Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs/Burgers
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 6 to 8 mins | Makes 16 to 18 approx.
These flat burger style kebabs or sometimes called 'Chappal Kebab' (after the word for a flat sandal in Punjabi - phonetically pronounced as chapl). I usually make mine with mutton mince as I prefer the flavour but you can also use beef using this same recipe. I add the chicken mince to help bind the kebab/burger.
INGREDIENTS
- 800g lamb/beef/mutton mince
- 200g chicken mince (optional)
- 1 finely grated onion
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- tsp of salt (or to taste)
- tsp coriander powder
- tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (to cook)
METHOD
- Place your choice of mince and chicken mince in a large bowl. Now add the onion, green chillies, of salt, coriander powder and fresh coriander. Mix thoroughly using your hands (if you are not a fan of touching raw meat - just wear some gloves).
- Take about 3 tbsp (60g) of the mixture, shape into patties using the palms of your hands and fingers. (To achieve perfectly flat and even shape, make a small ball with the meat, place in between some clingfilm and flatten by pressing down using a dinner plate).
- Cook for 2 to 3 mins on each side on a medium to hot barbeque.
TOP TIP:
If you find that the meat sticks to your barbeque then first seal the meat in an hot frying pan for 30 secs on each side before finishing on a BBQ.
BBQ TANDOORI CHICKEN WINGS
Cooking time: 10 mins | Prep Time: 5mins
INGREDIENTS
- 20 chicken wings
- 2 tbsp plain yoghurt
- 1 tsp of chilli powder
- 1 tsp of tandoori powder
- ½ tsp of coriander powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
METHOD
- In a large bowl, add the yoghurt, salt, lemon juice, chilli powder, coriander powder, tandoori powder and mix together - this is your marinade. Now add chicken wings and coat thoroughly.
- Cook on a medium to hot barbeque for 10 mins, turning periodically. Make sure the chicken is cooked through before eating.
- Best served hot with my fabulous coleslaw, mayo or ketchup or a minty youghurt.
TAMARIND AND TURMERIC COLESLAW
Prep Time: 10 mins | 5-6 Side Servings
I designed this coleslaw for my ITV show last year and it's now so popular in our house that I now make it all the time, especially when we have a barbeque. It's a healthier version than normal coleslaw, as not only is it made with less mayonnaise (very calorific), it also contains turmeric which we all know has great health benefits.
INGREDIENTS
- 300g white cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
- 100ml natural yogurt
- 80g mayonnaise
- ½ tsps turmeric
- 2 tbsp tamarind paste
- ½ tsps of salt & pepper
METHOD:
- In a large bowl, add the yoghurt, mayonnaise, tamarind, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Now add the onions, carrots and white cabbage. Stir thoroughly ensuring all the vegetables are covered in the lovely creamy sauce.
- Store in the fridge and it will last for days (best served at room temperature).