LOVE FOR MUGHLAI DISHES
While we love relishing the richness of Mughali cuisine, do you know that many of the popular Mughlai dishes are no less than a gift to the Indian culinary scenario by the Mughals? These dishes became part of the Indian food scenario as early as the 15th century AD. Here's a list of 10 dishes that are no less than the gifts of the Mughals to India.
NALLI NIHARI
The dish was consumed by Mughal emperors after morning prayers and was traditionally made with mutton stuffed with juicy bone marrow. It is best served with naan and rice..
CHICKEN KORMA
For the uninitiated, Qorma originated in Persia, and was later adopted by Rajput chefs in Akbar's kitchen; later, it was termed Korma, after the Rajput tribe Kurma. This popular recipe is made with chicken pieces cooked in rich and creamy gravy.
MUTTON SEEKH КЕВАВ
Another popular dish from Mughlai cuisine is Mutton Seekh Kebab, made with minced mutton.
MURGH MALAI КЕВАВ
Kebabs travelled from Turkey to India towards the end of the 14th century and are a delectable treat made with boneless chicken skewered and cooked over an open flame.
MUGHLAI PARATHA
It's a bread recipe made with refined flour, stuffed with onions, herbs, meat, and spices.
ROGHAN JOSH
This is a mutton meat preparation that was introduced to India by the Mughals and has now become a staple of India.
NARGISI KOFTA
It has also become a part of Mughlai cuisine. It is made with boiled eggs and minced meat and is best served with rice.
SHAHI TUKDA
It's a dessert treat made with rabdi, or thickened milk, fried bread, kesar, malai, and roasted nuts.
GALOUTI KEBAB
It is said that this kebab was created for a Lucknow Nawab, who could not chew properly, and that is when this melt-in-the-mouth kebab was made. It is best paired with flaky tandoori roti naan, or lachha paratha.
BIRYANI
It's a rice, meat, and spice dish that became popular in the 16th century and is now available in many variations.