Shami Kebab

Shami kebab is a popular local variety of kebab from the Indian subcontinent. It is part of the Pakistani, Punjabi, Indian, and Bangladeshi cuisines. Serve with sweet chile sauce or plum chutney.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 31 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 1 mins
• Calories: 493 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 4 ¼ cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
• ½ bunch cilantro, chopped
• 4 green chile peppers, finely chopped, or more to taste
• 1 ¼ cups yellow lentils
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lentils in a container. Pour in enough water to cover and let soak, at least 30 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Combine drained lentils, 4 1/4 cups water, ground chicken, onion, green chile peppers, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until water has been mostly absorbed and lentils are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Place the lentil mixture in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Stir in cilantro.

Step 4

Shape mixture into patties and dip into beaten eggs.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry patties in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.