Chapli Kebab

Name: Chapli Kebab
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Pakistan
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 green chilies, minced; 2 tbsp cornmeal or crushed corn flakes; 1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed; 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 1 egg; Oil, for frying; Salt, to taste

5 servings20 min prep15 min cookEasy Pakistan

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Chapli Kebab

Story updated September 17, 2026

Chapli kebab, a spiced flat minced-meat patty, originates from Peshawar in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, where it remains a signature Pashtun specialty; its name is thought to derive from a word for flat or sandal-shaped. It's traditionally cooked in a wide pan with generous oil.

Ingredients

Scale:· 5 servings

2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 green chilies, minced
2 tbsp cornmeal or crushed corn flakes
1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
1 tsp red chili flakes
1 egg
Oil, for frying
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Combine the ground beef with onion, tomatoes, green chilies, cornmeal, crushed coriander and cumin seeds, chili flakes, egg, and salt.
2Mix thoroughly and shape into wide, flat patties.
3Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
4Heat oil in a large skillet and shallow-fry the patties over medium heat until deeply browned and crisp on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
5Drain on paper towels.
6Serve hot with naan and sliced onions.

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