Reviewing the Secret to Mouth-Watering: Chapli Kababs Masalas

Chapli kababs are a popular street food in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. In Afghanistan, they are often served as an appetizer or snack, while in Pakistan they are more commonly served as a main course. Regardless of where they are eaten, Chapli kababs are sure to please anyone’s taste buds!

The Chapli kabab are made using minced meat. The minced meat is marinated overnight with a special blend of spices and then the minced meat patty is flattened and shaped into a disc. It is usually made with lamb or beef, but chicken and fish can also be used. The spiced marinated meat is fried in a hot oil oven skillet. The finished kababs are often served with naan bread, chutney, and other side dishes such as raita, onions and fried green chilies.

The special spice blend used to make chapli kababs needs exact measurement to ensure the same taste every time. I find gathering, measuring, and grinding whole spices difficult so in search of the perfect spice mix, I tried and rated the following spice blends based on packaging options, additives information, and shelf life and here’s what I think about them.

The Tales of Chapli Kababs Through Chapli Kabab Masalas

Shan Chapli Kabab Masala

I tried Shan Chapli Kabab Masala last night and it was amazing! The spices provided a delicious texture and the aroma was mouth-watering. The spice blend made spicy and very juicy and tempting chapli kababs. This masala reduced the duration of preparing chapli kababs, which was great. It also has no preservatives or colorants.

National Chapli Kabab Masala

I was very excited to try National Chapli Kabab Masala, as it was heavily raved by my friend. The masala smelled delicious and had a really good flavor. The kababs themselves were also really delicious, and the spices added a lot of flavor. However, it has no information on additives.

Naseem Chapli Kabab Masala

I found this spice mix blend at my local grocery store. Upon trying, the spice blend makes a relishing kebabs. These are very mildly spiced, which lets the meat flavor of minced meat taste dominate these chapli kebabs.

Mehran Chapli kabab Masala

Mehran chapli kababs were too mild for my taste, which gave my chapli kababs a dry taste. With a tangy, sour tamarind chutney, these tasted much better. It does not contain any preservatives or MSG.

FAQ

What goes well with Chapli kababs?

Chapli kababs are mostly served with freshly baked bread with a side of mint raita, sliced onions and fried green chilies. Some people also serve chapli kabab with pulao.

How to stop chapli kabab from breaking?

If the chapli kabab mixture is too moist and not binding, adding extra flour to create a sturdier dough-like mixture helps. You can also try diluting it with an egg before kneading for more consistency in the result! If this does not work out well then just chill for 5 minutes.

Can I freeze cooked chapli kabab?

Yes, cooked chapli kabab can be stored for 3 months in the freezer.