Shami Kebab

                   

                              

 Shami Kebab

 Shami Kebab is a popular South Asian dish with ground meat, often combined with lentils and

spices. Shami kebab is a popular and flavorful Pakistani and Indian dish made with ground meat

{usually beef or lamb} and lentils, along with various spices. Here's a basic recipe for making

Shami kebab .......

Ingredients:

• 1 cup split Bengal gram (chana dal), washed and soaked for a few hours
• 500 grams ground meat (beef or lamb)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 egg (optional, for binding)
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Boil Chana Dal:

   • In a pot, add soaked chana dal with enough water. Cook until the dal is tender. Drain any excess water.

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3. Prepare Meat Mixture:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chana dal, ground meat, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, salt, fresh coriander, and mint leaves.

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5. Blend the Mixture:

   • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until you get a smooth consistency. This helps in achieving a better texture for the kebabs.

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7. Check Consistency:

   • If the mixture is too loose, you can add an egg to bind it. Mix well.

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9. Shape into Kebabs:

   • Shape a small portion of the mixture into a round or oval patty.

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11. Fry the Kebabs:

    • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place the kebabs in the pan and fry until they are golden brown on both sides.

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13. Drain and Serve:

    • Remove the kebabs from the pan and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.

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15. Serve:

    • Serve the Shami Kebabs hot with mint chutney or your favorite sauce.

You can also serve Shami Kebabs with naan or as a side dish with rice. Enjoy your delicious homemade Shami Kebabs!