9 must-try iconic kebabs from around the world

The culinary celebration of winter months is incomplete without smokey, spicy, and juicy flavours of kebabs. Traditionally made by marinating meat in aromatic spices and herbs and then roasting them on charcoal or open fire, they make for a filling snack and even main course dish, paired with flatbread or rice. From skewered and grilled styles to minced, there are many versions of kebabs enjoyed around the world. Here we have listed nine must-try iconic kebabs from around the world.

This kebab is native to India and is a staple of North Indian and Mughlai cuisine. This kebab is made with minced meat of lamb or chicken, which is mixed with aromatic spices, herbs, and onions and are shaped around skewers and grilled over charcoal. These smoky, juicy, and deeply flavourful kebabs are best enjoyed with mint chutney and onion rings.

These are native to Turkey, where cubes of marinated meat are threaded onto skewers and are grilled until evenly cooked. They are served with a topping of olive oil, herbs, and spices along with flatbread, grilled vegetables, and yogurt-based sauces.

This Kebab is also native to Turkey and is one of the most globally recognized kebabs. It is made by stacking seasoned meat on a vertical rotisserie, which is shaved off thinly and served in bread or wrap.

This one is native to Iran and is classic Persian kebab made from finely minced lamb with grated onion and delicate spices. These are grilled over charcoal and are served with saffron rice and grilled tomatoes.

This kebab is from the Pashtun regions of Pakistan , which refers to flat, pan-fried patties made with minced meat, crushed coriander seeds, green chillies, and tomatoes. They are served with naan and yogurt.

This one consists of small pieces of marinated meat (chicken or lamb) skewered and grilled, then served with a rich peanut sauce. These kebabs offer sweet, smoky, and savoury notes.

These are made by cooking minced meat with lentils and spices, then shaping and shallow-frying the mixture.

These kebabs are made with spiced minced meat shaped into logs or balls and grilled or baked. They are very versatile and are often served with rice, flatbreads, or tahini sauce.

This is a Japanese delight, where bite-size pieces of chicken are skewered and grilled over charcoal, then glazed with a sweet-savoury tare sauce or simply seasoned with salt.

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