The warm embrace of grilling season always brings opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors, sharing laughter, stories, and incredible food. Many years ago, I had the pleasure of making Shiek Kabobs for a neighborhood get-together that still stands as a cherished memory. The gathering, full of camaraderie and joy, had drawn an impressive crowd of around 30 to 40 people—a testament to the close-knit community we shared.
So fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and craft your own batch of Shiek Kabobs. Who knows? They might just become the star of your next neighborhood gathering—or even spark a tradition worth repeating for generations.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb or lean ground beef
- 1 onion finely minced
- 1 tsp Asian chili sauce
- 2 tsp methi (optional)
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala powder
- kosher salt to taste
- 2-3 sprigs fresh coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- vegetable oil cooking spray
Dahi-Podina Chutney (optional)
- 2/3 cup natural yogurt
- 4 tsp sugar
- 2-3 sprigs mint leaves chopped
Garnish
- 2-3 sprigs fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
- Mix 4 tsp sugar, 2-3 sprigs mint leaves and 2-3 sprigs fresh cilantro chopped mix and set aside until ready to use.
- Soak 6-8 wooden skewers in water and pre heat the BBQ on high.
- Mix 1 lb ground lamb or lean ground beef, 1 onion finely minced, 1 tsp Asian chili sauce, 2 tsp methi (optional), 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp garam masala powder, kosher salt to taste, 2-3 sprigs fresh coriander leaves, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, 2 eggs slightly beaten, and 2/3 cup natural yogurt in a medium sized bowl. Mix the contents with your hands until all the ingredients have been fully incorporated.
- Surround the skewer with a handful of the mixture and spread so that it is about 4-6 inches long and less than an inch thick.
- Place a sheet of aluminum foil on one side of the grill and lay the skewers with the stick end on the foil.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes, and then turn, if the skewers do not want to release from the grill, allow another minute or so.
- Turn and grill the second side.
