Chapli Kebab
Chapli kebab is a traditional Pakistani minced meat patty packed with bold spices, fresh herbs, and a crispy exterior. This authentic Peshawari-style kebab is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for serving with naan, rice, or chutney for a delicious homemade meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–5 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Pakistani / South Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds (anardana)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, tomatoes, green chilies, garlic, ginger, and fresh coriander.
- Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, pomegranate seeds, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix in the egg and gram flour to bind the mixture.
- Knead well until everything is fully combined.
- Shape into flat, round patties.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry kebabs for 4–5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with naan, chutney, or yogurt sauce.
Notes
- Finely chop ingredients to prevent kebabs from breaking.If the mixture is too soft, add more gram flour for binding.Use slightly fatty meat for juicier kebabs.Press patties thin for the signature crispy edges.Let the mixture rest for 15–20 minutes before shaping for better flavor.
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