Seekh Kabab

Juicy, spiced minced meat threaded onto skewers and grilled to perfection, with that irresistible smoky flavour.

Hey there, grill masters and BBQ enthusiasts! Ready to take your taste buds on a flavour-packed adventure? Say hello to everyone’s favourite – Seekh Kababs!

Whether you’re firing up the barbecue for a weekend feast or simply craving a snack with a kick, these Seekh Kababs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. For the perfect pairing, serve them alongside fragrant pea pulao or warm, flaky parathas.

Pro tip

I like to prepare the kababs and freeze them in cooked (and smoked) form. This trick has served me well for those time-poor days when all I have the strength (read: motivation) to do is defrost something.

So, grab your apron, fire up those coals, and let’s get grilling! 🍢🔥

Seekh Kabab

Recipe by Maliha KhanCourse: MainCuisine: PakistaniDifficulty: Medium
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

50

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef mince

  • 1 tsp raw papaya paste

  • 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste

  • 2 tbsp roasted chana powder

  • 1-2 tsp whole cumin

  • 1 tsp ground garam masala

  • 1 tbsp whole khash khash (poppy seeds)

  • 1 tbsp coconut powder

  • 1-2 tbsp fried onions (ground)

  • red chilli powder to taste

  • salt to taste

Directions

  • Grind all the dry masala to a fine powder.
  • Add the masala to the mince and mix well. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  • Thread on metal skewers.
  • BBQ till fully cooked.

Notes

  • I got this recipe from one of our family friends (Anjum chachi)

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I’m Maliha, a Pakistani soul settled in the beautiful, vibrant city of Sydney, Australia.
I started this blog in 2008 as a way to share my mom’s recipes with close friends and family. What started as a necessity quickly turned into a desire to share what I’ve learned (and continue to learn); with the simple idea to make home-cooking approachable and fun for everyone.
I hope you enjoy reading and trying my recipes as much as I do sharing them!