CHAPLI KABAB

Peshawari Chapli Kabab
Imagine you travel to Khyber Pakhtun Khwa and miss the traditional foods of there during your stay. Definitely no one would want to do that. And when you think of the traditional foods of there, the first common thing that comes to your or anyone’s mind is Chapli kebab.
Chapli Kebab is a Mughlai-influenced minced kebab, usually made from ground beef, mutton or chicken with various spices in a shape of a patty. It was originated in Peshawar and hence also known as Peshawari Kebab/Kabab
The Chapli Kebab is a famous and one of the most loved street food across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. And not just in that particular province but in whole Pakistan and across the borders such as in Afghanistan and India. An interesting fact about this dish is the different ways in which different people consume it. The most common ways of eating that is followed by Pashtun people and other locals in Pakistan is eating the Kebab with Naan (A yeast loaf). Other people also enjoy this as a burger patty or sandwich patty between breads or buns.  

The recipe includes the ground meat with a calculated amount of spices and tomatoes in rich quantity. Fried in a large pan filled with cooking oil and are served hot.

After it's cooked, chapli kebabs can be served with chopped onions and tomatoes, along with other ingredients such as various chutney sauces in which mint sauce is commonly used in Pakistan. Other than that salad, yogurt, pickles or nuts are also used to serve this dish. The chapli kebab is preferred aromatic and spicy. And the taste buds feel more pleased when you have a cold drink with it. So, if you ever have a chance to visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, never miss this incredible dish.