Kebab

Kebabs have been around for centuries and there are many different recipes for this popular dish. The word kebab comes from the Persian word for grilled meat, which is kabab. Kabab is a popular dish in many Middle Eastern and South Asian countries, and there are many different variations.

The most common type of kebab is made with lamb or chicken, but there are also vegetarian versions made with tofu or vegetables. The meat is marinated in spices and then grilled on a skewer. It is often served with rice or bread, and a variety of dipping sauces.

Kebabs are believed to have originated in the Middle East, and there are several different theories about their history. One theory is that they were invented by the nomadic Turkic tribes who traveled through the region. These tribes would cook their meat on skewers over open fires, and the kebab became a popular dish.

Advice

When making kebab, it is important to use high-quality ingredients and have a good marinade. Start by marinating your meat for at least two hours, or overnight if possible, as this will help to ensure the meat is tender and flavorful. When grilling the meat, be sure to do so over medium-high heat and turn the kebabs frequently to prevent them from burning. Finally, serve the kebabs with fresh vegetables, a side of pita bread, and a delicious sauce to complete the dish.

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Recipes

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Vegan Turkish Kebabs With Sumac Onions and Garlic-Dill Mayonnaise

  • FOR SERVING
  • hot sauce
  • vegan turkish bread
  • arugula
  • cherry tomato
  • oil
  • GARLIC-DILL MAYONNAISE
  • salt
  • dill
  • vegan mayonnaise
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • SUMAC ONIONS
  • parsley
  • sumac
  • onion
  • KEBABS
  • vegan meat
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • salt
  • sumac
  • urfa pepper
  • black pepper
  • coriander
  • garlic
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Moroccan Kefta Kebab

  • onion
  • ground beef
  • mint
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • paprika
  • ground beef
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Doner Kebab recipe

  • yoghurt
  • lemon juice
  • cayenne pepper
  • chicken thigh
  • coriander
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • cumin powder
  • paprika
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • chilli sauce
  • iceberg lettuce
  • cheese
  • hummus
  • lebanese bread flatbreads pita bread
  • mejadra
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • tabbouleh
  • tomato
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Spiced Salmon Kebabs

  • cumin
  • salt
  • salmon
  • red pepper flake
  • bamboo skewer
  • oregano
  • olive oil
  • sesame seed
  • lemon
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Homemade Doner Kebab

  • lettuce
  • egg
  • tomato
  • lamb
  • oil
  • oregano
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • english cucumber
  • salt
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • pita
  • tzatziki
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Seekh Kebab With Mint Chutney

  • SEEKH KEBAB
  • salt
  • oil
  • ginger
  • green thai chile
  • black cumin seed
  • amul cheese
  • cilantro
  • deggi chile powder
  • garam masala
  • lamb
  • garlic
  • cardamom
  • MINT CHUTNEY
  • onion
  • ginger
  • sugar
  • green thai
  • onion
  • anardana
  • lemon juice
  • mint
  • cilantro
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Adana Kebab (Ground Lamb Kebab)

  • ground
  • onion
  • ground
  • cumin
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • ice water
  • garlic
  • cucumber
  • onion
  • parsley
  • grape tomato
  • pita bread
  • romaine lettuce
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Baku Fish Kebabs

  • POMEGRANATE RELISH
  • pomegranate seed
  • lemon juice
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • FISH
  • olive oil
  • sumac powder
  • onion
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • fish
  • dill
  • tomato
  • green onion
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Tandoori Paneer Tikka Kebabs

  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • paneer
  • yogurt
  • chaat masala
  • tandoori masala spice
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • lemon
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Chicken Seekh Kebabs

  • vegetable oil
  • mace
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • deggi mirch
  • serrano chile
  • salt
  • garam masala
  • cardamom
  • kala jeera
  • ground chicken
  • cilantro
  • mint
  • amul cheese
  • butter
  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
  • bamboo skewer
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Egyptian-Style Chicken Kebabs

  • black pepper
  • curry powder
  • onion
  • mustard
  • ground
  • turmeric
  • chicken breast
  • yogurt
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • vinegar
  • mint
  • bell pepper
  • tomato
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Indian Seekh Kebabs

