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{{Short description|Sandwich originating in Bhopal, India}}
{{Short description|Sandwich originating in Pakistan}}

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{{Infobox prepared food
{{Infobox prepared food
| name = Bun Kebab
| name = Bun Kabab
| image = File:Bun Kabab.JPG
| image = File:Bun Kabab.JPG
| caption = A typical Bun Kebab with ketchup and chutney
| caption = A typical Bun Kabab with ketchup and chutney
| country = [[India]]
| region = [[South Asia]]
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| national_cuisine = [[Pakistani cuisine|Pakistani]]
| region = [[Bhopal]]<ref name = 'Sadaf' /><ref name = 'Outlook' />
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| national_cuisine = [[Indian cuisine|Indian]]
| creator =
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| course = [[Main course]]
| course = [[Main course]]
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| main_ingredient = [[Bun]]s, [[shami kebab]], [[egg]]s, [[vegetable]]s
| main_ingredient = [[Bun]]s, [[shami kebab]], [[egg]]s, [[vegetable]]s
| alternate_name =
| alternate_name =
| place_of_origin = [[Karachi]], [[Pakistan]]
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[[File:Burns Road Frozen Bun Kebab.jpg|thumb|Burns Road style Bun Kebab on sale in Jackson Heights, Queens]]'''Bun kebab''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|بَن کباب}}}}) or '''anda shami''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|انڈا شامی}}}}) is a sandwich that originated in [[Pakistan]],<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Imtiaz |first=Aysha |date=10 March 2021 |title=Pakistan's beloved 'poor man’s burger' |url=https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210309-pakistans-beloved-poor-mans-burger |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=[[BBC]] |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Latif |first=Nazia |last2=Khan |first2=Samir |title=Bun Kabab: The King of Street Food |url=https://artsandculture.google.com/story/bun-kabab-the-king-of-street-food/NgWxI6DeoV1OKw |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=[[Google Arts & Culture]] |language=en}}</ref> but is now popular all throughout [[South Asia]]. Bun kebabs are a signature in Pakistani metro cities like [[Karachi]] and [[Lahore]], but they can be found all over Pakistan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/food/street-food-for-the-soul|title=Street food for the soul|last=Narwani|first=Deepa|website=Khaleej Times|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Bun Kebab vendors are scattered all across Karachi, vendors on [[Burns Road]] being particularly famous,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aftab |first=Tehniat |date=2010-06-08 |title=The Street Favourite: Bun Kebabs |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/19708/the-street-favorite-bun-kebabs |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref> and imitated by frozen bun kebabs sold in South Asian supermarkets across the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karachi Delight Bun Kabab |url=https://www.halalworlddepot.com/products/karachi-delight-bun-kabab |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=HalalWorldDepot |language=en}}</ref> In India, it is eaten as a regular street food, specifically, in the Indian cities of [[Bhopal]], [[Lucknow]], and [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]]; it is especially popular with [[Indian Muslim]]s, the dish is eaten late-night during [[Ramadan]]. Bun kebabs are usually sold from roadside stalls, side street vendors, and fast food restaurants.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1173924|title=The battle of cuisines: Bun kebab vs burger|last=OA|date=2015-04-05|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> They are also commonly known as anday wala burger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mangobaaz.com/best-bun-kababs-karachi|title=11 Of The Best Bun Kababs For The Ultimate Street Food Experience In Karachi|last=Zubair|first=Saad|date=2017-12-03|website=MangoBaaz|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> A ‘fried’ version of the bun kebab is popular in [[Lahore]], known as ‘bun plaster’ due to copious amounts of butter and super tender or paste-like kebab mixture used in it. Bun kababs are usually eaten as a main course or snack.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:Burns Road Frozen Bun Kebab.jpg|thumb|Burns Road style Bun Kebab on sale in Jackson Heights, Queens]]

== History ==
The origins of the bun kabab trace back to Karachi during the 1950s, however its exact inception is debated. Some claim that Haji Abdul Razzak introduced the sandwich as a quick meal for workers in 1953. Another claim is that the bun kebab evolved from the [[vada pav]], a fast food style sandwich native to the Indian city of [[Mumbai]].<ref name=":2" /> A third view is that it was first found outside the Khayam Cinema as a food made primarily for moviegoers.<ref name=":3" />


