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Handi Kebab

By Shazia @diary_of_a_home
Handi Kebab
kebabs are an integral part of Pakistani cuisine, where every region has it's own version. Handi kebabs are made on the same principal as regular ones. The spice mixture is more or less the same but to complete the opera they are tossed in a thick tomato based gravy.
The basic method for making the kebabs is the same i.e. you mix the mince with a handful of spices and herbs, form cylindrical shapes and shallow fry, tuck them into a thick gravy and if that's not enough to tickle your taste buds... top with sliced green chili peppers and ginger Julienne
These are best served with naans or chapati but since I have a bunch of rice addicts in my house, I like to serve it with rice.

IngredientsQuantiy

minced lamb meat600g               

onion chopped2large

tomatoes chopped2large

ginger/garlic paste2 tsp each

cumin powder2tsp

coriander powder2tsp

red chili powder3 tsp

garam masala1 tsp

saltto taste

anar dana powder (pomegranate seeds)1 tbsp

wheat flour4 tbsp

egg1 small

oil4 tbsp + extra for frying

chopped fresh corianderas needed

chopped green chiliesas needed


Place the mince along with 1 chopped onion, 1tsp each of ginger/ garlic paste, 1 tsp cumin powder,1 tsp coriander powder, 2 tsp red chili powder, garam masala, salt and anar dana powder.
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 Also add the egg and corn flour or wheat flour. Mix properly to amalgamate all the ingredients together.
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Form into cylindrical shapes.
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Shallow fry.
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Preparing The Gravy:
Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the onions until golden brown in color.
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Add 1 tsp each of ginger and garlic paste. Saute for about half a minute before adding the chopped tomatoes.
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Now add the red chili powder,salt, turmeric,1tsp cumin and  1 tsp coriander powder. Cook for about 5 minutes with the lid and then add the yogurt.
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You will know that the gravy is ready when the oil separates. Once the gravy is ready you can toss the fried kebabs in it. Excuse my absent mindedness but I forgot to photograph this step.
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Once the kebabs are coated with the gravy you can garnish with freshly chopped coriander, green chilies and ginger julienns.
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Serve with naan, chapati or rice and a bowl of salad.

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