reshmi kebab (silken kebabs)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 almonds
• 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place almonds in a small bowl and cover with water. allow to soak for 15 to 20 minutes; drain. place almonds, peppers, garlic, ginger, and cilantro into the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. season with salt, and blend in lemon juice. blend in cream.
• transfer mixture to a large, non metallic bowl. place chicken in bowl, and turn to coat. cover, and marinate in refrigerator for 24 hours.
• preheat grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate. remove meat from marinade, and thread skewers.
• brush meat with butter, and arrange skewers on hot grate. slowly cook the chicken until cooked through.