Shami Kebab Mutton or Chicken

Indulge in the rich flavors of Shami Kebab, a timeless delicacy made with minced mutton or chicken and the wholesome goodness of chana dal. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom, these melt-in-your-mouth patties are expertly crafted by simmering the ingredients to perfection before blending them into a velvety paste. Shaped into golden, crispy kebabs and shallow-fried to perfection, they offer a delectable balance of hearty meatiness and fragrant spices. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, serve these irresistible kebabs with mint chutney, tangy ketchup, or fresh onion rings for a restaurant-quality experience at home. Ideal for festive gatherings or weeknight dinners, this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Mutton or chicken (minced)
• 100 grams Chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Ginger (finely chopped)
• 5 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 medium Green chilies (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick
• 3 Cardamom pods (green)
• 3 Cloves
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 4 tablespoons Oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 1 hour.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the minced mutton or chicken, soaked chana dal, ginger, garlic, green chilies, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, salt, turmeric, and red chili powder.

Step 3

Add 1 cup of water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Cover and let it simmer over medium heat until the meat and lentils are fully cooked and the water has completely evaporated. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Transfer the cooled mixture to a food processor and pulse into a fine paste. Do not add water.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the meat mixture with the chopped onion and coriander leaves. Crack in the egg and mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Shape the mixture into small, flat patties (around 2 inches in diameter).

Step 8

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Shallow-fry the kebabs in batches until golden brown and crisp on both sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 9

Transfer the cooked kebabs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with mint chutney, ketchup, or a side of onion rings and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(970.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2591.3

Total Fat 185.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 609.5mg	0%
Sodium 2895.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 131.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 330.4mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 3359.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 15.5%