Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab)

These crisp, golden beef and dal patties are spiced with traditional Indian flavors of garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and garam masala.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 32 mins
• Total Time: 47 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup water
• salt to taste
• 2 pounds ground beef
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
• ½ cup chana dal
• ¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a stockpot over medium heat; add ground beef. Stir in garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste. Add water and dal; simmer until meat is fully cooked and all water has evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 2

Blend beef and dal mixture together using an immersion blender in the stockpot. Add 1/2 cup cilantro; blend to combine. Roll spoonfuls of beef and dal mixture into into walnut-sized balls; shape into smooth flat patties.

Step 3

Whisk eggs, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each patty into egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs.

Step 4

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in a single layer until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes per side.