Seekh Kebabs (Pakistani Spicy Grilled Ground Meat Skewers) Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• 2 teaspoons (6g) whole black peppercorns
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (4g) whole coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon (4g) whole cumin seed
• 2 whole cloves (1g)
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons (8g) sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (2g) cayenne pepper
• 3 teaspoons (12g) kosher salt (if using table salt, use 1 1/2 teaspoons by volume, or 12g by weight)
• 1 teaspoon (4g) amchur powder (see note)
• 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped (about 6 ounces; 170g)
• 2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves (about 2 ounces; 55g)
• 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, roughly chopped (about 3/4 ounce; 20g)
• 1 to 4 green Thai bird chilies, stems removed (to taste; they are very spicy)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar (about 1/4 ounce; 7g)
• 2 pounds (1kg) ground lamb or beef (about 20% fat content)
• Shredded cabbage or 1 recipe Spicy Cabbage and Red Onion Slaw
• Sliced cucumbers, tomatoes (cut into bite-size pieces), and lime wedges