Seekh kebab
Seekh kebab is a type of kebab, native to the Punjab and Awadh regions, made with subcontinent spices, spiced minced or ground meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, formed into cylinders on skewers and grilled. It is typically cooked on a mangal or barbecue, or in a tandoor. Seekh kebabs are prepared in homes and restaurants throughout South Asia. It is especially common in South Asian cities such as Lahore, Karachi, Kolkata, Bhopal, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow and across other cities in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Description
Seekh kebabs are soft and succulent, seasoned with various spices such as ginger, garlic, green chilli pepper, powdered chilli and garam masala, as well as lemon juice, coriander and mint leaves. Sometimes extra fats are added to further enhance the flavor. Seekh kebabs are typically served with raita, salad, onion slices, lemon wedges or green chutney and eaten with naan breads or parathas.Some well-known seekh kebab variants are gola kabab, tunde ke kabab, kakori kebab and gilafi seekh kebab. Vegetarian seekh kebabs common in India are made with beans, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower and green peas.