Gulzar’s special Persian Chelo Kabab & Rice

recipe

Persian or Iranian cuisines are one of the oldest in the world. One of the most renowned Persian dishes includes Chelo Kabab with Rice. Chelo kabab is served with accompaniments such as butter, sumac powder, basil, grilled onions and tomatoes. Want to try it out at home? This week, You! collaborates with culinary expert, food advisor and designer, executive chef Gulzar Hussain, who shares his mouth watering recipe of Persian Chelo Kabab and Persian Rice. Happy eating!

Ingredients

Persian Chelo Kabab

Minced beef   1/2 kg

Garlic paste    1 tbsp

Onions 2

Tomatoes (whole)     2-3

Black pepper (coarsely ground)       2 tsps

Egg white      1

Bread  2-3 slices

Salt    according to taste

Persian Rice:

Sela rice        300 gms

Onions (chopped)     2

Garlic (chopped)       1 1/2 tbsps

Potatoes       2-3

Black pepper (coarsely ground)       1 tsp

White pepper powder 1 tsp

Stock  as required

Saffron          1 pinch

Curry leaves   4-5

Butter 1/2 cup

Oil      2 tbsps

Salt    according to taste

Pistachio (boiled & peeled)   for garnishing

M E T H O D

• Preparation of Kababs: Mix together salt, minced beef, 1 tsp black pepper, egg white, onions, garlic paste and bread to make a smooth paste.
• Shape the mince into seekh kebabs. You can either grill, steam or bake them in the oven.
• Now in a bowl, add the remaining black pepper, salt and tomatoes. Mix well and grill the tomatoes.
• Set aside the kababs and tomatoes.
• Preparation of Rice: Add oil and curry leaves in a pan.
• Now add rice and stock and bring it to boil until it’s half cooked.
• Strain the water and set aside.
• Preparation of Masala: In a pan, add 1 tbsp oil and a little butter to fry the chopped onions and garlic.
• Add all the spices and mix well.
• Now add the remaining butter and oil in a pan and layer the thinly sliced potatoes at its base.
• Add rice, masala and saffron in it and put it on low fire.
• After it’s done, dish it out and garnish with pistachios.
• Serve the rice with Chelo Kabab and grilled tomatoes. Enjoy!