Juicy Seekh Kabab Recipe (Authentic BBQ Style)

Makes 12 kababs | Prep: 30 mins (+ chilling) | Cook: 10 mins

"Seekh kababs are edible smoke signals "" where spiced meat meets fire, emerging charred outside and molten within."

🧂 Ingredients

👑"ª Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Mince (5 mins)

1. Spread mince on tray →’ refrigerate 30 mins (cold meat binds better).
2. Squeeze chopped onions in cloth →’ remove all juice (âš ï¸ prevents sogginess).

2. Spice Mix & Binding (5 mins)

In a bowl, combine:

• Chilled mince
• Onion, ginger-garlic paste, chilies, herbs
• All spices + salt
• Roasted besan + raw papaya paste

Critical: Mix clockwise 5 mins →’ slap mixture against bowl 20x (develops gluten-like bind).

3. Chill & Skewer (20 mins + chilling)

1. Cover mixture →’ refrigerate 2 hours (or freeze 30 mins).
2. Soak flat skewers in water.
3. Divide mix into 12 balls →’ mold onto skewers:
   • Wet hands →’ press firmly into 6" cylinders
   • Pro Tip: Leave 2" gap at bottom for handling

4. Smoking Ritual (Dhungar - Optional)

1. Place kababs in steel bowl.
2. Heat charcoal piece →’ place in foil cup →’ drizzle ghee.
3. Set cup on kababs →’ cover 10 mins →’ infuses smokiness.

5. Grilling (10 mins)

• Charcoal grill: Cook 4" above medium coals →’ rotate every 2 mins until charred spots appear.
• Stovetop: Use grill pan →’ brush oil →’ cook on medium-high.
• Oven: Broil 8 mins at 230°C (446°F), flipping once.
• Doneness Test: Internal temp 74°C (165°F) "" juices run clear.

🌟 Pro Secrets for Juicy Kababs

• Fat Ratio: 80:20 meat-to-fat →’ renders juiciness. Hack: Add 2 tbsp grated frozen beef fat if using lean meat.
• Binding Science:
  • Besan: Absorbs moisture →’ prevents crumbling.
  • Papaya Paste: Enzymes break proteins →’ tenderizes.
• Chilling Magic: Cold meat →’ firm texture →’ holds skewer.
• Smoke Trick: Add clove-studded onion to charcoal for aromatic smoke.

🍽️ Serving Ritual

Slide off skewers →’ garnish with:

• Lemon wedges
• Onion rings (tossed with chaat masala)
• Mint chutney

Pair With:

• Roomali roti or naan
• Raita (whisked yogurt + roasted cumin)
• Sliced cucumbers

"Perfect seekh kabab sweats glistening fat when pressed "" a promise of juice within its charred armor."

🔥 Cooking Methods Compared

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👑Œ¿ Flavour Variations

Leftover Hack:

• Kabab Paratha: Crumble into dough →’ griddle
• Kabab Omelette: Chop →’ mix with eggs →’ fry

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Pairing:

• Drink: Salted lassi with roasted cumin
• Dessert: Kulfi