The Original Karim’s Seekh Kebab

The Indian version of sausage, seekh kebab is ground spiced meat (or vegetables) molded onto square or flat skewers and grilled over charcoal. Sometimes the kebabs are cooked in the extremely high heat of a tandoor oven (especially at fancy restaurants), but traditionally they’re grilled on a brazier. Flat skewers (at least a half inch wide) work well, but don’t use slender metal skewers or the meat will fall off.

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