Description
SHAN Chapli Kebab Mix (100g) is a pre-packaged, ready-to-use spice blend.
Manufactured by Shan Foods.
It is specifically formulated to help home cooks recreate the authentic, tangy, and deeply aromatic flavors of traditional Pashtun-style Chapli Kebabs.
Essential Product Profile
Ingredients: Wheat flour (fine flour), Himalayan pink salt, red chili, coriander, cumin, ginger, garlic, dehydrated onion, pomegranate seeds, black pepper, black cumin, cinnamon, bay leaves, fenugreek leaves, and carom.
Flavor Profile: Distinctly spicy, savory, and tangy (due to the presence of dried mango powder, pomegranate powder, and citric acid).
Allergen Warning: Contains wheat and soy. May contain traces of sulphites, sesame, mustard, tree nuts, and dairy due to shared manufacturing facilities.
Traditional Recipe & Preparation According to the instructions provided by Shan Foods, one 100g packet is optimized for 750g of minced/ground meat (ideally 600g lean meat mixed with 150g fat or suet for authentic juiciness).
1. Fresh Ingredients
Needed Onions: 250g (around 3 medium), very finely diced.
Crucial step: Squeeze them tightly in a cloth to remove excess liquid.Tomatoes: 1–2 medium, cut into thin round slices.
Aromatics:
2 tablespoons ginger paste,
3 tablespoons garlic paste, and
4–6 finely chopped green chilies.
Binding & Freshness:
1–2 whisked eggs and
3 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander (cilantro).
Frying Medium:
Around 500ml of cooking oil for shallow frying.
2. Cooking StepsMarinate:
Thoroughly mix the minced meat, the entire packet of SHAN Chapli Kebab Mix, squeezed onions, green chilies, ginger/garlic pastes, fresh coriander, and whisked eggs together.
Knead the mixture well like dough, then cover and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Shape: Wet your hands with water. Take a portion of the meat, press tightly to remove any air pockets, and flatten it into a wide, thin patty.
Press a thin, round slice of fresh tomato firmly onto one side of each patty.
Fry:
Heat oil in a flat pan. Carefully place the patties in and shallow fry on medium heat until both sides turn crisp and deep golden brown.
Pro-Tips for Perfect Results
Authentic Texture: For a richer, more authentic Peshawari flavor, expert home cooks often mix 100g–200g of melted beef bone marrow and 1/2 cup of maize (corn) flour into the meat mixture.
Serving Suggestions: Pair the hot, crispy kebabs with fresh diced salad, naan, or flatbread, alongside mint chutney or tamarind sauce.
BBD: See product prints.
