KABĀB (kebab, kabob, cabob), a popular dish which traditionally consists of meat cut in cubes, or ground and shaped into balls; these are threaded onto a skewer and broiled over a brazier of charcoal embers. After the kabāb is cooked, it is placed on a platter or tray and pulled off the skewer with a piece of flat bread. Because of the smoke produced from the drops of fat that fall on the charcoal, kabāb is usually made in the open air, normally in the courtyard of the house. As a general term, it applies to all kinds of food broiled directly over charcoal, wood, or recently gas, with or without the use of a skewer.KABĀB (kebab, kabob, cabob), a popular dish which traditionally consists of meat cut in cubes, or ground and shaped into balls; these are threaded onto a skewer and broiled over a brazier of charcoal embers. After the kabāb is cooked, it is placed on a platter or tray and pulled off the skewer with a piece of flat bread. Because of the smoke produced from the drops of fat that fall on the charcoal, kabāb is usually made in the open air, normally in the courtyard of the house. As a general term, it applies to all kinds of food broiled directly over charcoal, wood, or recently gas, with or without the use of a skewer.
Kebabs are a diverse range of grilled, roasted, or skewered meat dishes, originally from Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, featuring marinated meat (often lamb, beef, or chicken) cooked over hot coals. They are seasoned with spices, herbs, and aromatics, resulting in tender, flavorful dishes often served with bread, salads, or sauces
- Preparation: Meat is either cubed (shish kebab) or minced (seekh/doner) and marinated in ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices like cumin and paprika.
- Cooking Method: Traditionally cooked on skewers over an open fire or charcoal grill.
- Popular Types:
- Shish Kebab: Cubes of meat and vegetables on a skewer.
- Seekh Kabab: Minced meat mixed with spices, shaped on skewers.
- Doner Kebab: Sliced meat from a vertical rotisserie.
- Chapli Kebab: Flat, spiced patty, common in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Reshmi Kebab: A soft, creamy chicken variant.
- Hara Bhara Kabab: A vegetarian version made with spinach, peas, and potatoes.
