Kashmiri Seekh Kebab
Spiced ground meat skewers, pan-seared until charred and juicy, served with fresh vegetables and herbs. A quick weeknight take on a classic kebab.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Grate the 1 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Mince the 2 garlic cloves and 1 inch ginger. In a bowl, mix the ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, ginger, 1 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp salt until well combined.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each around a skewer into a 6-inch log, pressing firmly. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first.
- 3
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the kebabs for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until browned on all sides and cooked through (no pink inside).
- 4
While kebabs cook, slice the remaining onion into rings and cut the lime into wedges. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
- 5
Serve the hot kebabs with the onion rings, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Squeeze lime over the top before eating.
Tools you’ll need
- Skewers
- Grill pan or skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Grater
- Knife
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