Chapli Kebab

Chapli Kebab is a tasty kebab cooked with minced beef or lamb that is seasoned with herbs, spices, and occasionally vegetables before being shallow-fried into crispy patties.

Mar 12, 2025 - 11:59
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Chapli Kebab
Prep Time 45 min
Cook Time 15 min
Serving 6
Difficulty Intermediate

Traditionally prepared with beef or lamb and seasoned with herbs, spices, and occasionally vegetables, chapi kebab is a fragrant and tasty minced meat kebab. The mixture is formed into round, flat patties, which are then shallow-fried till golden and crispy. Chapli Kebab, which is popular in Pakistan and Afghanistan, is frequently served with naan, rice, or yogurt and topped with lemon and fresh cilantro. Dried fenugreek leaves, cumin, coriander, and red chile give it its unique flavor.

Ingredients

  • For the Kebab Mixture:
  • 1 1/2 pounds minced meat (usually beef or lamb)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1 egg (to bind)
  • 2 tbsp rice flour (or corn flour) for binding
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional, for flavor)
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (methi) (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • For Cooking:
  • Oil for shallow frying

Directions

  • Minced meat, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies, cilantro, mint, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, garam masala, black pepper, and salt are all combined in a large bowl to prepare Chapli Kebab. 
  • Mix well to incorporate the egg, rice flour (or corn flour), pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, and dried fenugreek leaves (if using).  
  • To aid in the blending of tastes, let the mixture rest for around half an hour.  
  • Form the ingredients into flat, rounded patties.
  • In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Cook the kebabs for 4–5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.  
  • Serve hot, along by rice, naan, or yogurt and chutney.