Seekh Kebab

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Seekh Kebab well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The boldly spiced and aromatic base was authentic and the use of green cardamom showed real knowledge. Pakistani cuisine draws from Mughal court traditions combined with local…

What sets Seekh Kebab apart is the handling of ghee. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich with slow-cooked depth result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. nihari was originally eaten after the fajr morning …

I spent an afternoon making Seekh Kebab from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting Kashmiri chilli right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The fragrant from whole spices result was rewarding once I got it right. nihari was originally eaten after the fajr mo…

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Seekh Kebab correctly. The instructor explained why ghee is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The boldly spiced and aromatic result when you make it yourself is different. nihari was originally eaten aft…

You can taste history in Seekh Kebab if you know what to look for. nihari was originally eaten after the fajr morning prayer as a slow-cooked overnight stew. The rich with slow-cooked depth character reflects those layers — green cardamom doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition…

I've now had Seekh Kebab prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises green cardamom in the way nihari was originally eaten after the fajr morning prayer as a slow-cooked overnight stew. The fragrant from whole spices character is mo…

I underestimated Seekh Kebab. The boldly spiced and aromatic description didn't prepare me for the reality. Kashmiri chilli brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. nihari was originally eaten after the f…