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 25m

Cook 35m

Total 1h

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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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

529kcal

26%
Fat

36g

1%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

7g

0%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

44g

2%
Cholesterol

157mg

7%
Sodium

1,032mg

51%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe

Ingredients

For The Spice Blend

For The Aromatics

To Serve

Steps

Nutrition Facts

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.

Nutrition Facts