After the initial emergence of the bun kabab, new patty variations rose to popularity, including dal patties and shami kebab.<ref name=":3" />
'''Bun kebab''' ({{lang-hi|बन कबाब}}, {{lang-ur|{{nq|بَن کباب}}}}) or '''anda shami''' ({{lang-hi|अंडा शमी}}, {{lang-ur|{{nq|انڈا شامی}}}}) is a sandwich that originated in [[Bhopal]],<ref name = 'Outlook'>{{cite book|date=April 2008|url=https://books.google.com.qa/books?id=jDEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT56&dq=bun+kebab+bhopal+origin&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwisiZWWhPmGAxWJnf0HHUV2CmgQ6AF6BAgHEAI#v=onepage&q=bun%20kebab%20bhopal%20origin&f=false|page=85|publisher=Outlook Publishing|volume=8|title=Outlook Traveller: Madhya Pradesh}}</ref><ref name = 'Sadaf'>{{cite book |url=https://www.google.com.qa/books/edition/Daastan_e_Dastarkhan/zB-dDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=bun+kebab+bhopal+origin&pg=PT136&printsec=frontcover |date=August 25, 2019 |isbn=9789388322423 |last=Hussain |first=Sadaf |title=Daastan-e-Dastarkhan: Stories and Recipes from Muslim Kitchens |publisher=[[Hachette India]] |page=282 }}</ref> in the [[Indian state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]], but is now popular all throughout the [[Indian subcontinent]]. In India, it is eaten as a regular street food, specifically, in the Indian cities of [[Bhopal]], [[Lucknow]], and [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]]; it is especially popular with [[Indian Muslim]]s, the dish is eaten late-night during [[Ramadan]]. Bun kebabs are usually sold from roadside stalls, side street vendors, and fast food restaurants.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1173924|title=The battle of cuisines: Bun kebab vs burger|last=OA|date=2015-04-05|website=DAWN.COM|language=en|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> They are also commonly known as anday wala burger.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mangobaaz.com/best-bun-kababs-karachi|title=11 Of The Best Bun Kababs For The Ultimate Street Food Experience In Karachi|last=Zubair|first=Saad|date=2017-12-03|website=MangoBaaz|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Bun kebabs are now also a signature in Pakistani metro cities like [[Karachi]] and [[Lahore]], but they can be found all over Pakistan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/food/street-food-for-the-soul|title=Street food for the soul|last=Narwani|first=Deepa|website=Khaleej Times|access-date=2019-01-12}}</ref> Bun Kebab vendors are scattered all across Karachi, vendors on [[Burns Road]] being particularly famous,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aftab |first=Tehniat |date=2010-06-08 |title=The Street Favourite: Bun Kebabs |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/19708/the-street-favorite-bun-kebabs |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref> and imitated by frozen bun kebabs sold in South Asian supermarkets across the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karachi Delight Bun Kabab |url=https://www.halalworlddepot.com/products/karachi-delight-bun-kabab |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=HalalWorldDepot |language=en}}</ref> A ‘fried’ version of the bun kebab is popular in [[Lahore]], known as ‘bun plaster’ due to copious amounts of butter and super tender or paste-like kebab mixture used in it. Bun kebabs are usually eaten as a main course or snack.<ref name=":0" />


==Ingredients==
==Ingredients==
A bun kebab consists of a shallow-fried spicy patty called [[shami kebab]], onions, and [[chutney]]. The chutney is made up from tamarind (imli), salt, cumin powder, whole red chillies, and/or [[raita]] in a [[bun]]. The bun is grilled on the pan.
A bun kabab consists of a shallow-fried spicy patty called [[shami kebab]], onions, and [[chutney]]. The chutney is made up from tamarind (imli), salt, cumin powder, whole red chillies, and/or [[raita]] in a grilled [[bun]].


Bun kebab patties are typically composed of ground beef or mutton, ground lentils, powdered cumin seeds, and an egg batter. Although they can be vegetarian. The patties are fried in [[ghee]] or oil. A bun kebab can also be served with a fried egg or omelette<ref name=":1" /> and topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, or onions.<ref name=":0" />
Bun kabab patties are typically composed of ground beef or mutton, ground lentils, powdered cumin seeds, and an egg batter. Although they can be vegetarian. The patties are fried in [[ghee]] or oil. A bun kabab can also be served with a fried egg or omelette<ref name=":1" /> and topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, or onions.<ref name=":0" />


==Variations==
==Variations==
The patty, [[shami kebab]], can be made of chicken, beef, [[mutton]], potato (aloo wala), egg (anday wala), or lentil (daal).<ref name=":0" /> The beef and egg recipe is the most popular, especially among street vendors.
The patty, [[shami kabab]], can be made of chicken, beef, [[mutton]], potato (aloo wala), egg (anday wala), or lentil (daal).<ref name=":0" /> The beef and egg recipe is the most popular, especially among street vendors.