  • onion
  • yogurt
  • garam masala
  • lamb
  • salt
  • coriander
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • green chily
  • lemon juice
  • vegetable oil
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Thai Satay Kebabs

  • galangal
  • turmeric root
  • lemongrass
  • red chile pepper
  • beef steak
  • coriander
  • vegetable oil
  • cumin
  • shallot
  • dark soy sauce
  • garlic
  • fish sauce
  • brown sugar
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Recipe For Mini Urfa Kebab

  • cumin powder
  • sweet paprika
  • egg
  • ground beef
  • italian parsley
  • dill weed
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • black pepper
  • hamburger
  • wooden skewer
  • salt
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Turkish Lamb Kofta Kebabs

  • lamb mince
  • cumin powder
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • salt
  • garlic
  • pistachio nut
  • yoghurt
  • lettuce
  • pita bread
  • salt
  • onion
  • tomato
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Lunch Box-Worthy Falafel Kebabs

  • chickpea
  • cherry tomato
  • olive oil
  • baking powder
  • cumin
  • bell pepper
  • garlic
  • onion
  • salt
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • sesame paste
  • water
  • black pepper
  • parsley
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • falafel
  • kebab
  • tahini sauce
  • red pepper flake
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Chicken Kebabs

  • salt
  • greek yogurt
  • vegetable oil
  • oregano
  • lemon juice
  • coriander
  • paprika
  • chicken breast
  • garlic
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Chicken Kebabs

  • cooking spray
  • wooden pick
  • honey
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • garlic powder
  • sesame seed
  • chicken breast
  • dark sesame oil
  • green onion
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Grilled Vegetable Kebabs

  • yellow squash
  • dijon mustard
  • basil
  • parsley
  • bermuda onion
  • japanese
  • lemon
  • bell pepper
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • garlic
  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • mushroom cap
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Bademjan Kebab

  • EGGPLANT
  • herb
  • sumac
  • olive oil
  • italian eggplant
  • BIEH
  • skinned hazelnut
  • salt
  • chive
  • parsley
  • turmeric
  • oil
  • sour plum molasses
  • persian hogweed
  • sweet paprika
  • onion
  • mint
  • pomegranate molasses
  • roughly chopped foraged wood sorrel
  • walnut
  • cilantro
  • garlic
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Iskender Kebab

  • tomato
  • greek yogurt
  • tomato sauce
  • lamb shank
  • butter
  • pita
  • salt
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Kebabs

  • canola oil
  • orange honey mustard sauce
  • orange juice
  • apple wood smoked bacon
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • shallot
  • sugar
  • country dijon mustard
  • pork tenderloin
  • orange blossom honey
  • italian seasoning
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • ice
  • thyme
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Summer Veggie Kebabs

  • black pepper
  • cumin
  • chayote squash
  • yellow summer squash
  • salt
  • lemon
  • smoked paprika
  • agave syrup
  • olive oil
  • shallot
  • bell pepper
  • flat metal skewer
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Mexican Fajita Kebabs

  • yellow bell pepper
  • serrano chile pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • balsamic vinegar
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • london broil
  • cumin
  • garlic
  • cilantro
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Chicken Kebabs with No-Cook Peach Chutney

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • ginger
  • peach
  • ginger
  • peanut oil
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • cilantro
  • champagne vinegar
  • chaat masala
  • red pepper flake
  • chicken thigh
  • coriander
  • garam masala
  • serrano pepper
  • cilantro
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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Kebabs

  • chicken breast
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • onion
  • zucchini
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • andouille sausage
  • cayenne pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • bell pepper
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Pork and Bacon Kebabs

  • caraway seed
  • mustard
  • salt
  • onion
  • pork tenderloin
  • bacon
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • sweet paprika
  • garlic
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Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki

  • For serving
  • cucumber
  • parsley
  • feta
  • hummus
  • olive oil
  • pita bread
  • onion
  • tomato
  • tzatziki
  • Kofta
  • cumin
  • pepper
  • oregano
  • rosemary
  • sumac
  • onion
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • garlic
  • ground beef
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Grilled Chicken Shawarma Kebab

  • parsley
  • greek yogurt
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • salt
  • turmeric
  • chicken thigh
  • Tahini Sauce
  • truth tahini
  • water
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
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Chicken and Steak Kebabs

