Mumbai food: 10 delicious kebabs and curries every meat lover should try

This post will take you through a culinary trail that will enlighten you on the varied non-vegetarian kebabs and curries that restaurants in Mumbai offer for a true gastronomic affair

Mumbai is no more confined to Kolhapuri, Maharashtrian and Malwani cuisines. The cosmopolis has come way ahead from traditional and state delicacies to a wide array of international and Indian fares. Today's Mumbai is influenced by the Nawabi kitchens of Lucknow, the 'Bangali' thalis of Bengal, and the 'banana leaf' plates of Tamil Nadu. The city is the home to uncountable multi-cuisine restaurants that bring forth dishes from all Indian states under one roof. Embark on a kebab and curry trail in Mumbai for a true gastronomic affair in the city.



The 5 must try non-vegetarain kebabs in Mumbai:

1. Galouti kebab: This kebab has no association with traditional or present-day Maharashtrain kitchen. It emerged during the era of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow. This unique kebab melts in the mouth immediately after pouring inside, leaving less room to chew. Finely grounded meat is mixed with unripe papaya and exotic Indian spices to create a patty, which is then shallow fried in ghee or butter.

2. Murg Kalmi Tangdi kebab: Chicken legs are marinated in an appropriate temperature to make these succulent kebabs. Cashewnut powder, lemon juice, yogurt, and crushed black peppercorns are added to Murg Kalmi Tangdi Kebab that distinguishes the variety from other kebabs. 

3. Kesari Murg tikka: One of the most expensive spices, Kesar (Saffron), is the dominating ingredient of this delicious dish. When saffron is mixed with milk and almond, the mixture renders an exotic aroma to the tikka that compels meat lovers to eat more and more.

Reshmi kebab: Though this is a common name in menus across all Indian restaurants, yet the lip-smacking appetizer keeps emerging on plates repeatedly. A mixture of curd, cream, cashew nuts, and Indian spices is used to prepare this delicacy. The traditional kebab of Mughlai kitchen must be savoured in the land of Marathas.

Boti kebab: Tender lamb marinated in yoghurt and cooked on skewers in a tandoor oven, boti kebab happens to be an integral part of Awadhi cuisine. The authentic Lucknawi Boti kebab can be relished in many Mumbai restaurants that serve Indian food.



The 5 must try non-vegetarian curries in Mumbai:

Chicken Kolhapuri: This is a traditional Maharashtrian dish named after the famous Kolhapur region of the state. This is one of the spiciest chicken preparations that involves adequate use of roasted coconut and ground spices. It also involves the use of thick ginger–garlic paste and mustard seeds.

Mutton Masala Fry: Mumbai's Mutton Masala Fry is a favourite amongst non-vegetarians. Though this delicious Indian meal is served as a starter, yet the spicy gravy dominated by fried onions make it an apt dish to have with roti (Indian bread). Coriander leaves is used along with fried onions to garnish Mutton Masala Fry.



Kolhapuri Chicken Sukka: Maharashtrian style Chicken Sukka is a dish common to all restaurants in Mumbai. It is a semi-dry dish cooked in butter and ground black pepper. The main ingredient of Chicken Sukka is grated coconut (the coconut paste needs to be very dry and coarse), and poppy seeds. Tamarind paste, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns are other main ingredients that make the dish a real regional one.

Murg Mussallam: This Mughlai delicacy once served as a staple meal of royal Mughal families of Awadh and Delhi Sultanate. With time it inhabited Western India and now is a popular item on the Mughlai platters offered by restaurants in Mumbai. Murg Mussallam is a rich dish cooked using whole chicken and all major Indian spices like saffron, cinnamon, cloves, poppy seeds, cardamom and chilli. Addition of boiled egg in the gravy makes it different from other chicken dishes popular in northern India.

Crab Masala: Seafood and Mumbai go hand in hand and Crab Masala is a common yet the most delectable and sought after seafood preparation that Mumbai offers. Restaurants across Mumbai that specialise in seafood dishes have one thing common in their menu, and that is Crab Masala. Whole crab is sliced into pieces and cooked in thick Indian style gravy. It is best to eat along with fine Indian basmati rice.



Restaurants in Mumbai like Persian Darbar, Zaffran, Caravan Serai, Cafe Noorani, No. 101, Powai, Gajalee, specializes in all or most of these kebabs and curries. In case you are not able to locate the best places to have kebabs and curries in Mumbai, visit the restaurants named above.

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