Street style Pakistani bun kabab is famous all around the world. Here I am making homemade Aloo Anday bun kabab recipe that will give you the same taste as you eat at Karachi burns road.
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What is Bun Kabab?
In Pakistan, especially in Karachi, all the street foods are packed with bun kabab foodies as it's a popular snacking that people love to eat. It's not only good in taste but also the aroma that compels everyone to eat. The process of making bun kabab is also fun to look at. When I was small, I love to see the making of bun kabab. Expert bun kabab makers make with professional hands. The toasting of the bun, frying patties, cooking eggs, and then assembling gives a mouthwatering vibe.
It will not be wrong if I simply say it 'desi burger' and it's also famous as desi bun kabab.
Toasted buns with the layer of shallow fried Patti that is called kabab in a local language. Wrapped with a generous pouring of specific green bun kabab chutney and tamarind chutney (sauce) and then layering of beaten eggs in form of omelette make it so scrumptious to eat. It's really irresistible for foodies to try this recipe at home or on street food.
How To Make
I always love to try bun kabab with different tastes. People make it with Shami kabab, aloo tiki, chickpeas, and different combinations but I like aloo anday bun kabab a lot so make it for you. If you are in love with bun kabab taste and want to make it at home to have the same taste of Karachi bun kabab (Street style) then follow the recipe and I am sure you will get the same taste. It's a simple, easy and quick recipe that you can prepare just by adding few ingredients.
Preparation of Potato Stuffing:
- In a pan, add oil and heat it up.
- Add cumin seed in medium heated oil and also add salt, red chili powder, and turmeric powder and mix well.
- Now add chopped onion and green chilies and saute for few seconds on medium heat.
- Add boiled potatoes. Mash it before adding in the pan.
- At the same time, add boiled and mashed chickpeas in the pan.
- Mix all the ingredients to blend all the ingredients.
- Now garnish with fresh coriander and,
- Squeeze lemon juice to make the stuffing tastier.
Preparation of Bun Kabab Chutney: (Watch Video)
- In a blending jar, add fresh coriander, mint, green chilies, garlic, cumin seeds, salt, red chili powder, chaat masala, sugar, black salt, lemon juice, and water.
- Blend all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Serve with chaat or t time snacks.
Assembling
- Cut the bun into 2 parts. As described in the video. (01:21)
- In a skillet, add oil and toast all the bun from both sides.
- Now place a rich amount of green chutney on one side of the bun.
- In the same way, add potato stuffing over the chutney.
- Place fresh onion rings over the potato.
- Now cover with another bun.
- In a bowl, beat the egg with salt and pour it over bun kabab and slide it with a spoon.
- Toast bun kabab properly from all sides to cook the egg and place the remaining egg in between potato stuffing.
- Now bun kabab is ready to serve.
It's the best recipe to try at home. If you belong to the sub-continent then it's a must-try recipe for foodies. Karachi special bun kabab is famous and people love to eat it.
Easy Tips
- Take fresh buns to make bun kabab. Use desi buns (pav). Burger buns are not recommended to get true street style bun kabab flavor.
- Never toast buns on high heat otherwise it will burn.
- Shallow fry the kabab on the skillet by pressing it using a spatula.
- Don't over stuff.
- Make sure the chutney is not watery.
Serving Ideas
Bun kabab can be served with a variety of ideas. Many restaurants serve with fried potatoes or potato wedges. I personally like oven baked french fries. If you like a healthy platter then you can add roasted veggies or mashed potatoes on the side. An additional serving of green chutney and onions will be enough to serve this recipe.
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At Hinz Cooking, you can also check other street food recipes to serve as snacks. We prepare a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so if you have any suggestions to prepare food based on your interest you can also share with us in a comment section or join us on Facebook to be an interactive part of Hinz cooking food community.
More Kabab Recipes: Kacha Keema Kabab Recipe | Peshawari Chapli Kabab Recipe | Aloo Kabab Recipe | Shami Kabab Recipe
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Bun Kabab (Pakistani Burns Road Style)
Equipment
- Skillet
Materials
- Fresh Bun - As required
- Potato Stuffing:
- 3 teaspoon Oil
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- ⅓ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
- ⅓ teaspoon Turmeric
- 3 teaspoon Chopped Onion
- 2 Green Chillies Chopped
- 2 Boiled Potatoes Mashed
- ½ cup Boiled Chickpeas Mashed
- 2 teaspoon Fresh Coriander Chopped
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Lemon juice
- 3 teaspoon Green Chutney per serving
- 1 Egg per serving (beaten)
- Green Chutney Ingredients:
- 1 cup Fresh Coriander
- ½ cup Mint
- 3 Green Chillies
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- ⅓ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- ⅓ teaspoon Salt – ⅓ Tsp
- ⅓ teaspoon Red Chili Powder – ⅓ Tsp
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
- ⅓ teaspoon Black Salt
- 100 ml Water
- 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation of Potato Stuffing:
- In a pan, add oil and heat it up.
- Add cumin seed in medium heated oil and also add salt, red chili powder, and turmeric powder and mix well.
- Now add chopped onion and green chilies and saute for few seconds on medium heat.
- Add boiled potatoes. Mash it before adding in the pan.
- At the same time, add boiled and mashed chickpeas in the pan.
- Mix all the ingredients to blend all the ingredients.
- Now garnish with fresh coriander and,
- Squeeze lemon juice to make the stuffing tastier.
- Preparation of Green Chutney: (Watch Video)
- In a blending jar, add fresh coriander, mint, green chilies, garlic, cumin seeds, salt, red chili powder, chaat masala, sugar, black salt, lemon juice, and water.
- Blend all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Serve with chaat or t time snacks.
- Assembling:
- Cut the bun into 2 parts. As described in the video. (01:21)
- In a skillet, add oil and toast all the bun from both sides.
- Now place a rich amount of green chutney on one side of the bun.
- In the same way, add potato stuffing over the chutney.
- Place fresh onion rings over potato.
- Now cover with another bun.
- In a bowl, beat the egg with salt and pour it over bun kabab and slide it with a spoon.
- Toast bun kabab properly from all sides to cook the egg and place the remaining egg in between potato stuffing.
- Now bun kabab is ready to serve.
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Notes
- Never toast bun on high heat
- Never add too much oil
- For great taste, cook an egg properly from all sides of bun.
- Make a variation of chutney/sauces as per your taste.
- Recipe of Green chutney and Imli ki Chutney
- You can make variations in kabab as well. Make with Shami Kabab, Aloo Tikki or Chapli Kabab
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Bun Kabab is famous in South Asia. Here is step by step bun kabab recipe and video to make at home. The recipe is inspired with Karachi street style making.