Spiced Lamb Seekh Kebab
Ground lamb mixed with ginger, garlic, and garam masala, shaped onto skewers and pan-seared until golden. A weeknight version of the classic Kashmiri kebab—fragrant, spiced, and done in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground lamb
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Combine lamb, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Mold each onto a metal skewer, pressing firmly into an elongated log about 4 inches long.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 4
Add skewers to skillet without moving them for 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- 5
Rotate each skewer and cook 2–3 minutes more until cooked through and browned on all sides.
- 6
Slide kebabs onto a plate. Serve with lemon wedges and mint chutney.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 4 metal skewers
- large skillet (12-inch)
- tongs
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