Dhaka Street Food Tour: Trying Bangladeshi Kabab at Chawk Bazaar

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean ground turkey reduces fat while ground chicken is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are often more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while spinach is economical and nutritious.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly binding agent.

Mix ground meat, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a large bowl.

Add chopped green chilies, cilantro, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the mixture.

Incorporate lemon juice and beaten egg into the meat mixture until well combined.

Gradually mix in bread crumbs until the mixture holds together.

Form the mixture into small patties or skewers, ensuring they are compact.

Heat oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Cook the kababs for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Alternatively, grill the kababs on a preheated grill for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.

Serve hot with sliced onions, lemon wedges, and green chutney.

Cooking Techniques

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