Seekh kebab

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Template:Short description Template:Infobox prepared food Seekh kebab is a type of kebab, native to the Indian subcontinent,[1][2] made with Indian subcontinent spices, spiced minced or ground meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, formed into cylinders on skewers and grilled.[3][4] 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 a signature dish in Indian metro cities such as Kolkata, Bhopal, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, across Pakistan, and Bangladesh.[2][1]

Description

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Raw Seekh kebabs ready to be grilled, Russell Market, Bangalore, India.

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/cilantro 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.[2][1]

Some popular seekh kebabs variants are gola kabab, tunde ke kabab, kakori kebab and gilafi seekh kebab. Vegetarian seekh kebabs popular in India are made with beans, carrots, potatoes, cauliflowers and green peas.

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