Bun kebab
Karachi's favourite street burger, a spiced lentil and beef patty in a soft bun with chutney and onion.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.41 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Simmer the beef and lentils in a pan with 200 ml water, the cumin, coriander, chilli, garam masala and salt for 20 minutes, until the lentils are soft and the water has gone.
20 min - 2
Cool for 5 minutes, then mash well. Mix in the chopped onion, half the green chilli, the fresh coriander and the egg.
- 3
Shape into 4 flat patties. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry for 4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.
4 min - 4
Toast the buns lightly in the pan.
- 5
Spread chutney on the buns. Add the patty, sliced red onion, tomato and the rest of the green chilli.
- 6
Press the tops on and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
