Chapli kebab
Lamb chapli kabab served at a Balti restaurant in Birmingham, UK | |
| 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 |
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, Afghanistan, India, and Bangladesh.
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, most popularly 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.