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Chapli Kebab served and ready to eat

Chapli Kebab

Flat, juicy spiced beef patties from Peshawar with pomegranate seeds and a crisp edge — bold, fragrant and addictive.

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20 minPrep
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15 minCook
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4Serves
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EasyLevel
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Ingredients

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • Handful coriander
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (dried or fresh)
  • 1 tbsp coarse coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp gram flour
  • Salt
  • Oil for shallow frying

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients except the oil and knead for a couple of minutes.
  2. Rest 20 minutes so the flavours meld.
  3. Shape into wide, thin flat patties.
  4. Shallow-fry in oil over medium heat until deep golden and crisp on both sides.
  5. Drain on paper.
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Tara’s tips

  • Keep the kebabs flat and wide for the crispy edges.
  • Coarse-crushed coriander seeds are the signature flavour.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with naan, onion rings and lemon.

Storage & reheating

Cooked kebabs keep 3 days; uncooked freeze well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Make ahead?

Yes — shape and refrigerate up to a day before frying.

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