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Pakistani Bun Kebab served and ready to eat

Pakistani Bun Kebab

Spiced lentil-and-meat patties in a soft bun with chutney and onion — Karachi's favourite street sandwich.

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30 minPrep
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20 minCook
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4Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 300g beef mince
  • 1/2 cup chana daal, boiled
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 egg
  • 4 soft buns
  • Sliced onion, mint chutney, lemon
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Cook the mince with daal, onion, garlic and spices until very dry; cool.
  2. Blend to a smooth, sticky paste.
  3. Shape into flat patties.
  4. Dip in beaten egg and shallow-fry until golden on both sides.
  5. Toast the buns; fill with kebab, sliced onion, chutney and a squeeze of lemon.
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Tara’s tips

  • The mince paste must be dry enough to hold its shape.
  • Toast the buns lightly for the best texture.

Serving suggestions

  • Eat hot.

Storage & reheating

Patties 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

Vegetarian version?

Use double the daal with mashed potato instead of meat.

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