Lahori Fish Fry Recipe (Crispy Ajwain Fish)
Make Lahori fish fry: firm fish coated in a spicy besan and ajwain batter, deep fried until crisp, served with chaat masala, lemon and green chutney.
Seekh, chapli, bihari boti, malai boti and gola: the BBQ of Karachi rooftops, Peshawar’s chapli stalls and Eid al-Adha nights. Every kebab recipe explains fat ratios, tenderising and smoke, so kebabs stay on the skewer and stay juicy.
Recipes developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan
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The recipes to cook first
- 9Seekh KebabJuicy beef seekh
Chapli KababPeshawar's famous kabab- 9Bihari BotiMelt-in-the-mouth beef strips
- 9Malai BotiCreamy chicken boti
- 9Gola KebabSoft smoky Karachi gola
- 9Reshmi KebabSilky mild chicken
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Guides behind these recipes
Quick answers
Kebabs and Snacks FAQ
Why do my seekh kebabs fall off the skewer?
Wet onion, lean mince or not enough kneading; see our kebab mince guide.
How do I make BBQ meat tender?
Slice thin or cube small and use raw papaya paste in the marinade.
How do I get coal smoke at home?
Use the dhungar method with a hot coal and ghee.
What is the best kebab for beginners?
Malai boti or chicken seekh.
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Chapshuro Recipe (Hunza Meat Pie)
Make chapshuro from Hunza and Gilgit: thin dough filled with spiced minced meat, onion and chilli, sealed and cooked on a tawa until crisp. Mountain food.
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Sajji Recipe (Balochi Salt Roasted Chicken)
Make Balochi sajji at home: whole chicken rubbed with salt and spices, stuffed with rice, slow roasted until crisp outside and juicy inside. Oven method.
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Kalmi Kebab Recipe (Spiced Chicken Drumstick Kebab)
Make kalmi kebab: chicken drumsticks scored deep, marinated in a spiced hung yoghurt and cream mix with saffron, then grilled until charred and juicy.
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Dhaga Kebab Recipe (Thread-Tied Soft Kebabs)
Make dhaga kebab: very soft spiced mince shaped on skewers and tied with thread so it holds, then grilled and smoked. A Karachi and Hyderabad BBQ speciality.
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Chicken Shashlik Recipe (Pakistani Shashlik with Sauce)
Make Pakistani chicken shashlik: chicken, capsicum, onion and tomato skewered and grilled, served on rice with a tangy chilli tomato shashlik sauce.
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Tikka Boti Recipe (Spicy Beef or Mutton Boti)
Make tikka boti: beef or mutton cubes in a spicy tikka marinade with papaya and lemon, grilled over coal until charred and tender. Classic Pakistani BBQ.
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Malai Boti Recipe (Creamy Chicken Boti)
Make malai boti: boneless chicken in cream, cheese and yoghurt with green chilli and cardamom, grilled until lightly charred. Creamy, juicy and mild.
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Gola Kebab Recipe (Soft Smoky Karachi Gola Kabab)
Make Karachi gola kebab: finely ground beef with papaya and spices, wrapped on skewers, grilled and smoked. Soft, melt-in-the-mouth and full of smoke.
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Bihari Boti Recipe (Tender Smoky Beef Strips)
Make Karachi bihari boti: thin beef strips tenderised with raw papaya, marinated in fried onion, yoghurt and bihari spices, grilled and smoked with coal.
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