Serving Suggestions

Chapli Kebabs are a common starter that is served alongside a main course with Lemon or Lime wedges. You can also serve them in the following ways:

• Serve with a sauce of your choosing.
• They are also delicious served with Naan, Chapatti, or Rice dishes such as Kabuli Pulao or Veg Pulao.
• It can also be served with salad such as Kachumber, Raita, and Chutneys.
• For drinks, serve alongside Chai or a cold Drink of your choice.

Tips to make Chapli Kebabs 

Chicken Use ground Chicken from fattier parts of the Chicken so that you get melt in the mouth tender kebabs. If using leaner meats, you will need to up the fat content by adding in some Butter, Yoghurt or Cream. Rest Time Rest the marinated Meat in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before frying so that they soak in the flavours of the spices fully. Grease your hands! Lightly grease or dampen your hands as the mixture will be sticky. Doing this will make the mixture easier to handle and shape.  Don't crowd the pan Don’t overcrowd the Kebabs in the pan as the temperature of the oil will lower too much and you won’t get  the get crispy edges on the outside.  Paper Lined Plate Remove Kebabs to a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil. Adjust Seasoning Cook a tiny portion of the mixture first to check the seasoning. Then adjust the seasoning of the batch as needed. How thick should the Kebabs be? The thickness of the Kebabs should be around ¼ - ½ inch. This will affect the cooking time of the Kebabs. Adjust the time according to the thickness of the Kebabs. Shaping the Kebabs You can either shape the patties by hand or shape the mixture into balls and flatten in the pan once in the Oil. 

Storage

Fridge Leftover Kebabs will keep well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.  Reheat in the Microwave or in a pan with a little Oil.

How to freeze Chicken Chapli Kebabs

Uncooked Kebabs Flash freeze the Kebabs in a tray lined with plastic bags or baking paper/parchment paper in a single layer.  Freeze them fully and once frozen, place them in a freezer bag. Cook straight from the freezer for 2-3 minutes extra. Cooked Kebabs Or freeze cooked Kebabs in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in a microwave or pan for 1 - 2 minutes. Make sure they are hot all the way through before serving. 

Variations

Adjust Spices according to your taste Add more or less Chilli. Add Turmeric Powder. Add whatever Spices you like. Use Ground Spices Add Ground Spices such as Ground Coriander Powder and Ground Cumin instead of Whole Spices.  Substitute the Pomegranate Powder You can use a squeeze of Lemon in place of Anardhana.  Use a different Meat Use Ground Beef or Lamb instead of Chicken. Use a different Flour Use Gram Flour, Almond Flour, Rice Flour or Plain Flour in place of Corn Flour.