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Seekh Kebab

Name: Seekh Kebab
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1 kg Minced beef (fatty, 20 per cent); 2 pieces Onions (wrung dry); 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste; 4 pieces Green chillies; 50 g Coriander; 1 tbsp Garam masala; 1 tbsp Ground coriander; 1 tbsp Ground cumin; 1 tbsp Green papaya paste (as a tenderiser); 2 tbsp Chickpea flour (toasted); 40 ml Vegetable oil; 5 pieces Naan (to serve); To taste Salt and pepper

Seekh 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, 20 per cent), Onions (wrung dry), Ginger garlic paste, Green chillies, Coriander, Garam masala, Ground coriander, Ground cumin, Green papaya paste (as a tenderiser), Chickpea flour (toasted), Naan (to serve) and Salt and pepper, 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 Chapli Kebab.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 45 minCook: 20 minServes 5

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Ingredients

Minced beef (fatty, 20 per cent)1 kg
Onions (wrung dry)2 pieces
Ginger garlic paste2 tbsp
Green chillies4 pieces
Coriander50 g
Garam masala1 tbsp
Ground coriander1 tbsp
Ground cumin1 tbsp
Green papaya paste (as a tenderiser)1 tbsp
Chickpea flour (toasted)2 tbsp
Vegetable oil40 ml
Naan (to serve)5 pieces
Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Grate the onions finely and wring them dry in muslin, discarding the juice.

Step 2

Toast the chickpea flour in a dry pan until it smells nutty and let it cool.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Mix the mince with the onion, ginger garlic paste, papaya, spices, coriander and chillies.

Step 4

Work the mixture ten minutes, until it turns tacky and pulls back at your hand.

Step 5

Fold in the chickpea flour and chill the mixture for at least an hour.

Step 6🔪 Prep

With wet hands mould the mince onto flat skewers in an even two-centimetre layer.

Step 7✨ Serve

Grill over hot coals four minutes a side, basting with oil. Serve with naan.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Seekh 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, 20 per cent) 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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