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Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe

Name: Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Spice Blend:; 2 teaspoons (6g) whole black peppercorns; 1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) whole coriander seed; 1 teaspoon (4g) whole cumin seed; 2 whole cloves (1g); 2 whole bay leaves; 2 teaspoons (8g) sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons (12g) kosher salt (if using table salt, use 1 1/2 teaspoons by volume, or 12g by weight); 1 teaspoon (4g) amchur powder (see note); For the Aromatics:; 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped (about 6 ounces; 170g); 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 2 ounces; 55g); 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g); 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g); 1 to 4 green Thai bird chilies, stems removed (to taste; they are very spicy); 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (about 1/4 ounce; 7g); 2 pounds (1kg) ground lamb or beef (about 20% fat content); To Serve:; Shredded cabbage or 1 recipe Spicy Cabbage and Red Onion Slaw; Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes (cut into bite-size pieces), and lime wedges

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

This recipe is for Seekh Kebabs, which are a traditional Pakistani dish of spicy grilled ground meat skewers. The kebabs are made with a homemade spice blend of black peppercorns, coriander seed, cumin seed, paprika, and cayenne pepper, as well as fresh aromatics like red onion, cilantro, garlic, and ginger.

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2 teaspoons (6g) whole black peppercorns

1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) whole coriander seed

1 teaspoon (4g) whole cumin seed

2 teaspoons (8g) sweet paprika

1/2 teaspoon (2g) cayenne pepper

3 teaspoons (12g) kosher salt (if using table salt, use 1 1/2 teaspoons by volume, or 12g by weight)

1 teaspoon (4g) amchur powder (see note)

1 medium red onion, roughly chopped (about 6 ounces; 170g)

2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 2 ounces; 55g)

4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g)

1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g)

1 to 4 green Thai bird chilies, stems removed (to taste; they are very spicy)

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (about 1/4 ounce; 7g)

2 pounds (1kg) ground lamb or beef (about 20% fat content)

Shredded cabbage or 1 recipe Spicy Cabbage and Red Onion Slaw

Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes (cut into bite-size pieces), and lime wedges

Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe

Ingredients

For The Spice Blend

For The Aromatics

To Serve

Steps

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Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe

Ingredients

For The Spice Blend

For The Aromatics

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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