Seekh Kebab
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Seekh Kebab

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 500g minced lamb
  • • 2 tbsp roasted gram flour (besan)
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • • 1/2 tsp red chili powder

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Knead the mince with the gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, half the garam masala and salt; shape around skewers and grill until browned all over.

2
Phase 2

Heat the ghee and fry the onions until deep golden.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomato puree, coriander powder and chili powder and cook until the ghee separates.

4
Phase 4

Add 1 cup water and simmer the gravy 5 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Slide the kebabs off the skewers into the gravy, simmer 10 minutes, sprinkle the remaining garam masala and serve with naan.