Chapli kebabs
Flat, crisp-edged beef patties from Peshawar, full of tomato, coriander seeds and pomegranate seeds.
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.35 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
Mix the beef, onion, tomatoes, chillies, fresh coriander, egg, cornflour, crushed spices, chilli flakes, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix for 2 minutes with your hands.
- 2
Chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 3
Wet your hands and shape the mix into 8 flat patties about 1 cm thick. Press a thumb into the middle of each.
- 4
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the patties in batches for 4 minutes on each side until dark golden and crisp at the edges.
4 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper. Serve hot with naan, yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon.
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