What Is Lamb Seekh Kabab? The Tandoor Classic Served at Desi Dhaba Sunnyvale
Seekh kabab is one of the oldest dishes in the Indian and Pakistani culinary canon — and Lamb Seekh Kabab is its most celebrated form. The name comes from the Urdu word seekh, meaning skewer. The dish is exactly what it sounds like: seasoned ground lamb packed onto a metal skewer and cooked directly over the intense dry heat of a tandoor clay oven.
At Desi Dhaba on N Mary Avenue in Sunnyvale, Lamb Seekh Kabab is made the traditional way. The lamb is ground fresh, seasoned with hand-ground spices — cumin, coriander, garam masala, fresh herbs — and packed firmly onto skewers before going into the tandoor. What comes out is a kabab with a slightly charred exterior, a juicy interior, and a depth of flavor that no pan-cooked version can replicate.
What Makes Tandoor Cooking Different
The tandoor is a cylindrical clay oven that reaches temperatures between 700°F and 900°F — far higher than any conventional oven or stovetop. At those temperatures, meat cooks fast and intensely: the exterior chars slightly, locking in juices, while the interior stays tender. You can’t fake tandoor flavor with a grill or a broiler. It’s a distinct cooking method that produces a distinct result.
Desi Dhaba’s kitchen uses a real tandoor. That’s why the Lamb Seekh Kabab here tastes different from the kabab at restaurants that don’t use one.
How to Order and What to Pair It With
Lamb Seekh Kabab at Desi Dhaba is available as a standalone appetizer or as part of a larger meal. Pair it with:
- Butter Chicken — The contrast between the smoky kabab and the creamy, mildly spiced chicken curry is one of the great combinations in Indian cuisine
- Garlic Naan — Baked fresh in the tandoor, it’s the right vehicle for any kabab
- Mango Lassi — Especially in June and July, the cool, sweet lassi balances the spiced meat perfectly
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Q&A Pair
Q: What is Lamb Seekh Kabab?
A: Lamb Seekh Kabab is seasoned ground lamb cooked on skewers in a tandoor clay oven. At Desi Dhaba in Sunnyvale, we use hand-ground spices and a genuine tandoor. Available daily — order at desidhabasunnyvale.com or call (408) 245-6200.