Ready to travel with your taste buds? Come with us to the bustling streets of Peshawar, Pakistan, where the smell of freshly fried chapli kababs fills the air. This legendary dish, rooted in Pashtun cooking, is so much more than a burger – it's a riot of flavours and textures. Juicy mince, crunchy vegetables and a complex spice blend come together in irresistible harmony. Now you can easily recreate it in your own kitchen with the perfect spice mix.
Ingredients for Authentic Chapli Kababs (serves about 4)
- 500 g lamb or beef mince
- 1 packet Shan Chapli Kabab Mix – the secret to that perfect flavour
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, one finely chopped and one thinly sliced
- 2–3 green chillies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 100 ml fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp cornflour or gram flour (to bind)
- Oil for frying
Method – Step by Step
- Step 1: Make the mixture
- In a large bowl, combine the mince with the chopped onion, chopped tomato, green chilli and fresh coriander. Mix well.
- Step 2: Add the spices
- Add the whole packet of Shan Chapli Kabab Mix, the beaten egg and the cornflour to the mince. Knead everything together with your hands for a few minutes until thoroughly combined and the mixture feels firm.
- Step 3: Shape your kababs
- Wet your hands with a little water or oil to stop the mixture sticking. Take a handful and shape it into flat, round patties, about 1–1.5 cm thick. Traditionally, a thin slice of tomato is pressed onto the top of each kabab.
- Step 4: Fry to perfection
- Heat a generous layer of oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Carefully add the chapli kababs, a few at a time so the pan isn't overcrowded. Fry for 4–5 minutes per side, or until cooked through with a beautiful golden, crispy crust.
- Step 5: Serve and enjoy
- Serve your sizzling chapli kababs straight away with freshly baked naan, a cooling mint raita and a crisp salad. Enjoy an authentic Pakistani feast!
Ready to Taste Peshawar?
Making real chapli kababs has never been easier. With Shan Chapli Kabab Mix, there's no hunting for a long list of exotic spices such as pomegranate seeds, nigella seeds and dried fenugreek leaves. Shan has done the work for you, creating a well-balanced blend for that distinctive, rich, aromatic flavour that marks out a true chapli kabab. Give your taste buds a treat and take friends and family on a trip to the culinary heart of South Asia.
Buy Shan Chapli Kabab Mix here and start your culinary journey!
