Mango Seekh Kebab (Dessert on Skewers)

          Kebabs aren't only meant to be savoury. So check out this sweet and a fun take on the popular appetizer as an ode to the mango season. Make this amazing summer time dessert on skewers for your loved ones. Kids especially will love them. It is also perfect for any other festivals, ceremonies or any auspicious occasions. So give it a try and serve these yummy seekh kebabs, garnished with chopped pistachios and tutti frutti. You can also garnish with chopped almonds, melon seeds or chopped dates.

• 1/2 cup semolina, dry roasted (makes 4-5)
• 2-3 tbsp. ghee
• 1 mango, pureed
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• sugar to taste
• 1 tsp. kewra water
• chopped pistachios as required
• tutti frutti as required
• few wooden skewers

          Blend the milk and mango puree and keep aside. Heat ghee in a pan and dry roast the semolina for 2-3 minutes or till you get a nice aroma. 

          Add the milk-mango puree mix, sugar and cardamom powder. Keep stirring on a medium flame till it gets thick and starts to leave the sides of the pan. 

          Switch off the flame and add the kewra water. Transfer to a greased plate and allow it to cool down a bit. 

          Divide into equal portions. Take a skewer and thread one portion of the halwa in it lengthwise. Sprinkle with some chopped pistachios / tutti frutti. Press them gently so that they stick well. 

          Make similar seekh kebabs and refrigerate for some time. Serve this amazing dessert to your loved ones and surprise them with this unique creativity.

Mutton Seekh Kebab Roll

          Rolls are popular Kolkata street food snack enjoyed by young and old alike. This amazing quick fix snack is not only delicious but wholesome and a meal on the go. They can also be enjoyed as a tea time snack, a lunch box meal or a light lunch / dinner. Options are plenty. So today I stuffed them with some leftover mutton seekh kebab, onion, tomato, some French fries, etc. and voila! my lunch was made in no time. 

• few leftover mutton seekh kebabs
• chapattis / parathas 
• sliced onion
• sliced tomatoes
• few French fries (opt)
• chopped coriander leaves
• tomato sauce / mayo / hummus / any chutney

          Smear the paratha with some of the sauce. Then place the seekh kebab and rest of the ingredients lengthwise. Fold them and enjoy a quick meal on the go. 

          You can also add in some grated carrots, cheese and a sprinkle of some red chili flakes / pepper powder / chaat masala for added flavour. 

Grilled Mutton Seekh Kebab

          Mutton Seekh Kebab is a North Indian delicacy, found in many restaurants, dhabas and street corners. It is relished as an appetizer / side dish with some lip smacking chutney or any dip of your choice. They can either be deep fried, shallow fried or grilled. Choice is yours. 

          But today I grilled them to perfection in a healthy way and served with some homemade mint hummus and salad as accompaniment. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this delicacy.

• 500 gms. mutton mince / keema. washed & drained completely (makes 8)
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• olive oil to baste
• few skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

          In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

          Take a portion of it and coat around a greased skewer, lengthwise. Keep wetting your hands with water in the process. Do the same with rest of the dough. Refrigerate for some time. 

          Then baste with some olive oil and grill for 25-30 minutes. Flip it over halfway through and serve with any homemade chutney. I enjoyed mine with mint hummus and salad.

                                Mix all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). 

                                 Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

                   Take a portion of it & coat around a skewer, lengthwise. Keep wetting 
                   your hands with water in the process. Refrigerate for some time. 

                         Baste with some olive oil & grill for 25-30 min. Flip it over midway.
                    

                       Serve with any chutney. I enjoyed mine with mint hummus & salad.

Mutton Seekh Kebab

       
          Mutton Seekh Kebab is a North Indian delicacy, found in many restaurants, dhabas and street corners. It is relished as an appetizer / side dish with some tasty chutney. They can either be deep fried, shallow fried or grilled. Choice is yours. But today I deep fried them and served with some homemade mint hummus and salad as accompaniment. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this delicacy.
  

• 500 gms. mutton mince / keema. washed & drained completely (makes 8)
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. roasted chickpea flour
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 1-2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp. coriander-cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp. red chili powder or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• oil to deep fry
• few skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

          In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). Cover and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 

          Take a portion of it and coat around a skewer, lengthwise. Keep wetting your hands with water in the process. Do the same with rest of the dough. Refrigerate for some time. 

          Heat oil in a pan and gently slid the seekh kebab from the skewer into the hot oil. Fry on a low flame till golden in color. 

           Drain on a kitchen towel and serve with any homemade chutney. I enjoyed with mint hummus and salad.

                     Mix all mentioned ingredients (except oil). Cover & keep for 10-15 min. 

                  Take a portion of it & coat around a skewer, lengthwise. Keep wetting your 
                   hands with water in the process. Refrigerate for some time. 

                    Heat oil & gently slid the seekh kebab from the skewer into the hot
                    oil. Fry on a low flame till golden in colour. 

                               Drain on a kitchen towel.

                     Serve with any homemade chutney. I enjoyed with mint hummus & salad.