Bihari Kebab
Spiced ground lamb patties with ginger, green chili, and fresh herbs, pan-fried until golden. A beloved Indian street food that's tender, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Place ground lamb in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add minced ginger, green chili, cilantro, and onion to the bowl.
Step 3
Sprinkle garam masala and cumin powder over the mixture.
Step 4
Mix everything gently with your hands until just combined.
Step 5
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions.
Step 6
Shape each portion into a flat oval patty about 3 inches long.
Step 7
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 8
Once oil shimmers, carefully place kebabs in the skillet.
Step 9
Cook for 4–5 minutes without moving them.
Step 10
Flip each kebab carefully using a spatula.
Step 11
Cook the second side for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
Step 12
Transfer kebabs to a plate lined with paper towels.
Tools you’ll need
- Mixing bowl
- 10-inch skillet
- Spatula
- Paper towels
- Knife for chopping
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