Seekh kebab is a type of kebab, native to the Indian subcontinent,[2][1] made with Indian subcontinent spices, spiced minced or ground meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, formed into cylinders on skewers and grilled.
It is a signature dish in Indian metro cities like Kolkata, Bhopal, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow and in Pakistan (specifically in Karachi.
Seekh kebabs are soft and succulent, seasoned with various spices such as ginger, garlic, green chilli pepper, powdered chilli and garam masala, as well as lemon juice, coriander/cilantro and mint leaves.
Seekh kebabs are typically served with raita, salad, onion slices, lemon wedges or green chutney and eaten with naan breads or parathas.
Vegetarian seekh kebabs popular in India are made with beans, carrots, potatoes, cauliflowers and green peas.