The Out-door Meal

I dedicate this post to all those who have ever had the chance to eat Mishkaki. I know for a fact your mouth is watering right now. For all those who have not or are wondering what on earth am talking about, let me tell you a story. Growing up, we had the "family meal date" every Saturday sometimes Sunday. It was the time to bond. I on the other hand was just focused on eating the delicious Mishkaki. Every restaurant that I can ever remember had Mishkaki on their menu. They sold them per skewer. They were grilled outside over Makaa - charcoal grill and the aroma was just tantalising. Some street vendors also had this on their menu. That is how popular and common this meal is. I chose to share this recipe because it is dear to me. Believe me it is the easiest and tastes really nice when you grill it. The flavours just tickle your tongue and make you want more. Since we approaching summer I suggest that this recipe should be on your to do list.

Mishkaki - Grilled succulent beef morsels on the skewers

Ingredients

Beef - 1.5-2 lbs cubed (bite-size cubes)

Ginger - 1 tbspoon grated

Garlic - 2 cloves crushed/minced

Tomato paste - 1 tbspoon (Optional)

Tamarind paste - 1/2 tspoon 

Chilli - 1/4 tspoon minced or crushed (you can use chilli powder instead)

Oil - 2 tbspoon
Water - 2 tbspoon
Salt -  to taste
Skewers  for grilling (If using bamboo sticks soak them in water for 30 minutes before use) 

Procedure

Add the Ginger, Garlic, Tomato paste, Tamarind, Chilli , Oil and Water into a large bowl and mix well to make a marinade. Add the cubed beef into the marinade. Mix well make sure the meat is covered with the marinade.

Leave the marinated beef for at least 3 hours or overnight in the fridge to enhance the flavours.(remember the longer the better)

Place the marinated beef onto the skewers and brush the meat with a little oil.

Cook over an out door grill or over hot coals or in the oven broiler until the meat is done.

Take care not to overcook the meat.

Serve with salad and some chutney or home made tamarind or chilli sauce. ENJOY!