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Old Delhi Seekh Kebab

Recipe by bon appétit

  • Ready in35 min
  • Prep25 min
  • Cook10 min
  • CuisineIndian · Mughlai
  • Serves4-6 People
  • Calories~450 kcal
Old Delhi Seekh Kebab

Ingredients

For the Kebabs

  • 1 kgGround Mutton (Goat Meat)
  • 3 tbspGinger-Garlic Paste
  • 4-5Green Chilies, finely chopped
  • 1.5 cupsFresh Cilantro, finely chopped
  • to tasteSalt
  • 2 tspCrushed Red Chili Pepper
  • 1 tspCumin Powder
  • 1/4 cupChickpea Flour (Besan)
  • 1 tspTurmeric Powder
  • 2 tbspGaram Masala
  • 1/2 cup, for bastingMelted Butter or Ghee
  • 1, for garnishLemon

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Kebab Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground mutton with ginger-garlic paste and finely chopped green chilies. Add the dry spices: salt, crushed red chili pepper, cumin powder, chickpea flour, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Finally, add a generous amount of finely chopped fresh cilantro. Using your hands, mix and knead the mixture vigorously until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and the mixture becomes cohesive.

  2. 2.Skewer the Kebabs

    Take a portion of the meat mixture. Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking. Press the mixture onto the middle of a thick, square metal skewer. Gently and evenly spread the meat along the skewer, working from the center outwards, to form a thin, uniform layer. The final shape should be a long, cylindrical kebab.

  3. 3.Grill the Kebabs

    Place the prepared skewers on a hot charcoal grill (sigri). Cook for approximately 2 minutes, turning the skewers frequently to ensure all sides are cooked evenly. Towards the end of the cooking time, pour or baste the kebabs with melted butter, allowing the flames to flare up and kiss the meat, which adds a distinct smoky flavor.

  4. 4.Serve the Kebabs

    Once the kebabs are beautifully browned and cooked through, remove them from the grill. Carefully slide them off the skewers onto a serving plate. Pour a little more melted butter over the hot kebabs, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top before serving hot.

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Old Delhi Seekh Kebab

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Mughlai

Prep Time

25 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

4-6 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by bon appétit on YouTube
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For the Kebabs

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Kebab Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground mutton with ginger-garlic paste and finely chopped green chilies. Add the dry spices: salt, crushed red chili pepper, cumin powder, chickpea flour, turmeric powder, and garam masala. Finally, add a generous amount of finely chopped fresh cilantro. Using your hands, mix and the mixture vigorously until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and the mixture becomes cohesive.

  2. 2

    Skewer the Kebabs

    Take a portion of the meat mixture. Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking. Press the mixture onto the middle of a thick, square metal skewer. Gently and evenly spread the meat along the skewer, working from the center outwards, to form a thin, uniform layer. The final shape should be a long, cylindrical kebab.

  3. 3

    Grill the Kebabs

    Place the prepared skewers on a hot charcoal grill (sigri). Cook for approximately , turning the skewers frequently to ensure all sides are cooked evenly. Towards the end of the cooking time, pour or the kebabs with melted butter, allowing the flames to flare up and kiss the meat, which adds a distinct smoky flavor.

  4. 4

    Serve the Kebabs

    Once the kebabs are beautifully browned and cooked through, remove them from the grill. Carefully slide them off the skewers onto a serving plate. Pour a little more melted butter over the hot kebabs, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top before serving hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Ginger · Green chili · Red chili · Garam masala
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Variations

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    This recipe can also be

    This recipe can also be made with ground chicken. When using chicken, the spice blend should be lighter to not overpower the delicate flavor of the meat.

Helpful Tips

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  • 1
    TipUse Thick

    Square iron skewers. They get hot and cook the kebab from the inside while the square shape prevents the kebab from rotating and falling off.

  • 2
    TipKeep Your Hands Wet with

    Keep your hands wet with water when shaping the kebabs on the skewers. This prevents the meat mixture from sticking to your hands and allows for a smooth, even shape.

  • 3
    TipThe Layer of Meat on

    The layer of meat on the skewer should be thin and uniform to ensure it cooks quickly and evenly in about 2 minutes.

  • 4
    Flavour tipBasting with Butter Towards the

    Basting with butter towards the end of grilling creates a flare-up, which imparts a delicious smoky flavor to the kebabs.

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