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Sonakshi Goswamiโค

1/21/20262 min read

๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿข Turkish Adana Kebab with Flatbread

Smoky, Spicy & Authentically Turkish๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿงก

Bold spices, juicy minced meat, and the irresistible aroma of fire grilling โ€” Adana Kebab is one of Turkeyโ€™s most iconic dishes.
Named after the city of Adana, this kebab is all about heat, fat, and flame. Served with warm flatbread, grilled vegetables, and a squeeze of lemon, itโ€™s rustic, fiery, and deeply satisfying.

This recipe gives you true Adana-style flavour, made simply but correctly โ€” just like itโ€™s done on Turkish streets ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿงบ Ingredients (Serves 3โ€“4)

๐Ÿ– For Adana Kebab

  • Minced lamb โ€“ 500 g
    (authentic choice; lamb + beef mix also works)

  • Lamb fat / tail fat โ€“ 50โ€“70 g, very finely minced

  • Onion โ€“ 1 small, grated & squeezed dry

  • Garlic โ€“ 4 cloves, finely minced

  • Fresh parsley โ€“ 2 tbsp, finely chopped

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ PIKS Spices (Flavour Backbone)

  • PIKS Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder โ€“ 1ยฝ tsp

  • PIKS Paprika Powder โ€“ 1ยฝ tsp

  • PIKS Cumin Powder โ€“ 1 tsp

  • PIKS Black Pepper Powder โ€“ ยฝ tsp

  • PIKS Garam Masala โ€“ ยผ tsp (very light, optional)

  • Salt โ€“ 1ยฝ tsp (adjust to taste)

โŒ No egg, no breadcrumbs โ€” essential for authentic Adana kebab.

๐Ÿž Flatbread & Sides

  • Turkish flatbread / lavash / pita โ€“ as needed

  • Onion โ€“ 1 large, thinly sliced

  • PIKS Sumac โ€“ ยฝ tsp (optional but authentic)

  • Lemon wedges โ€“ ๐Ÿ‹

  • Tomatoes & green chillies โ€“ for grilling

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Step-by-Step Method

1๏ธโƒฃ Mix the Kebab (Most Important Step)

  • In a large bowl, combine minced lamb and lamb fat

  • Add grated onion (water fully squeezed), garlic & parsley

  • Add all PIKS spices and salt

  • Mix firmly with your hand for 8โ€“10 minutes

๐Ÿ‘‰ The mixture should become sticky and well-bound โ€” this ensures juicy kebabs that donโ€™t fall apart

2๏ธโƒฃ Rest the Mixture

  • Cover and refrigerate for 30โ€“60 minutes
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Resting helps flavours deepen and texture firm up

3๏ธโƒฃ Shape the Kebabs

  • Wet your hands lightly

  • Press meat onto wide metal skewers

  • Shape into long, flat kebabs

  • Press gentle ridges using fingers for even cooking

4๏ธโƒฃ Grill Over Heat ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Best method: charcoal grill

  • Grill over medium-high heat

  • Turn carefully until evenly charred and juicy

Alternatives:

  • Grill pan: medium flame, turn gently

  • Oven grill: 220ยฐC, grill & turn once

๐Ÿ‘‰ Kebabs should be smoky outside, juicy inside

5๏ธโƒฃ Grill the Vegetables

  • Grill tomatoes and green chillies alongside kebabs

  • Sprinkle with salt and a little olive oil

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serving (Authentic Turkish Style ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท)

  • Lay kebabs over warm flatbread ๐Ÿž

  • Top with onions tossed in Sumac

  • Add grilled tomatoes & chillies

  • Finish with fresh lemon juice ๐Ÿ‹

  • Serve immediately โ€” hot and smoky ๐Ÿ˜‹

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips (Restaurant Secrets)

โœ” Lamb fat is essential for juiciness
โœ” Mix meat thoroughly โ€” this replaces binding agents
โœ” Keep spices bold but balanced
โœ” Wide skewers prevent breaking
โœ” Best eaten fresh off the grill

๐Ÿ˜ Final Result

Juicy kebabs ๐Ÿข
Smoky fire-grill flavour ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Balanced spice from PIKS Spices ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€” Turkish Adana Kebab done the authentic way.๐Ÿ’Œ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Thank You๐Ÿ’Ÿ