World Kebab Day: Top 10 Must-Try Kebabs From Around The World

Döner Kebab Originating in Germany and having Turkish roots, it features spiced lamb, beef, or chicken cooked slowly on a vertical skewer, often served in a sandwich.Cağ KebabHailing from central Turkey and the Caucasus, this dish features marinated lamb or mutton cut into strips and served on a plate with grilled vegetables and lavash bread.ShawarmaA Middle Eastern favourite, similar to Greek gyros, it’s made by spinning marinated meat and served with pita and toppings like tzatziki sauce.Seekh KebabPopular in South Asia, seekh kebab is made from minced meat (usually lamb or beef) mixed with spices, shaped onto skewers, and grilled or roasted.Chelo KebabA Persian delight, the Chelo Kebab consists of saffron-marinated kebabs (usually lamb or chicken) served with buttered rice and grilled tomatoes.SouvlakiGreek street food consists of small pieces of marinated meat, often pork or chicken, grilled on skewers and served with pita, veggies, and tzatziki.Adana KebabNamed after the city in Turkey, it's a spicy minced meat kebab (usually lamb) grilled on a flat skewer and served with flatbread.Tandoori ChickenAlthough not strictly a kebab, this Indian classic involves marinating chicken in yogurt and spices, then cooking it in a tandoor (clay oven).Kofta KebabFound across the Middle East and South Asia, it’s made from ground meat (beef, lamb, or chicken) mixed with herbs and spices, shaped into balls or patties, and grilled.YakitoriA Japanese skewered dish includes bite-sized pieces of chicken (or other ingredients) grilled over charcoal and brushed with a savoury soy-based sauce.Kamal Haasan's Travel Diaries: A Look At How The Superstar HolidaysRead More