Chapli kebab
Chapli kebab or chapli kabab (Pashto: چپلي کباب) is a Pashtun-style minced kebab, usually made from ground beef, mutton or chicken with various spices in the shape of a patty. The chapli kabab originates from Peshawar in Pakistan. The Peshawari Chapli kabab is made with beef and is a popular street food throughout South Asia, including Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Lamb Chapli Kabab served at a Balti restaurant in Birmingham, UK | |
| Alternative names | Peshawari Chapli Kabab |
|---|---|
| Type | Kebab |
| Course | Appetiser, main course or side dish |
| Place of origin | Peshawar, Pakistan |
| Associated cuisine | Pakistani, Afghan, Indian, Bangladeshi |
| Main ingredients | Minced beef, mutton, or chicken |
| Ingredients generally used | Various herbs and spices |
| Similar dishes | Burgers |
In India, chapli kabab can be found as street food in the cities of Bhopal, Lucknow, Delhi and Hyderabad; where Muslims have a denser population.
Chapli kababs are broadly consumed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. But it is most popular during the time of Eid-ul Azha and in ramadan as part of iftar.
Chapli kababs can be served and eaten hot with naan or as a bun kebab.
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