Ginger and Mint Seekh Kebab

I made these a few weeks ago for a barbecue we were having. I decided to make these seekh kebab to serve as appetizers with some shrimp. I love making seekh kebabs since they are so simple and full of flavor.

I kept it real simple for these particular ones. The two main ingredients I added were ginger and mint. I love the two aromatics together- they make anything taste delicious.

I of course started with ground turkey meat. You can use ground pork or lamb but since turkey meat is healthier- I always use that.

I simply marinated the meat with ginger, mint, cilantro, coriander powder and garam masala. I beat an egg for binding and some salt- thats it. It is great for this mixture to sit for a few hours if not over night (that would be ideal). It is amazing what a difference over night makes- the seekh kebab come out a lot more flavorful.

I have extra long metal skewers which I used to make the seekh kebabs on the grill outside. It doesn’t take very long for the meat to cook and so they were done in no time. I served them with some mint chutney and it was a wonderful appetizer.

You could serve in hot dog or any other kind of buns and make a meal out of them. Drizzle some mint chutney on top and maybe some onions and you have a fabulous sandwich.

Try the ginger and mint seekh kebab for your next barbecue….

• 1 pound ground turkey meat (dark meat)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
• ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 to 3 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 to 4 metal skewers

Add the ground meat into a medium bowl with the egg, ginger, mint, cilantro, coriander powder, garam masala, salt and the cayenne pepper. Mix well with both hands incorporating all the ingredients well.
Form the meat around the skewers dividing them equally. Cook on the grill till the meat is done and serve with mint chutney.