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Spiced Lamb Seekh Kebab

Ground lamb mixed with ginger, garlic, and garam masala, shaped onto skewers and pan-seared until golden. A weeknight version of the classic Kashmiri kebab—fragrant, spiced, and done in minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
22g
Spiced Lamb Seekh Kebab
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine lamb, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix until just combined.

  2. Step 2

    Divide mixture into 4 equal portions. Mold each onto a metal skewer, pressing firmly into an elongated log about 4 inches long.

  3. Step 3

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Add skewers to skillet without moving them for 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.

  5. Step 5

    Rotate each skewer and cook 2–3 minutes more until cooked through and browned on all sides.

  6. Step 6

    Slide kebabs onto a plate. Serve with lemon wedges and mint chutney.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium mixing bowl
  • 4 metal skewers
  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • tongs

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