25 December, 2020
Seekh Kabab
Seekh Kabab a kabab popular in South Asia made with mince meat usually with lamb beef or chicken formed into cylindrical patties and is made on skewers.
People traditionally made seekh kabab on an outdoor grill or on a barbeque.
Cooking on a barbeque added much colour and flavour to the kebab.
At home we can make it in an oven or on a griddle (tawa).
These delicious starters are soft and seasoned with various spices. Full of juice and flavor, these kababs are perfect for a dinner party.
It is usually served with green chutney, lemon wedges onion slices, and raita.
Prep Time: 15 Min
Cooking Time: 20 Min
Total Time: 40 Min
Serves: 8 -10 big seekh kebab
Ingredients:
- I kg Mutton or Chicken Mince
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 Cup Fried Onions (Birasta)
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Paste
- 2 Tsp Ginger paste
- 2 Tbsp Cashewnut powder
- 1 Tbsp Red Chilli powder
- 2 Tbsp Almond Powder
- 1 Tbsp Garam Masala Powder ( to make home made garam masala powder click on the link)
- 2 Tbsp Gram Flour (Besan)
- Salt to taste
- Few strands of kesar (roasted lightly and pounded)
Method:
- Wash and strain the minced meat so that no water remains in the meat.
- Then blend the meat in the food processor or blender to get a smooth mixture.
- Blend all the spices with the mincemeat and combine so all the ingredients are fully mixed.
- Then cover and let it marinate in the fridge for 2 – 4 hrs.
- To make kabab, wet your hand and take a big ball of meat so as to make kababs and pierce it through the skewer, gently press and spread the meat on the skewers with your fingers downwards and upwards.
- See the video above.
- Heat the Tawa drizzle some oil on it, and place the kebabs on it.
- Cook, turning from time to time so that they cook evenly all around. Baste with butter or oil at regular intervals Serve hot.
- This kebab can also be baked in the oven for 20 – 25 min at 180 degrees, brush with oil and bake,
- Keep rotating as needed so that the kababs brown all-round. Brush with oil at regular intervals.
- Serve hot with green chutney, onion rings, and lemon wedges.