Shami Kebab
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Shami Kebab

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 500g minced mutton
  • • 3 tbsp oil
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 cup yogurt, whisked

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the oil and splutter the cumin seeds.

2
Phase 2

Brown the onion, then add the ginger-garlic paste and fry until fragrant.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes, turmeric, and garam masala; cook until the oil separates from the masala.

4
Phase 4

Add the minced mutton and break it up while browning thoroughly.

5
Phase 5

Stir in the yogurt, cover, and simmer until the mince is cooked and the gravy thickens.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with roti or steamed rice.