5-Minute Homemade Seekh Kabab Masala stands out because it contains no preservatives. Unlike many boxed masalas, it strikes the perfect balance—not too strong and not too mild. It's easy to make with just a few ingredients you likely already have in your spice cabinet.
5-Minute Homemade Seekh Kabab Masala has become a must-have in my kitchen. I was trying to recreate the amazing Seekh Kababs I had on Burns Road in Karachi—seriously, nothing I bought from the store came close.
Every spice combination I tried was either painfully bland or just plain weird—one even made my kababs taste like potpourri. After months of trial and error (and more kitchen failures than I'd like to admit), I finally nailed it. I bought the Burns Road Seekh Kabab taste from Karachi to my kitchen.
This Homemade Seekh Kabab Masala actually delivers! All it takes is a quick dry roast of some whole spices, a spin in the spice grinder, a mix of powdered stuff—and boom. You're officially in kabab heaven.
At last, this Pakistani spice blend came together, allowing me to perfect my Beef Seekh Kabab and Chicken Seekh Kabab recipes.
Beef Seekh Kababs or Chicken Seekh Kababs are long skewers of minced meat blended with spices, onions, and fresh herbs. This Pakistani appetizer recipe is a popular barbecue dish enjoyed throughout Pakistan and is often regarded as a favorite appetizer.
They taste great wrapped in paratha, naan, or chapati, making them a convenient option for your kids' lunch as well.
INGREDIENTS
- Kabab Cheni – This ingredient provides the unique taste and aroma of Seekh Kababs. It's one of the most essential components that distinguishes Seekh Kababs from other types of kebabs.
- Roasted Chickpeas (Channa) – These help bind the ingredients together while adding flavor to the Seekh Kababs.
- Ajwain – Another key ingredient that enhances the flavor of Seekh Kababs. Don't add too much because it's a bitter flavor ingredient so please use as instructed.
- Peepli – This ingredient adds heat and contributes to the distinct flavor of Seekh Kababs.
- Rice Flour – This serves as an additional binding agent.
HOW TO MAKE SEEKH KABAB MASALA?
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5-Minute Homemade Seekh Kabab Masala
Equipment
- spice grinder
Ingredients
Whole Spices
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 10 round dried red pepper
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ cinnamon stick
- 2 mace javitri
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp roasted chickpeas roasted channa
- 1 tsp poppy seeds khash khash
- 1 tsp allspice kabab cheeni
- 1 tsp carrom seeds ajwain
- 25 cloves
- 4 anise star
- 2 black cardamom seeds only discard the skin
- 2 long pepper peepli
Powdered spices
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala powder
- 1 tsp dried pomegranate powder anardana powder
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Deskin the black cardamom, discard the skin and keep the seeds.
- Dry roast all the whole spices including the black cardamom seeds.
- Grind it until they are powdered form.
- Take it out in a bowl, and now add in the salt, rice flour, and all the powdered spice.
- Mix well!
- Store it in an airtight jar.
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