Sheek Kebab

Recipe for kebab is very popular in South Asia. Sheek kebab is prepared largely in Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi people are very fond of this kebab. Kebab has various types. Chicken kebab is one of them. It is found largely in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Saudi Arabia etc. Sheek kebab is made of chicken, mutton, beef etc. Chicken kebab is a very tasty recipe in Bangladesh. Recipe for kebab is considered as snacks. It is found in plenty in the restaurants in Bangladesh.  Some spices are needed to make this recipe. Its cooking process is not so difficult. The method of preparation is given below;

Ingredients:

• 1 kg boneless lean meat
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground garlic
• 2 cardamoms, crushed
• 2 sticks 2.5 cm piece cinnamon, crushed
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground mace
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, paste
• ½ cup yogurt
• ¼ cup mustard oil
• Salt to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Slice the meat as thin as possible into 3 cm (1½") × 15 cm (6”) pieces. Mix together the spices in a large bowl. Mix in the yogurt.

2. Rub the meat pieces with the mixture. Knead 8-10 minutes very well. Marinate for 7-8 hours.

3. Burn charcoal in the grill till white ash appears on the surface. Thread the meat pieces on to skewers. Roast on the charcoal –grill for about 15 minutes.

4. Brush with oil and roast again for 3-5 minutes or until done.

5. Remove from fire and baste with ghee or oil.

Serve with fresh vegetables –salad, chapatti or parata. Yields 8-10 servings.