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Sonakshi Goswamiโค
1/21/20262 min read


๐ฅ๐ข Turkish Adana Kebab with Flatbread
Smoky, Spicy & Authentically Turkish๐ฅ๐งก
Bold spices, juicy minced meat, and the irresistible aroma of fire grilling โ Adana Kebab is one of Turkeyโs 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, itโs rustic, fiery, and deeply satisfying.
This recipe gives you true Adana-style flavour, made simply but correctly โ just like itโs done on Turkish streets ๐๐ฅ
๐งบ Ingredients (Serves 3โ4)
๐ For Adana Kebab
Minced lamb โ 500 g
(authentic choice; lamb + beef mix also works)Lamb fat / tail fat โ 50โ70 g, very finely minced
Onion โ 1 small, grated & squeezed dry
Garlic โ 4 cloves, finely minced
Fresh parsley โ 2 tbsp, finely chopped
๐ถ๏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 No egg, no breadcrumbs โ essential for authentic Adana kebab.
๐ 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 ๐
Tomatoes & green chillies โ for grilling
๐ฉโ๐ณ Step-by-Step Method
1๏ธโฃ 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 8โ10 minutes
๐ The mixture should become sticky and well-bound โ this ensures juicy kebabs that donโt fall apart
2๏ธโฃ Rest the Mixture
Cover and refrigerate for 30โ60 minutes
๐ Resting helps flavours deepen and texture firm up
3๏ธโฃ 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๏ธโฃ Grill Over Heat ๐ฅ
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
๐ Kebabs should be smoky outside, juicy inside
5๏ธโฃ Grill the Vegetables
Grill tomatoes and green chillies alongside kebabs
Sprinkle with salt and a little olive oil
๐ฝ๏ธ Serving (Authentic Turkish Style ๐น๐ท)
Lay kebabs over warm flatbread ๐
Top with onions tossed in Sumac
Add grilled tomatoes & chillies
Finish with fresh lemon juice ๐
Serve immediately โ hot and smoky ๐
๐ก Pro Tips (Restaurant Secrets)
โ Lamb fat is essential for juiciness
โ Mix meat thoroughly โ this replaces binding agents
โ Keep spices bold but balanced
โ Wide skewers prevent breaking
โ Best eaten fresh off the grill
๐ Final Result
Juicy kebabs ๐ข
Smoky fire-grill flavour ๐ฅ
Balanced spice from PIKS Spices ๐ถ๏ธ
โ Turkish Adana Kebab done the authentic way.๐๐ฅ
Thank You๐
