Best 6 Grilled Ground Lamb On Skewers Seekh Kabobs Recipes

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**Seekh Kabobs: A Journey into Culinary Delights**

Savor the tantalizing flavors of grilled ground lamb skewers, also known as Seekh Kabobs, a culinary masterpiece originating from the vibrant streets of South Asia. These succulent skewers, marinated in a symphony of aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, offer a delectable balance of smokiness, tenderness, and an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. This article presents a diverse collection of Seekh Kabob recipes, each offering unique culinary experiences. From the classic Pakistani Seekh Kabobs, bursting with traditional Pakistani flavors, to the innovative Mediterranean-inspired Lamb Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce, this article has something for every palate. Whether you prefer the bold flavors of Harissa Lamb Skewers or the delicate touch of Lemon-Herb Lamb Kabobs, these recipes promise an unforgettable culinary journey.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED GROUND LAMB KOFTA KEBAB RECIPE



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Don't be intimidated, this EASY lamb kofta recipe is just 6 ingredients! Learn how to make lamb kofta kebab (aka ground lamb kebabs) at home in 15 minutes.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories     Main Course

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 Bamboo skewers
1/4 cup Onion ((grated))
2 cloves Garlic ((minced))
1 tbsp Fresh parsley ((chopped))
1 tbsp Fresh dill ((chopped))
1 tsp Cumin
1 1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
2 lbs Ground lamb

Steps:

  • Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together all ingredients except the lamb. Add the lamb and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
  • Divide the meat into 16 sections. Mold each section of meat around a bamboo skewer, making it a few inches long and about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. You'll fit 2 sections of meat per skewer, about 1-2 inches apart.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates lightly. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 3-5 more minutes, to desired level of doneness. Time on the second side will be about 2 minutes for medium rare, 3 minutes for medium, 4 minutes for medium-well and 5 minutes for well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Protein 18 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 503 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED GROUND LAMB ON SKEWERS (SEEKH KABOBS)



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Street food of India becomes a tantalizing food adventure in your home!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean ground lamb, turkey, chicken or beef
1/2 cup ground blanched almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, ground
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
5 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lime juice, (2 medium limes)
1 teaspoon salt
2 medium cloves garlic
1 to 2 fresh Thai, serrano or cayenne chiles

Steps:

  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In large bowl, mix all kabob ingredients until well blended. Divide mixture into 12 equal parts. Shape each part around 6- to 8-inch bamboo or metal skewer, pressing the mixture with your hands to cover half the length of the skewer.
  • Place kabobs on grill rack. Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 13 to 15 minutes, turning kabobs occasionally to ensure even browning, until lamb is no longer pink in center.
  • In blender, place all chutney ingredients. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. Serve kabobs with chutney. Store chutney, tightly covered, in refrigerator up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg

GRILLED LAMB KEBABS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, quartered
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds lamb loin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes (about 30 pieces)
Vegetable oil, for the grill
Flaky salt, for sprinkling
Tzatziki, for serving

Steps:

  • Puree the onion in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Whisk the oregano, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper into the onion juices. Add the lamb; toss. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Remove the lamb from the marinade and thread onto 4 metal skewers. Grill, turning occasionally, about 8 minutes for medium doneness. Sprinkle with flaky salt and serve with tzatziki.

SEEKH KEBABS



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Seekh kebab (or shish kebab) is a melt-in-your-mouth preparation said to have been brought to the Indian subcontinent by the Turks long before the Mughals popularized the concept. It traditionally consists of minced mutton threaded onto a skewer (or seekh) and cooked in a tandoor, but it's equally delicious with minced lamb or beef. It's also just as good cooked on a grill if you follow these guidelines: the meat should not be too lean; squeeze every bit of liquid from the onion mixture; and let the kebab mixture "marinate" for at least a couple hours. I love to drizzle the finished kebabs with a tart cilantro-yogurt chutney and offer pickled red pearl onions on the side, as they do in Mughlai restaurants. Seekh kebabs can be an appetizer or a main course when served with naan and dal makhani.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 small onion, roughly chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 to 4 Thai green chiles or 1 to 2 serrano chiles (depending on your spice level), stemmed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems, plus extra leaves for serving
4 cloves garlic, grated (about 1 tablespoon)
One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated (2 teaspoons)
1 pound ground lamb, mutton or chuck (about 20 percent fat content)
2 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder (see Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon kabab chini or ground allspice, optional (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons cashew butter, optional (see Cook's Note)
Kosher salt
Breadcrumbs or roasted chickpea flour, for forming the kebabs if needed
Vegetable oil or other neutral-flavored oil, for the grill grates
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Cilantro-Yogurt Chutney, recipe follows
Lime wedges, for serving
Pickled Red Pearl Onions (Sirke Wale Pyaz), recipe follows, optional
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
2 to 3 Thai green chiles or 1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
Zest and juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons juice)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup cider vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
8 ounces red pearl onions, peeled

Steps:

