Pakistani Gola Kabab
Soft, juicy Pakistani kababs made with spiced ground beef and coal-smoked for a deep, restaurant-style flavour.
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 onion fried and crushed
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoon gram flour
- 1½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- ½ teaspoon mace powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted and crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon meat tenderizer or 1 teaspoon papaya paste
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 2-3 green chilies chopped
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the ground beef and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Place a small piece of foil in the centre of the bowl. Set a piece of lit charcoal on the foil, add a few drops of oil and immediately cover the bowl. Let it sit for 8-10 minutes then discard the charcoal.
- Refrigerate the seasoned mince for at least 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to develop. You can skip this step if short on time.
- Take a jumbo smoothie straw and shape the mixture around it into a croquette shape. Gently slide the straw out before cooking. You can also use a thick skewer or chopsticks.
- Heat a shallow layer of oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the kababs until cooked through and evenly browned on all sides.
- Transfer to a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot with green chutney or imli chutney.
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Notes
- These kababs taste best when made with beef. You can also use mutton, lamb or chicken mince.
- Ask your butcher to double grind the mince, or blend it briefly in a food processor for that smooth, dense texture.
- Resting time is recommended but not mandatory. If you're short on time you can skip it and fry them straight away.
- To freeze, shape the kababs and lay them flat on a tray. Once frozen, transfer to a zip lock bag. They keep well for up to 2 months. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- See the coal smoking tip in the post above for a step by step guide.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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