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Kebab

Sukaina Nasser Mamado
Kebabs are various cooked meat dishes, with their origins in Middle Eastern cuisine. In most English-speaking countries, a kebab is commonly the internationally-known shish kebab or shashlik
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Savoury Starters
Cuisine American, Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kilogram lean minced beef OR Lamb
  • 2 medium sized onions, finely chopped or grated 
  • 4 slices bread, soaked and squeezed
  • 3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 6-8 stalks coriander, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste Preparation & cooking
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder 
  • 1 egg
  • Salt to taste 
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  •  Mix thoroughly all ingredients (except oil) and leave for an hour if possible
  • Shape into round bails gently
  • Deep fry in hot oil maintaining constant temperature while frying
  • Turn over the kebabs to fry evenly all round into a dark brown colour and drain onto kitchen paper when ready
  • Ensure the oil is hot when introducing a new batch for frying 6 Serve with lemon wedges or coconut chutney
  • Alternatively, the kebabs may be grilled at medium/high temperature
Keyword kebab