where did the 'kebab' originate from?

Question

where did this delicious food originate from?, i keep hearing different things from different people so i never know
thanks x x

Answer 1

Hello dear, it originates from the Arabic peninsula and refers to grilled/broiled meat dishes in the Middle Eastern cuisine in particular.
The word "kebab" is ultimately from Arabic or Persian, but originally it meant "fried" meat, not grilled.
It is really quite impossible to state with 100% certainty where exactly was made the first "kebabs"..I don't agree that it originates from Turkey, though they are famous with the preparation of the it. The kebabs are actually the well-known slices of meat ( especially from beef and lamb or chicken) that has been attentively roasted for hours in order to be succulent on a vertical rotating spit. Before that depending on the recipe the meat need to stay at least for 8 hours in a marinate.
"Kebab" by itself usually refers to either "shish" or duner,depending on the region. For example most common in Arabic that meat is called "sherwama" and I heard from Iraqi people to name it "gus".

You can read more in the wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/Wikipedia:Kebab

Hope that helps!
Wish you luck!!

Answer 2

In Persian Kebab means grill.
I think it originated from Turkey. The Turkish Kebab is one of the best (yum yum so delish) :D
Arabs copied from Turks. Some people actually think that Shawirma is an Arabic food when in fact it is a Turkish Kebab.
Persians have some tasty Kebabs too. There is the Koobideh and Barg Kebabs... They are so delish... yum yum.

Answer 3

We usually associate kebabs with the advent of the Moghuls into India. This is not strictly true. Although the word kabab is derived from the Persian (aab means water and kum means less - it is a dish cooked with less water), the kebab in many forms was already a well-established tradition in India.

The Rajputs, for example, made suley or smoked kebabs long before the Muslim invasion. Hunting being a popular sport of the Maharajas, game meat was a favourite. This meat was often cooked over an open fire in the forest. Meat that was not consumed immediately was pickled and preserved for another day. The origin of the kebab was probably just a hunk of freshly killed meat smoked or cooked over a simple wooden fire with a little salt and maybe some chilli powder added to it. The subtle addition of flavours, textures and tastes was an art form that evolved over a period of time. Most of the Maharajas were adept at cooking and evolved elaborate recipes using the finest ingredients. The late Maharaja of Sailana was a legendary cook and has even published a book of his recipes. Not all kebabs are made of meat. From the state of Kishengarh in Rajasthan comes the dahi ka kebab, made with yoghurt and chickpea flour flavoured with saffron.

Another state in Rajasthan known for its kebabs was the state of Palanpur. The Nawabs of Palanpur were of Afghan descent who came to India in the twelfth century. Surrounded on all sides by Hindu Rajputs, they were a microscopic but important Muslim state in that area. The food was pure Mughal and their pulaos and kebabs were renowned. It is said that the shammi kebab was perfected in Palanpur.

The Moghuls brought with them their culture and their cuisine. Ingredients hitherto not generally used formed a fusion with the local foods. They were the first to use dried fruit, fragrances such as rose and kewda and nuts. These ingredients were brought from Turkey, Persia and Afghanistan and soon adapted to the local cuisine. As the various conquests continued and alliances formed, whether due to marriage or war, these influences slowly found their way around the country. Here they mingled with the local ingredients and formed a kind of fusion cuisine particular to that part of the country.

Answer 4

Turkey...Amazing beautiful country!

Go there and eat the best kebab in the world!!!

Answer 5

'Kebab' is Turkish in origin.

Answer 6

from the middle east. Lebanon in particular

Answer 7

definitely under mughal kingdom of india