Kabab Hindi

Name: Kabab Hindi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Main dishes
Ingredients: 2 lbs Minced meat; 2 onions (diced); 1 can dices tomato (you can use fresh tomatoes ); 1 can tomato sauce (you can use fresh tomatoes); 3-4 tablespoons olive oil (you can use vegetable oil ); 1 tablespoon 7 spices (optional); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon sumac; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon bread crumps; 1/4 cup pine nuts (for garnish); 1 tablespoon paprika

Prep30 min

Cook1h

Total1h 30m

Servings8

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

2 lbs Minced meat
2 onions (diced)
1 can dices tomato (you can use fresh tomatoes )
1 can tomato sauce (you can use fresh tomatoes)
3-4 tablespoons olive oil (you can use vegetable oil )
1 tablespoon 7 spices (optional)
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sumac
1 egg
1 tablespoon bread crumps
1/4 cup pine nuts (for garnish)
1 tablespoon paprika

Instructions

1
Begin by placing the minced meat in a large mixing bowl. Add one finely minced onion, the spices listed above, one egg, and the breadcrumbs. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture becomes well combined and uniform. At this stage, you may cook a small piece of the mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Shape the meat mixture into small kebabs roughly the length and width of a finger. Place them in the hot pan and fry until they develop a light golden colour and are partially cooked. Remove the kebabs from the pan and arrange them evenly in a large oven tray.
3
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and the second diced onion to the tray around the kebabs. Stir the vegetables gently to distribute them evenly. Season lightly with salt, black pepper, and sumac, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
4
Place the tray in a preheated oven at 450°F (225°C) and bake for approximately 45 minutes, allowing the flavours to blend and the sauce to thicken. After baking, uncover the tray and place it under the broiler (grill) for about 5 minutes to give the kebabs a lightly crisped finish.
5
Before serving, garnish with fried pine nuts. Kabab Hindi is traditionally served hot, accompanied by rice or fresh bread.

Chef's Notes

Kabab Hindi is a well-known home-style dish across Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and parts of Iraq, despite its name meaning “Indian kebab.” Interestingly, the dish has no real connection to India. The name likely appeared during the Ottoman period when foods that used tomatoes, spices, or new ingredients were sometimes described as “Hindi” (foreign or exotic).

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