Shami Kebab
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

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
  • • 100g chana dal, washed
  • • 1 onion, sliced
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 whole dried red chilies
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1 egg, beaten
  • • 2 tbsp ghee, for shallow frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the mutton, chana dal, onion, dried chilies, cumin, and salt in 2 cups water until tender and dry.

2
Phase 2

Let the mixture cool completely.

3
Phase 3

Grind to a fine, cohesive paste with the garam masala.

4
Phase 4

Divide into 8-10 patties, dipping palms in the beaten egg.

5
Phase 5

Shallow fry in ghee until dark and crisp on both sides.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with sliced onion and green chutney.