Seekh Kebab
Indian Indian - Regional Mains

Seekh Kebab

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 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

  • • 600g minced lamb
  • • 2 tbsp gram flour (besan), dry-roasted
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • • 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • • 2 tbsp mustard oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Combine the mince with the besan, onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander leaves, garam masala, cumin powder, mustard oil, and salt; knead well and rest 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

With wet hands, press the mixture tightly around greased skewers.

3
Phase 3

Cook over charcoal or in a 200C oven for 15-20 minutes, turning and brushing with a little of the mustard oil, until charred outside and juicy within.

4
Phase 4

Slide off the skewers and serve with mint chutney, sliced onion, and naan or paratha.