Seekh Kebab Recipe from Zouk

This tasty Seekh Kebab recipe makes it easy to recreate one of Zouk's most popular starters at home. Simple to prepare yet incredibly delicious, our Seekh Kebab recipe will bring the bold flavours of Zouk straight to your kitchen. Whether you're planning a family dinner or a gathering with friends, these delicious kebabs are sure to impress. Enjoy them hot off the grill alongside your favourite dips and chutneys, or tucked into wraps with salad for a simple yet mouthwatering lunch. This recipe will help you prepare approximately 30 Seekh Kebabs, using lamb as the protein to provide tenderness in every bite. For a truly authentic flavour, our Seekh Kebab recipe is best prepared with the Zouk Garam Masala Spice Blend.

Read on to discover the most delicious Lamb Seekh Kebab recipe, prepared by Zouk’s highly-skilled chefs.

• Preparation time - 10 to 15 minutes
• Marinating time - 30 minutes
• Cooking time - 10 to 15 minutes
• Total time - 50 to 60 minutes

What is a Seekh Kebab?

Seekh Kebabs are always made with minced meat or keema as it is called in Indian recipes. The word seekh actually means stick and refers to the skewer around which the kebab is formed. Different varieties of seekh kebab are popular all over the Indian subcontinent. Regions and even cities often have their own specialities.

In India and Pakistan, these kebabs are often cooked in a tandoor clay oven or over charcoal. You can easily recreate the flavours of these traditional cooking methods in the UK by cooking on a Charcoal BBQ. The mixture is so flavoursome that you will find these kebabs just as delicious when cooked under a grill or in the oven.

As with all kebabs, the keema is mixed with a blend of herbs and spices to infuse the meat with flavour. In this recipe, we use Zouk's specially blended Garam Masala for depth. It's easy to see why this classic seekh kebab recipe is such a popular dish.

Equipment List

• Metal or bamboo Skewers
• Mixing bowl
• Pestle & mortar or blender
• Chopping board
• Knife

Spices for Seekh Kebab

Lamb Mince and Fresh Ingredients

Ingredients for Seekh Kebab Recipe

Serves 12-15 as a starter
Serves 8-10 as a main course
Makes 30 pieces in total (each kebab is approx 80g)

• 2.5kg minced lamb
• 100g onion
• 20g fresh green chilli
• 2 cloves garlic peeled
• 1 inch ginger peeled
• 1/2 bunch fresh coriander
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander seed
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Mint Sauce for serving

Seekh Kebab Mixture Ready To Marinate

Moulding Keema Around the Skewers

Kebabs Ready to Cook

Method for Seekh Kebab Recipe

1. Finely chop the green chilli and onion and blend it into a paste. Set aside.
2. Grind the ginger and garlic into a paste with a drop of water in a pestle and mortar or a blender.
3. Finely chop the coriander.
4. Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly using your hands.
5. Cover and set aside in a fridge to marinate - leave for a minimum of 30 minutes.
6. Taking small handfuls at a time mould the mince on a skewer. Ensure the mince thickness is evenly distributed on the sewer to allow it to cook evenly.
7. When all the skiers are prepared cook immediately on a grill or BBQ or return to the fridge until you are ready to cook.
8. Cook on a grill, BBQ or pre-heated oven for 10-20 minutes until cooked through - turning occasionally if under a grill or on a BBQ.

Top Tips & Alternatives

• Save time by preparing the keema mix up to two days in advance and storing it in a covered dish or airtight container in the fridge.
• The seek kebab mix works best when put onto a hot grill from chilled. Do not allow it to heat up to room temperature remove from the fridge and cook straight away.
• If you don't have metal skewers soak bamboo ones in water first to prevent them from burning during the cooking process.
• Use the mix to make burgers by rolling small amounts into balls and then pressing them between the palms to form patties.
• Make meatballs and spaghetti with an Indian twist. Roll the mixture into small balls and add them to the hot tomato sauce. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and serve with spaghetti or rice.

Serving Ideas

Seekh Kebabs are particularly versatile and may be served as a starter, snack or as part of a main course. Grilled them to make the perfect starter served with mint sauce or chilli sauce or serve them with salad, rice or other grilled dishes as part of a larger meal.

Make a filling lunch on the go by adding seekh kebab and salad to a wrap. Enjoy any leftovers the next day with a spicy masala omelette for a tasty breakfast.

Seekh Kebab Recipe Shopping List

Zouk Garam Masala

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