  • Add the onions, chiles, and cilantro to a food processor and pulse until evenly and finely chopped, scrapping down the sides of the processor with a rubber spatula as needed. Transfer the mixture to a piece of folded over cheesecloth and add the garlic and ginger. Gather up the ends of the cheesecloth and squeeze every bit of liquid from the mixture. (A lot should come out.) This step is imperative to making a good kebab and makes it easier to skewer the meat mixture.
  • Combine the meat, garam masala, chili powder, kabab chini (if using), cashew butter (if using) and squeezed onion mixture in a large bowl. Knead until thoroughly combined, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
  • Meanwhile, add 2 teaspoons salt to the meat mixture and knead to incorporate. (Do this just before you are ready to make the skewers.)
  • Skewering is the only slightly tricky part of this recipe. With moist hands, form the meat into about sixteen 2-inch-wide balls. If the mixture is too moist to hold together, knead in some breadcrumbs. On a large work surface, roll each ball into a cylinder about 1-inch thick and 3 to 4 inches long. Thread the cylinders onto metal skewers. Depending on the size of your skewers, you can thread 3 to 4 cylinders on a single skewer. Don't worry too much about keeping a perfect cylindrical shape.
  • When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grates. Lay the skewers on the grates, close the lid and cook until grill marks form on the bottom of the kebabs, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the kebabs, close the lid and cook until the meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. The whole process should take no more than 6 to 8 minutes. If there are significant flare ups, move the kebabs to another part of the grill and continue cooking.
  • Slide the kebabs off the skewers onto a platter. Garnish with cilantro leaves and lightly drizzle with Cilantro-Yogurt Chutney. Serve with lime wedges, the remaining chutney for dipping and Pickled Red Pearl Onions (if using).
  • Combine the cilantro, yogurt, chiles, garlic, lime zest, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender and process until smooth. It should have the consistency of a creamy salad dressing. If it's too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Taste and adjust the salt and/or lime, if needed.
  • Combine the vinegar, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer until the sugar and salt are dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the onions and let come to room temperature. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate, covered, for 4 days. The pickles will keep in the refrierator for up to 1 month.

INDIAN STYLE SHEEKH KABAB



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This is a spicy and extremely flavorful recipe which will surely be a hit at any BBQ party.

Provided by Yakuta Rasheed

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground lamb
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s onions, finely chopped
½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon green chile paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
8 each skewers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix ground lamb, onions, mint, cilantro, ginger paste, and chile paste. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Mold handfuls of the lamb mixture, about 1 cup, to form sausages around skewers. Make sure the meat is spread to an even thickness. Refrigerate until you are ready to grill.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Brush grate liberally with oil, and arrange kabobs on grill. Cook for 10 minutes, or until well done, turning as needed to brown evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 665.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SEEKH KEBAB WITH MINT CHUTNEY



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Served at most traditional Indian restaurants, seekh kebabs are made with ground lamb that's been seasoned with garam masala, cumin seeds, fresh ginger and fresh cilantro, then grilled and served with raw red onion and bright mint chutney to offset the richness and heat. This recipe comes from Chintan Pandya, the executive chef at Adda Indian Canteen, a New York restaurant that specializes in homestyle Indian food. You'll need to purchase deggi mirch, an Indian chile powder that tastes somewhat like a smoky paprika, but is mild enough to be used in a quantity large enough to color the meat red. The spiced meat mixture benefits from chilling to help retain its shape on the grill, but you could also roll it into meatballs and pan-sear them on the stovetop or roast them in the oven, if the season dictates.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, barbecues, finger foods, meat, skewers and kebabs, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 kebabs

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/4 pounds ground lamb
1 packed cup shredded Amul cheese or white Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
1/3 packed cup very finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons deggi chile powder, plus additional for garnish
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced green Thai chile or serrano chile (with seeds)
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon black cumin seeds (shah zeera) or regular cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Kosher salt
Neutral oil, for greasing
3 packed cups roughly chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 packed cups roughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced green Thai or serrano chile (seeds included)
2 tablespoons anardana (dried pomegranate seeds), crushed, or very finely chopped fresh mango
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more as needed
Red onion, very thinly sliced, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the lamb skewers: In a large bowl, combine the lamb with the cheese, cilantro, chile powder, ginger, garlic, green chile, garam masala, cumin seeds, cardamom and 2 teaspoons salt. Shape the meat like a sausage into six 5-inch logs that are just under 2 inches thick. Skewer each and pack them tightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours and up to overnight to firm up.
  • Prepare the mint chutney: Add the cilantro, mint, red onion, ginger, green chile and 1/4 cup water to a blender. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. (Add more water by the spoonful, if needed, until mixture is saucy.) Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the anardana, lemon juice and sugar; season to taste with salt and more sugar, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use. (The mint chutney is best the day it's prepared, but it can be refrigerated one day in advance.)
  • Brush the grill with neutral oil and heat over medium. Grill the kebabs, rotating as needed, until browned all over and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with mint chutney, and very thinly sliced red onion, if desired. Sprinkle kebabs and onions (if using) with deggi chile powder and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb: Look for ground lamb that is fresh and has a good fat content. This will ensure that your kabobs are juicy and flavorful.
  • Season the lamb well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of spices and herbs when seasoning the lamb. This will help to give your kabobs a delicious flavor.
  • Form the kabobs tightly: When forming the kabobs, make sure to pack the lamb mixture tightly onto the skewers. This will help to prevent them from falling apart when you grill them.
  • Grill the kabobs over medium-high heat: This will help to cook the kabobs quickly and evenly.
  • Baste the kabobs with marinade or sauce: This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Let the kabobs rest before serving: This will help to keep the juices in the kabobs and prevent them from becoming dry.

Conclusion:

Grilled ground lamb on skewers, also known as seekh kabobs, is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your kabobs are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. So fire up your grill and get started!

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