01/09/2026
Galouti Kebab Rolls
Makes : 16 kebabs/8 rolls
Cuisine : Awadhi/Indian
Soft, melt-in-the-mouth Galouti Kebabs made with finely minced mutton, aromatic spices and raw papaya, pan-fried and wrapped in flaky parathas with cucumber, onion and coriander-mint chutney.
➡️Ingredients :
For the Galouti Kebabs
* 1 kg mutton mince/keema, very finely minced
* 4 tbsp raw papaya, peeled and chopped or 2 tsp meat tenderiser
* Salt, to taste
* 2 tbsp ginger
* 2 tbsp garlic
* 2 bay leaves
* 3 black cardamoms
* 14 cloves
* 2 tbsp poppy seeds
* 12 peppercorns
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1 blade of mace
* 12 green cardamoms
* 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
* 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
* 2 medium onions, thinly sliced and browned
* 1 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
* 4 green chillies
* 2 tbsp roasted gram flour
* 2 eggs
* Oil, for shallow frying
For the Rolls
* 8 frozen parathas
* 2 cucumbers, cut into thin strips
* 2 onions, thinly sliced into rings
* Lemon juice, to taste
* Coriander-mint chutney
➡️Method :
1. Prepare the masala: Grind bay leaves, black cardamom, cinnamon, mace, peppercorns, poppy seeds, cloves, cardamom seeds, ginger, garlic, Kashmiri chilli powder, nutmeg and raw papaya into a very smooth paste.
2. Add the browned onions, coriander, green chillies and eggs. Blend again until smooth.
3. Add the mutton mince in batches and grind until very fine and paste-like.
4. Transfer to a bowl, add salt and the masala paste, and mix thoroughly.
5. Add roasted gram flour and mix well.
6. Optional dhungar: Place a small piece of hot charcoal in a small bowl in the centre of the meat mixture. Add a few drops of ghee/oil over the charcoal, cover tightly and leave for 10–15 minutes. Remove the charcoal and mix well.
7. Take portions of the mixture and shape into short, thick cylindrical kebabs, as shown in the picture. Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
8. Heat a little oil over medium heat and shallow-fry the kebabs, turning gently, until browned and cooked through.
➡️Assemble the Rolls :
9. Cook the frozen parathas until golden and lightly crisp.
10. Spread coriander-mint chutney over the centre of each paratha. Place two Galouti kebabs lengthwise in the middle and top with cucumber strips and onion rings. Drizzle with lemon juice.
11. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly.
Serve hot with extra coriander-mint chutney and lemon wedges.