Chef Ashfer Biju Aussie Beef Rib Shikampuri Kebab
- Prep time 1Hr
- Cook time 30Min
- Technique Pan Fry / Saute
- Meat Beef
- Cut Short Ribs
- Serves 10
with labneh and basil chutney
Ingredients
- 500 grams beef ribs cleaned and cut into 2” cubes
- 500 grams beef chuck cleaned and cut into 1-2” cubes
- 30 grams ghee
- 10 grams salt
- 5 grams black pepper
- 20 grams ginger paste
- 20 grams garlic paste
- 15 grams kashmiri chili powder (alternate - red chili powder)
- 4 each green chiles, slit
- 100 grams split chickpeas (soak in warm water for 30 minutes)
- 100 grams red onions, sliced and fried golden
- 15 grams kebab garam masala (see recipe)
- 50 grams ghee, for pan-frying
- 50 grams vegetable oil, for pan-frying
- 50 grams chat masala powder
- 150 grams labneh
- ½ bunch mint leaves, finely chopped
- ½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 15 grams ginger , grated
- 1 ea lemon, juice and zest
- 50 grams red onions (optional), finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- 150 grams basil chutney (see recipe)
- 100 grams micro basil / mint for garnish
Method
To make the kebab mixture
- Season the meat with salt, pepper, ginger and garlic pastes and chili
- In a thick bottom pan (or a roasting pan), heat ghee, sear the meat taking care not to burn the spices
- Add chickpeas, some water and cook on low heat till the meat is tender
- Finish by adding fried onions and garam masala
- Remove from fire, cool off the mixture and remove all the bones
- Grind the cooked meat and lentil mix into a smooth paste
- Divide into 25gm balls and shape them into kebabs
Pan-frying the kebabs
- Heat a mixture of ghee and oil in a cast iron pan
- Shallow fry each kebab till they are golden brown in color
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of chat masala
To prepare labneh mix
- Combine labneh with finely chopped herbs, add grated ginger
- Finish with lemon juice and zest, add seasoning
Finishing and plating:
- Place a spoonful of the chutney on a plate
- Place kebab(s) on top of the chutney, add dollop of labneh mix on each kebab
- Garnish with micro herbs
Chef Note: :
Allergens & Notes:
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Contains Dairy, Alliums
