Seekh Kabab - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground lamb (beef works as well)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon toasted and crushed cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon toasted and crushed coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons paprika,Salt
• cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup chopped mint
• serrano peppers, minced very fine
• 2 small onions, grated or minced very fine
• teaspoons minced garlic
• teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 egg, beaten
• ½ cup bread crumbs (if needed)*
• 16–20 8-inch bamboo skewers soaked in water
• <i>**These kababs can also be baked or pan-fried with a bit of butter.</i>