Note: A viewer advised these may also be called Seekh Kebabs. To tell you the truth I came up with this recipe and then I had to find the kebab I made and I saw Shami before Seekh. Since these are my version of the recipe.... I will let you decided what they should be called. :)
Ingredients:
Roasting Spices:
In a pan dry roast the following spices:
1-2 tsp coriander seeds
2-3 dry chilies broken (or to taste)
1 tsp black peppercorns
Roast until fragrant (careful not to burn). Then transfer into another dish and let the spices cool down. Once cool grind in a spice grinder to a fine powder. Combine with the other dry spices below.

1 tsp mango powder
1-2 tsp garam masala,
1 tsp ground paprika
salt to taste.
Note: If mango powder is not available to you, substitute some lime juice (about half a lime)
1 large onion sliced and caramelized
1Tbs of garlic grated
1Tbs of ginger grated
1-2 serrano chilies finely minced
2-3 Tbs finely minced mint leaves
2-3 Tbs finely minced parsley
Note: You can omit the caramelized onion if you wish and use a finely minced red onion. I have done both.
2lbs of ground lean meat
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup chickpea flour or bread crumbs.
Note: I used a combo of ground chicken and pork. You can try turkey, beef, lamb etc...
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together and allow meat to marinate in fridge for 30 minutes or more. Once meat is marinated added 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves. Then take a small amount of the meat mixture and fry it to see if there was enough seasoning before making the kebabs.
Form the Kebabs around a wooden skewer. I soaked my skewers in water for 1 hour prior to baking. Broil for 5 minutes on each side turning once. You can also pan fry them on a griddle until cooked all the way around. Enjoy.
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nice work....
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a lot of spices...very interesting! Have a great week, Ramona. :)
ReplyDeleteWhy would anyone omit caramelized onions??? :) I've never heard of mango powder, but now I'm intrigued. The kebabs look delicious. Our Armenian variety is one of the dishes I learned last summer while visiting my family. Now I'll have another kind to tuck under my belt. I love the spices in here.
ReplyDeleteI definitely have to try this!
ReplyDeleteThese look so spicy and flavorful!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who always talks about making shamis...and now I see why! These look wonderful, Ramona :)
ReplyDeleteHi, these look like seekh kebabs..'m not sure about the ingredients of shami and seekh kebab but from the look of these pics, they are seekh and not shami..pl clear my doubt! BTW awesome pics
ReplyDeleteI think they can both ways... they are very similar. I came up with the recipe and then I tried to find the kebab they were. Shami was the first one I say. :) I think I will Put Seekh in my post too so it represents both. :) Thanks for the info.
DeleteSo kind of you to reply cordially! cos however I try to express my view warmly when it comes to doubts/queries, the author becomes furious for I'd have pointed out her/his mistake ...ur blog is wonderful and so are u:)keep up the great work Ramona:)
DeleteThank you. :) Have a great day. ~ Ramona
DeleteI've never had these before, but it won't be love. I love this and the flavors sounds fabulous!
ReplyDeleteKebabs are a favorite in my house, and I love how simple and savory these are! Well done Ramona - food on a stick is always an A+ in my book. ;)
ReplyDeleteYum! These look so good with all the different seasonings! I know my family would love them!
ReplyDeleteThe other day I was going to make kebabs only to realize I needed more skewers. I was so disappointed.
ReplyDeleteLet's just call them delicious!! Time for me to buy some skewers.
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