How to Make Pakistani Chapli Kebab - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pakistani Chapli Kebab is a popular and traditional dish that hails from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. It is a flavorful and aromatic kebab that is packed with a variety of spices and herbs, making it a beloved meat dish for many.

The word "chapli" means "flat" in the Pashto language, and this particular kebab is known for its distinct flat shape. The kebabs are typically made with ground meat, such as beef or lamb, and are mixed with various ingredients to create a truly uni...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely chopped mint
  • 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tomato, sliced into rounds
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Coat a small skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beaten egg in the hot skillet until scrambled and set, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine scrambled egg, beef, onion, chopped tomato, cilantro, mint, ginger-garlic paste, coriander seeds, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; mix by hand until well combined. Shape mixture into patties. Press a tomato slice into the center of each patty.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook patties in hot oil in batches until charred, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 759mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 597mg