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Hyderabadi cuisine]]
* [[Hyderabadi cuisine]]
* [[Pakistani cuisine]]
* [[Pakistani cuisine]]
* [[Fastfood]]
* [[Fast food]]
* [[Kebab]]
* [[Kebab]]
* [[List of sandwiches]]
* [[List of sandwiches]]
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{Reflist|2}}
{{India topics}}
{{Pakistan topics}}
{{Cuisine of India}}
{{Cuisine of Pakistan}}
{{Indian dishes}}
{{Pakistani dishes}}
{{Sandwhich}}
{{Sandwhich}}


[[Category:Sandwiches]]
[[Category:Sandwiches]]
[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:Pakistani cuisine]]
[[Category:Pakistani cuisine]]
[[Category:Pakistani fast food]]
[[Category:Pakistani fast food]]

Latest revision as of 16:46, 13 December 2024

Bun Kabab
A typical Bun Kabab with ketchup and chutney
CourseMain course
Place of originKarachi, Pakistan
Region or stateSouth Asia
Associated cuisinePakistani
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsBuns, shami kebab, eggs, vegetables
Burns Road style Bun Kebab on sale in Jackson Heights, Queens

Bun kebab (Urdu: بَن کباب) or anda shami (Urdu: انڈا شامی) is a sandwich that originated in Pakistan,[1][2] but is now popular all throughout South Asia. Bun kebabs are a signature in Pakistani metro cities like Karachi and Lahore, but they can be found all over Pakistan.[3] Bun Kebab vendors are scattered all across Karachi, vendors on Burns Road being particularly famous,[4] and imitated by frozen bun kebabs sold in South Asian supermarkets across the world.[5] In India, it is eaten as a regular street food, specifically, in the Indian cities of Bhopal, Lucknow, and Hyderabad; it is especially popular with Indian Muslims, the dish is eaten late-night during Ramadan. Bun kebabs are usually sold from roadside stalls, side street vendors, and fast food restaurants.[6] They are also commonly known as anday wala burger.[7] A ‘fried’ version of the bun kebab is popular in Lahore, known as ‘bun plaster’ due to copious amounts of butter and super tender or paste-like kebab mixture used in it. Bun kababs are usually eaten as a main course or snack.[3]

History

[edit]

The origins of the bun kabab trace back to Karachi during the 1950s, however its exact inception is debated. Some claim that Haji Abdul Razzak introduced the sandwich as a quick meal for workers in 1953. Another claim is that the bun kebab evolved from the vada pav, a fast food style sandwich native to the Indian city of Mumbai.[1] A third view is that it was first found outside the Khayam Cinema as a food made primarily for moviegoers.[2]

After the initial emergence of the bun kabab, new patty variations rose to popularity, including dal patties and shami kebab.[2]

Ingredients

[edit]

A bun kabab consists of a shallow-fried spicy patty called shami kebab, onions, and chutney. The chutney is made up from tamarind (imli), salt, cumin powder, whole red chillies, and/or raita in a grilled bun.

Bun kabab patties are typically composed of ground beef or mutton, ground lentils, powdered cumin seeds, and an egg batter. Although they can be vegetarian. The patties are fried in ghee or oil. A bun kabab can also be served with a fried egg or omelette[6] and topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, or onions.[3]

Variations

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The patty, shami kabab, can be made of chicken, beef, mutton, potato (aloo wala), egg (anday wala), or lentil (daal).[3] The beef and egg recipe is the most popular, especially among street vendors.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Imtiaz, Aysha (10 March 2021). "Pakistan's beloved 'poor man's burger'". BBC. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  2. ^ a b c Latif, Nazia; Khan, Samir. "Bun Kabab: The King of Street Food". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  3. ^ a b c d Narwani, Deepa. "Street food for the soul". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  4. ^ Aftab, Tehniat (2010-06-08). "The Street Favourite: Bun Kebabs". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  5. ^ "Karachi Delight Bun Kabab". HalalWorldDepot. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  6. ^ a b OA (2015-04-05). "The battle of cuisines: Bun kebab vs burger". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
  7. ^ Zubair, Saad (2017-12-03). "11 Of The Best Bun Kababs For The Ultimate Street Food Experience In Karachi". MangoBaaz. Retrieved 2019-01-12.
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