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Seekh Kebab recipe video

Seekh Kebab | Spicy Grilled Ground (Minced) Meat Skewers | Video

Succulent grilled kebabs made with ground or minced chicken, lamb or beef. Pair with cucumber salad, naan and raita!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 10 - 12 kebabs

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion grated
  • 500 g ground minced chicken, lamb or beef ( I used chicken)
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and grated
  • 1 - inch ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon amchur or dried mango powder see notes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • Naan, cucumber salad or raita to serve

Instructions

  • Squeeze out all the water from the grated onions.
  • Place onions in a large bowl.
  • Add onions, garlic, ginger, green chili, coriander (cilantro) leaves, mint leaves, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, red chili powder, ground black pepper and amchur.
  • Season with salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Divide the mixture into 8-10 portions.
  • Press each portion firmly onto oiled wooden skewers, each one around 12-14 cm long.
  • Place a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add oil.
  • Cook kebabs for about 10 minutes, turning 4-5 times, or until well browned on the outside and cooked on the inside.
  • Cook in batches if needed. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Serve with naan, cucumber salad and raita.

Notes

  • Amchur powder or dried mango powder is available from major grocery stores
  • You can freeze half cooked kebabs if you like
  • Kebabs can be grilled, baked or pan fried to your liking
  • If the mince mixture doesn’t hold together, add a little chickpea (besan) flour or all purpose (plain) flour
  • The spices in the recipe can be replaced with kebab masala
  • If you are using extra lean minced meat, add a little butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 839mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g