Healthy Seekh Kebab Recipes: A Complete Guide to Guilt-Free Flavor
1. Introduction
Seekh Kebabs are one of the most favourite meals in South Asia as well as Middle East. So commonly conjured up with luxuriance through frying or rich fats, in the case of Seekh Kebabs, it can be inverted so advantageously with their appropriate ingredients and methods into an extremely healthy dish. In the recipes you will find some versions of them which will keep the old-time flavor but will be light and healthful, too.
2. Genesis of Seekh Kebabs
The word seekh means the skewer on which kebab is grilled. These kebabs are believed to have originated in the Mughal kitchens, and they were previously regarded as royal delicacy. Picked up by traditional cooking on the wood charcoal, they were prepared based on the ground meat combined with herbs and spices twisted on long skewers.
3. So What is Actually healthy About a Seekh Kebab?
Consumption of lean or vegetable protein
Grill or oven: cooked with little grease
The ingredient that is used with fiber could be vegetables or oats
Light-weight use of herbs and spices rather than heavy sauces
Even macro ratio: high protein, low carb, low fat
4. More Healthy Foods:
Replace red meat with red turkey instead of ground chicken breast.
Alternatives are vegetarian, such as lentils, tofu or paneer:
A substitute binder will be quinoa, oatmeal or flaxseed in place of flour or breadcrumbs.
In all cases use Greek yogurt not cream or ghee.
Fresh coriander, mint and parsley are used.
It can be used with low sodium salt and healthy type of oil; olive oil or avocado oil.
5. Cooking Techniques:
Grilling and Baking, versus Air Frying
Baked: It is a very good cooking technique especially when a large amount of foods is involved even without additional or reduced hustle work.
Grilling: The smokey taste- grilling can only be used in outdoor cooking, and it only needs a small amount of oil.
Air frying, probably the quickest low fat alternative that coconuts crisp, at no cost of deep frying.
6. Juicy yet Healthy Kebab Tips- one should not over work the mix to make sure that the mix is not dry.
Put onion grated or yogurt to introduce moisture to it.
Make kebab mixture and set aside in the refrigerator.
You can also lightly oil the hands so that they would not be sticky when we shape the kebabs.
The latter would then be left on medium flames such that the meat will gradually yield moisture.
The Traditional Chicken Seekh Kebab in the Low-Fat Version
Ingredients:
500 G ground chicken breast
1 small onion (grated and drained)
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cumin powder
Salt according to taste
1 tbsp olive oil to brush, optional
Preparation:
In a bowl, combine all ingredients well.
Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Mould onto skewers.
Grill or bake in a 375°F oven for about 20 minutes while turning halfway.
Serve with mint yogurt chutney.
8. High-Protein Beef Seekh Kebabs
Ingredients:
500 grams extra-lean ground beef
1 tbsp flaxseed meal
1/4 cup finely chopped spinach
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 egg white
2 tbsp chopped mint
Preparations:
Mix and put in the refrigerator.
Mould it onto the skewers, then grill for 15 to 18 minutes.
Rest briefly after grilling, then serve.
9. Vegan Lentil Seekh Kebab
Ingredients:
cooked red lentils 1 cup
sweet potato 1/2 cup, mashed
1 tablespoon flaxseed soaked in water
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander powder
salt and pepper according to taste
Instructions:
Mash lentils and sweet potato into a smooth mixture.
Then add all the other ingredients in and shape kebabs.
Bake or air fry for 15 20 minutes.
10. Puffed Tofu & Vegetable Seekh Kebab
Ingredients:
Firm pressed and softened tofu block and crumbled
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1 small carrot, grated
1 tablespoon chickpea flour
1 teaspoon garam masala
Salt to taste.
Instructions:
Combine in a bowl all within ingredients while stirring at the same time.
To get this, shape on skewers.
Bake at 375F for 20 to 25 minutes.
11. Paneer Seekh Kebab (Vegetarian option)
Ingredients:
250 g paneer, grated
1/4 cup of pre-cooked quinoa
1 small bunch bell pepper finely chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
Spices: cumin, chili flakes and salt
Instructions:
Combine everything and let cool for a while.
Put onto skewers and grill.
Serve hot with lemon wedges.
12. Oats & Quinoa Seekh Kebab
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rolled oats ground
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup mashed black beans
1 small onion, finely chopped
Herbs and spices to taste
Instructions:
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