Reshmi Kebab Recipe (Silky Creamy Chicken Kebab)
Make reshmi kebab: chicken in a silky marinade of cream, cashew paste, yoghurt and white pepper, grilled gently so it stays soft. Mild, creamy and tender.
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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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.
Every recipe
All kebab and snack recipes
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Chicken Seekh Kebab Recipe (Juicy, Never Dry)
Make juicy chicken seekh kebabs: thigh mince with cheese or butter for moisture, squeezed onion, roasted besan and spices, kneaded and grilled. Never dry.
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Seekh Kebab Recipe (Pakistani Beef Seekh Kabab)
Make Pakistani seekh kebabs that stay on the skewer: double ground beef with fat, squeezed onion, roasted besan and spices, kneaded sticky and grilled.
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Aloo ki Tikki Recipe (Crispy Potato Patties)
Make crispy aloo ki tikki with dry mashed potatoes, spices and a little cornflour, shallow-fried golden. Tips for crisp crust and tikki that hold together.
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Shami Kebab Recipe (Soft Beef and Chana Dal)
Make soft shami kebabs with beef and chana dal cooked dry, ground smooth and shallow-fried with an egg coating. Freezer-friendly, with fixes for breaking.
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Chapli Kabab Recipe (Peshawari Style)
Make juicy Peshawari chapli kabab with beef mince, tomato, pomegranate seeds and crushed coriander, shallow-fried in fat. Fixes for kababs that break.
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Chicken Pakora Recipe (Crispy Besan Fritters)
Make crispy chicken pakora with spiced boneless chicken in a light besan batter. Oil temperature, batter thickness and fixes for soggy or oily pakoras.
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Lahori Chargha Recipe (Steamed and Fried Whole Chicken)
Make Lahori chargha at home: a whole chicken marinated in tangy red masala, steamed until juicy, then fried crisp. Marinade, steaming times and fixes.
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