had his stall.
On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Chef Ranveer Brar shared a post to pay an ode to Munir Ustad. In his post, he stated that his teacher taught him to create magic by connecting with food and spices. And that is the best teaching he received!
Being a student and learning skills is an important thing. And if you have the best teacher, you have won half the battle!
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The Chef Traced History Of Kebabs
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Food enthusiasts all across the world are fascinated with kebabs, the sizzling skewers of marinated meat. Chef Ranveer Brar already discussed its background on his Instagram page.
He stated that as a native of Lucknow and a cook, he frequently gets questions or topics of conversation concerning kebabs and biryanis. Given that the Lucknowi Biryani will always hold a special place in his heart, he was going to talk about seekh kebabs.
The chef claims that kebabs are a gift from Turkey and Russia that travelled along the Silk Route to reach India. He continued by stating that the blend of flavours, spices, and preparation methods made this meal a staple of Indian cuisine.
He added that references to grilling meat in the kebab form date back to the Mahabharata period. The Mughal chefs transformed the pre-Mughal kebab into a delicacy by improving it with spices, dry fruits, and cooking methods.
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Pre-Mughal kebabs tended to be more rustic in nature and focused more on marinating and grilling.
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