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Shami Kebab

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g minced meat chicken / mutton / lamb
  • 1 cup chana dal split chickpeas, soaked in water for 2 hours
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1- inch piece ginger chopped
  • 2-3 green chillies chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Drain the chana dal and put it in a pressure cooker along with the minced meat, onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies, and enough water to cover the ingredients. Cook for 4-5 whistles or until the meat and dal are tender.
  • Drain any excess water and allow the mixture to cool.
  • Once cooled, grind the mixture into a smooth paste.
  • Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, and salt to the paste and mix well.
  • Divide the mixture into equal-sized portions and shape them into flat discs.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the kebabs on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve hot with mint chutney.
Keywords: Shami Kebab