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Chapli Kebab

Name: Chapli Kebab
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 600 g Minced beef (fatty); 60 g Cornmeal; 2 pieces Tomatoes (finely diced); 1 piece Onion (finely chopped); 2 tbsp Coriander seeds (coarsely crushed); 1 tbsp Dried pomegranate seeds; 3 pieces Green chillies; 1 piece Egg; 8 sprigs Coriander leaf; 120 g Ghee for frying; To taste Salt

Chapli Kebab is a classic Pakistani main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Minced beef (fatty), Cornmeal, Tomatoes (finely diced), Onion (finely chopped), Coriander seeds (coarsely crushed), Dried pomegranate seeds, Green chillies, Egg, Coriander leaf and Ghee for frying, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Pakistani cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Seekh Kebab.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 25 minCook: 20 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Minced beef (fatty)600 g
Cornmeal60 g
Tomatoes (finely diced)2 pieces
Onion (finely chopped)1 piece
Coriander seeds (coarsely crushed)2 tbsp
Dried pomegranate seeds1 tbsp
Green chillies3 pieces
Egg1 piece
Coriander leaf8 sprigs
Ghee for frying120 g
SaltTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

5 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Mix the mince with the cornmeal, egg, onion, chilli, coriander leaf, crushed coriander seed, pomegranate seeds and salt.

Step 2

Fold in the tomatoes last so they do not weep too early, and chill the mixture for twenty minutes.

Step 3

With wet hands shape flat patties twelve centimetres across and a centimetre thick.

Step 4🍳 Fry

Heat half a centimetre of ghee and fry them three or four minutes a side over medium heat, uncovered.

Step 5✨ Serve

Serve with flatbread, onion rings and lemon. Traditionally an egg is broken over each patty in the pan.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Chapli Kebab carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, minced beef (fatty) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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