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Chenjeh Kebab

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Chenjeh Kebab

Chunky marinated lamb — the rustic cousin of barg.

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 minServes 4Medium

Ingredients

4 pers.

The story behind the dish

Chenjeh is the everyday celebration kebab across Iran: cubes of lamb marinated simply and grilled until the edges char.

Cooking mode

  1. 1Marinate lamb cubes in onion, oil and spices for at least 4 hours.
  2. 2Thread onto skewers with a little space between pieces.
  3. 3Grill over hot charcoal, turning every few minutes, about 12–15 minutes total.
  4. 4Rest 5 minutes, serve with grilled tomatoes and bread.

Tips & troubleshooting

  • ✦Shoulder has enough fat to stay juicy — lean cuts will dry out.

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