Seekh Kebab Recipe

 

Sultan's Seekh Kebab Recipe: Eid Delight 

Eid ul Adha is a festival of happiness that’s followed by mouth-watering cuisines and dear people. So, it has been finally decided that what would not be out of place in Pakistan is Seekh Kebab, everybody’s favorite!

Seekh kebabs are juicy mince preparations put on skewers and soaked with excellent spices that bring a unique taste on the tongue with each and every bit. This dish can be taken as appetizers, side dishes and sometimes even as entrees. They have that smoky flavor and succulent feel that is desirable for any Eid ul Adha celebrations.

Here’s a breakdown on how to create these delightful Seekh Kebabs for your Eid celebrations: Here’s a breakdown on how to create these delightful Seekh Kebabs for your Eid celebrations:

Ingredients:

• ½ kg ground mutton or beef, fresh or frozen, which should contain good fat if the burgers are to be juicy.
• 1 big onion , chopped.
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• zest and juice of 1 lime and 1 tsp red chili powder (depending upon the tolerance level)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tea spoon garam masala powder
• 1 tsp ripen chopped green chilies (optional).
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (to be used at the end for garnishing the dish)
• Chopsticks (that have been dipped in water to avoid burning)

Instructions:

Spice Up the Meat:

Mix ground meat with onion, ginger-garlic paste, red chilly powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, green chilly (if using) and salt in a large bowl. Stir from time to time to make sure the spices have spread all over the meat.

The Power of Marinating: 

Refrigerate the meat mixture for about 2 hours or preferred over night a top the bowl. This makes the absorption complete preparing the meat for that burst of flavors it deserves.

Skewer Power: 

After marinating prepare the portions of the meat mixture and then shape the portions around the skewers. It is recommended that meat should be long cylindrical and closely stuck to the skewer.

Grilling to Perfection: 

Warm the grill or griddle if you are using any to medium heat. Once hot bring the kebabs and place them very gently on the grill. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side, frequently, when the kebabs are cooked golden-brown.

The Finishing Touch:

 Finally, sprinkle kebab with fresh coriander to add the final touch of color on your resantingly hot kebabs.

Tips:

To enrich the taste, a beaten entity of an egg or a spoon of yogurt could be included to the marinade containing the meat.

Some people also add a pinch of caraway seeds or shah jeera for an added unusual taste.

If you do not have a grill then it is possible to have the kebabs pan fried in a shallow pan together with some oil.

This marinated Seekh Kebabs can be eaten with chutneys, raita, or with a touch of lemon juice. Of course they can be also consumed wrapped in roti or naan.

A Seekh Kebab is not just a meal, no, it is so much more, it is a feast, it is unity, it is coming together. Their smell is heavy like smoke, they are juicy and can easily make people happy because they are versatile. Therefore, this Eid ul Adha team up with your grill and the mouthwatering flavours and aroma that comes with Seekh Kebabs, gather your loved ones and barbecue your way to good times.