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Seekh Kebabs are flavorful little appetizers made from lamb (chicken or beef can also be used) that are traditionally prepared in a Tandoor (clay oven). Since most of us don’t have tandoors, try this easy recipe to make them at home. The use of fresh roasted and ground spices takes the flavor up a notch! Seekh kebab ( (also occasionally known as kebap, kabab, kebob, kabob, kibob, kebhav, kephav) ) is a recipe inspired from middle eastern tradition.
Prep Time: 25 minutes plus 1 hour marinating time
Cook Time: approx 5 minutes on each side (total time depends on size of skillet)
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
Ground Lamb -1 1/4 lbs (approx 1/2 kg) – chicken or beef can also be used
Fried Onions – 1 cup (75 g)
Cilantro (Coriander) – 20 sprigs, finely chopped
Green Chilies -to taste, finely chopped
Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 Tbsp
Coriander Seeds – 2 Tbsp
Whole Dry Red Chili – 3 or to taste
Egg – 1/2, beaten
Dry Mango Powder – 1 tsp
Whole Black Peppercorns – 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Bread Crumbs – if needed for binding
Oil – for pan frying
Method:
1. In a stainless steel pan, dry roast Coriander Seeds, Dry Red Chilies (broken) and Whole Black Peppercorns until golden brown and aroma is released. Remove spices from hot pan and allow to cool.
2. Wash and drain Meat and blot with a paper towel to absorb as much moisture as possible.
3. To the Meat, add Fried Onions, Cilantro (Coriander Leaves), Green Chilies, Ginger/Garlic Paste, Garam Masala, Dry Mango Powder (amchur) and Salt.
4. Grind the cooled whole spices into a fine powder and add it to the meat.
5. Mix well (hands work great!), cover and keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour to marinate.
6. Remove from fridge, and mix in 1/2 of a beaten egg. If the mixture seems to “wet” to hold the shape of the kebab, Bread Crumbs can be added to absorb the moisture.
7. Heat a little Oil on a skillet.
8. Shape the Meat mixture into 3 inch ovals, slightly flatten them and place them on the hot Oil.
9. Brown the kebabs on one side, then flip them over and brown on the other side.
10. Serve hot with Mint Chutney.
Tip – If you are making a large batch of the kebabs, you can place them on an oiled baking sheet, spray them with cooking oil and broil them on High in your oven for 5-7 minutes on each side.
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March 5th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
how about bamboo skewers ????
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ryan Reply:
June 22nd, 2009 at 2:17 pm
no
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March 5th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Would’nt directly just broiling the kababs..leave them uncooked?
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March 5th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Where is the yougurt????
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March 6th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Meena,
Bamboo skewers are a great option (soak them before using). The advantage to using a back end of a spatula is that the hole is a little bigger (than a skewer) hence cooking a little faster.
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March 6th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Shalmali,
In the US, the chicken cooks really fast and the broiler (similar to the tandoor) cooks at very high temp and really fast.
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March 6th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Hi Rupa,
There is no yogurt in this recipe.
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March 12th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Hi Anuja and Hetal,
Thank you for this wonderful recipe..I tried it and it and it was really good..After making the kababs I inserted it in a metal skewer and just moved it around the open flame very carefully and it created that wonderful smoky effect..
Can you give me the brand name and store where I can find that cofee grinder.
thanks again
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March 14th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Hi there, i like your dishes alot. why dnt u try on some Afghani dishes in Indian style ofcourse. They are soooo delicious.
Thanx
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March 14th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Hi Jam,
Interesting….did you have any Afghani dishes in mind?
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March 17th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Loved the recipe. Was wondering where I could find the coffee grinder you used to make the powder. The blender I have is not as good for grinding indian spices.
Thanks .
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March 20th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Hi Sally,
It is a Hamilton Beach, Custom Grind Delux.
It is a coffee grinder but great for Indian spices:)
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April 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Hi Guys,
Firstly thanks for such a wonderful site, you guys are a real lifesaver with your quick yum recipes. I had a quick q’s, i tried your recipe and use the broiler which was great but as with any oven, the chicken kababs become very dry, is there any igredient that we can add to keep it moist or any tricks? I would really appreciate your response and loved your tangy paneer as well.
thanks..:)
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April 3rd, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Hi Novicecook,
When using the broiler, keep the oven shelf closer to the top where the heat is. Also, over-cooking can cause dryness. About 4-5 minutes on one side and 3-4 minutes on the other side should do it.
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April 4th, 2009 at 3:09 am
Thanks Hetal for the prompt reply! I did that and still a bit dry, maybe if I add yogurt or raw papaya, i really would appreciate your feedback. Also do you know any good crockpot recipes for chicken?
Thank you.
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April 4th, 2009 at 3:10 am
Thanks Hetal for the prompt reply! I did that and still it was a bit dry, maybe if I add yogurt or raw papaya, i really would appreciate your feedback. Also do you know any good crockpot recipes for chicken?
Thank you.
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May 30th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Hi,
Can we make the kababs one day earlier, refrigerate them and just fry them the next day as and when required?
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anuja Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 2:34 am
Yes, they work out wonderful if they are made ahead. Roll them in the bread crumbs and from that point you can either refrigerate them or freeze them:)
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July 7th, 2009 at 6:58 am
Hi, I have noticed that most of your recipes are Indian, and very few are other cuisine. so, I was having a small request that you guys make some other famous main dishes and desserts. Please make them fast boz i am tired of eating same old food everytime, specially in the summer when i am free. I want to try something new. when you guys make anything it is very easy and quick for me to follow. I learned to cook from watching you guys video. thanks
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anuja Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
We have our ‘Non-Indian’ recipes in our ‘Fusion’ section. Check it out.
Also, we have a few more scdeduled for release very soon. Thanks for the feedback:)
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August 21st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Hi,
Where can I find fried onions in the store? I found french fried onions(ffo).Is it the same b’cos ffo had some breading kind of stuff on it.
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hetal Reply:
August 21st, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Hi Shakuntala,
You can get fried onions at most Indian/Pakistani grocery stores. They come in a plastic bag.
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