Kabab Parmesan
Ground chicken kababs on a bed of Indian-spiced tomato sauce and topped with fresh melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
Kababs:
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 onion, finely diced (medium sized)
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp shish kabab seasoning mix
- 1/2 lemon (juice of)
- 2 green chilies, finely diced
- 1 egg
- 1 slice bread (any type)
- oil as needed for brushing/frying
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (medium sized)
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
Other Ingredients:
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
Kababs:
- Mix together all ingredients except egg, bread, and oil.
- Tear up the bread into tiny pieces and mix in, along with the egg. Combine well.
- Fry a small test piece and taste for salt and seasonings. Adjust as necessary.
- Separate the mixture into 8 equal parts. Use your hands to form round, flattened discs about 2 inches in diameter. Dab oil on your hands as you're working to prevent sticking.
- Set the kababs on a tray in one layer and place in the freezer for 15 minutes for easy handling.
- Brush kababs generously with oil. Heat a grill or frying pan and place kababs oil side down. Fry until the underside is golden and the sides are starting to become opaque. Brush the top with oil and carefully flip. Kababs are done when both sides are nicely browned. You can add extra oil if preferred. Set aside.
Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add garam masala and cumin and sauté for another minute. Add tomato sauce and let it come to a simmer.
Assemble:
- In a flat dish, spread a few tablespoons of the sauce to cover the bottom. Arrange kababs over it in a single layer. Top each kabab with a teaspoon of sauce and place a slice of mozzarella on top. Sprinkle grated parmesan over everything.
- Cover with foil (the underside should be sprayed with oil and tented to prevent disturbing the cheese). Bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.