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The Best Chapli Kabab
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp carom seeds - ajwain, optional - use if you have it
  • 1.5 to 2 tbsp dried pomegranate seeds, anardana - See Note 1
  • 3 tbsp ( 25 g) corn flour (makai ka atta) or gram flour (besan)
  • 1 lb ( 454 g) ground beef, 20% fat - not lean
  • ½ medium to large ( 150 g) red onion, very finely chopped - may use pulse function of food processor for this
  • 2 ( 30 g) green onions (scallions), both white & green parts, finely chopped
  • 2 to 4 small ( 5 g) green chili peppers (such as Thai/Bird's Eye Chili or Serrano), finely chopped
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or crushed
  • ½ to ¾ inch ginger, finely chopped or crushed
  • ¼ cup ( 8 to 10 g) cilantro leaves (fresh coriander), finely chopped
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes, plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp red chili powder
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 egg, whisked
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  • 1 small ( 70 to 100 g) Roma tomato, deseeded and very finely diced - discard excess pulp/juices - See Note 2
  • neutral oil, for frying
  • subheading: Garnish:
  • ground coriander
  • cilantro leaves
  • lemon wedges, to serve alongside
  • Cilantro/Mint Raita (Yogurt Chutney), optional - to serve alongside
  • subheading: EQUIPMENT:
  • Skillet (preferably cast iron but any will do)
  • Large Spatula (for turning the kababs)
  • Spice Grinder or Food Processor (for roughly crushing spices)
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