  • cilantro
  • lime juice
  • flour tortilla
  • sour cream
  • beef sirloin
  • chicken breast
  • taco seasoning
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • cherry tomato
  • shishito pepper
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Kofta Kebab

  • parsley
  • cumin
  • allspice
  • paprika
  • rosemary
  • ground beef
  • lamb
  • green cardamom
  • nutmeg
  • pepper flake
  • salt
  • sumac
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • panko breadcrumb
  • garlic
  • pita bread
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Grilled Jerk Chicken Kebabs

  • bamboo skewer
  • pineapple
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • bell pepper
  • allspice
  • cinnamon
  • thyme
  • paprika
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • nutmeg
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • chicken thigh
  • garlic
  • brown sugar
  • green onion
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Grilled Cheeseburger Kebabs

  • salt
  • mustard
  • nonstick spray
  • vegetable oil
  • ground beef
  • dill pickle
  • worcestershire sauce
  • ketchup
  • american cheese
  • white bread
  • iceberg lettuce
  • cherry tomato
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Carne Asada Kebab

  • olive oil
  • lime
  • steak
  • herdez® salsa casera
  • oregano
  • bell pepper
  • kebab skewer
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Lamb Burra Kebab

  • To serve
  • onion
  • greek yogurt
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • pomegranate seed
  • cilantro
  • ginger
  • lamb chops rack
  • serrano pepper
  • lemon juice
  • garam masala
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • red chili powder
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • turmeric
  • mustard oil
  • salt
  • garlic
  • greek yogurt
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Halloumi Kebabs

  • zest
  • courgette
  • red pepper
  • honey
  • oregano
  • garlic
  • onion
  • blocks halloumi
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
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Spiced Lamb Kebabs

  • salt
  • black pepper
  • lamb
  • olive oil
  • mint
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • aleppo pepper
  • onion

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
onion
olive oil
black pepper
cumin
lemon juice
vegetable oil
cilantro
bell pepper
parsley
ginger
oregano
lemon
mint
paprika
yogurt
coriander
red pepper flake
chicken thigh
tomato
greek yogurt
lime juice
turmeric
lamb
chicken breast
green onion
cherry tomato
pepper
honey
ground beef
cinnamon
cayenne pepper
thyme
pita bread
shallot
sumac
lamb leg
smoked paprika
water
garam masala
garlic powder
oil
basil
bay leaf
sugar
cardamom
butter
soy sauce
red wine vinegar
shrimp
caraway seed
dill
curry powder
peach
onion powder
cumin powder
bamboo skewer
zucchini
ground
cucumber
mustard
fish sauce
brown sugar
sesame oil
sweet paprika
chive
metal skewer
aleppo pepper
lemon zest
light brown sugar
allspice
chile powder
chicken
tomato paste
hot sauce
arugula
balsamic vinegar
yoghurt
iceberg lettuce
hummus
salmon
sesame seed
lettuce
egg
pita
tzatziki
swordfish steak
marjoram
amul cheese
grape tomato
pomegranate seed
beef sirloin
chaat masala
serrano chile
lemongrass
cumin seed
tomato sauce
pineapple
sriracha
red pepper
red chili powder
rice vinegar
pork tenderloin
yellow bell pepper
serrano pepper
lime
bacon
coconut milk
mayonnaise
hot paprika
rosemary
nutmeg
chorizo
red chile powder
saffron
vegan turkish bread
vegan mayonnaise
vegan meat
urfa pepper
shots tabasco
chilli sauce
cheese
lebanese bread flatbreads pita bread
mejadra
tabbouleh
english cucumber
raisin
sherry vinegar
lemons juice
green thai chile
black cumin seed
green thai
anardana
deggi chile powder
ice water
romaine lettuce
lemon peel by
ghee
saffron thread
sumac powder
fish
white vinegar
paneer
tandoori masala spice
mace
deggi mirch
kala jeera
ground chicken
vinegar
beef
green chily
galangal
turmeric root
red chile pepper
beef steak
dark soy sauce
flat bread
coriander seed
mustard seed
rounded curry paste
chicken breast meat
white skinned potato
plum tomato
pineapple juice
italian parsley
dill weed
hamburger
wooden skewer
lamb mince
pistachio nut