Ramzan is marked by food preparation and the consumption of delectable snacks. As a result, many of us experiment with new chicken, mutton, and keema dishes to make our Ramzan Iftar unique. Rather than purchasing these delectable snacks from street vendors, let us create them at home for our family!
Yes, you read that correctly. Following is our minced chicken kebab recipe, a delectable Chapli Kebab that will make a perfect addition to your Iftar spread. So, what are you waiting for? Make this year’s Ramzan extra special by serving the Kebab to your family.
Origin of Chapli Kebab
When it comes to the origins of the chapli kebabs recipe, literature claims that it originated in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area. Chapli Kebab is a Pukhtun speciality that was once called Peshawari Kebab, after the Peshawar province. The word chapli comes from the Pashto word chaprikh, which means “to flatten.” The kebabs are minced chicken or meat cutlets that have been flattened and seasoned with authentic spices and vegetables. The minced chicken kebab recipe travelled from Pakistan to Afghanistan and India.
Best Keema for Minced Chapli Kebab Recipe
The nicest aspect about using keema for Chapli Kebab is that it is easy to make and flatten into kebabs, but getting good keema is always a difficulty. That is no longer the case! Licious provides high-quality Chicken Keema and Mutton Keema, so you can cook simple Chapli Kebab at home using our authentic recipe.
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Minced Chicken Kebab Recipe
Chapli Kebab is, without a doubt, one of India’s top keema street dishes, eaten with mint green chutney, onions, and lemon. The kebabs are made using either chicken or mutton keema, which is combined with authentic Indian spices, tomatoes, green chillies, and other veggies before being flattened into kebabs. They’re then shallow fried in oil for a delicious crunch and flavour. Though the chapli kebabs recipe appears difficult, the authentic chapli kebab recipe described below may easily be created at home.
Minced Chicken/Mutton Kebab Recipe Indian Ingredients
Ingredients
- 250 gms mutton or chicken mince
- 25 gms mutton fat (If not available add 1 tbsp of besan more to the recipe)
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 2-3 chopped garlic cloves
- ¼ tsp Chilli flakes
- ¼ tsp whole coriander seed (crushed)
- 1 pinch hing
- ¼ chilli powder
- ¼ tsp chilli garlic paste
- ¼ tsp Rock Salt (Rock salt can also be replaced with regular salt)
- ¼ tsp regular salt
- 2 small chopped chillies
- 1 small finely chopped tomato (seeds removed)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
- ¼ tsp crushed pepper
- 2 tbsp besan
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- In a grinder, combine all ingredients (apart from the keema) and coarsely grind them.
- Remove the mixture from the grinder and mix it into the keema. Apply a thin layer of oil on a plate and shape/flatten your kebabs. Your kebabs are suitable for shallow frying.
- To create that unique charred flavour, shallow fry until the corners are golden-brown.
- Serve with mint chutney and lachha onion on the side.
Recipe Notes
Minced Chicken/Mutton Kebab Recipe Additional Tips
Keep the following tips in mind to make this meal special:
- Chapli kebabs should not be fried at high flame since they will burn and taste bitter.
- To make a chapli kebab roll at home, serve chapli kebabs with chapati or bread.
Conclusion
During Ramadan, Chapli Kebab is one of the best Iftar snacks. To make Chapli Kebab at home, follow the recipe's step-by-step instructions.
So, what are you waiting for? Make Chapli Kebab and treat yourself to a delicious meal. Take photos of your Chapli Kebab, share them on Instagram with the hashtag #MadeWithLicious, and tag Licious for a chance to win Licious cash.