Ingredients
- 500 g chicken mince
- 120 g thick yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil or melted butter for brushing
- 1 small piece charcoal (optional)
- 1 teaspoon oil or ghee (for charcoal smoke, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine chicken mince and thick yogurt and mix gently.
- Add ginger garlic paste, chopped green chilies, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Add lemon juice, cornflour, and chopped coriander leaves and mix until the mixture becomes slightly sticky.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
- Lightly oil your hands and shape the mixture onto skewers to form long kababs or shape into oval patties.
- Preheat a grill pan, barbecue grill, or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the kababs for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally so they cook evenly.
- Brush lightly with oil or melted butter during cooking.
- For optional charcoal smoke, heat a small charcoal piece until red hot and place it in a small foil cup in the pan with the cooked kababs.
- Pour 1 teaspoon oil or ghee over the charcoal and immediately cover the pan with a lid.
- Allow the smoke to infuse for 3–5 minutes, then remove the charcoal.
- Serve the kababs hot.
Notes
- Marinating longer enhances the flavor and tenderness.
- If the mixture feels too wet, add a little extra cornflour to help bind it.
- You can bake the kababs at 200°C for 15–18 minutes if you prefer not to grill.
- Add chopped mint for a fresh herbal flavor.
- Serve with flatbread, rice, salad, or yogurt-based sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
