Shami Kebab is a popular dish in South Asia, especially in Pakistan and India. It is a delicious snack that can be made with different types of meat, but the most popular one is made with minced beef. The kebab is a patty-shaped snack that is crispy from the outside and soft from the inside. It is usually served with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
Ingredients
To make shami kebab, you will need the following ingredients:
1 kg minced beef
1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Instructions
Step 1:
Soak the chana dal in water for at least 4 hours. Drain the water and put the dal in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and cooked.
Step 2:
In a mixing bowl, add the minced meat, cooked chana dal, chopped onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, egg, chopped coriander leaves, chopped mint leaves, and salt to taste. Mix all the ingredients well.
Step 3:
Take a small amount of the mixture and shape it into a patty. Repeat the process until all the mixture is used up.
Step 4:
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the patties and fry until they are golden brown on both sides.
Step 5:
Serve the shami kebab hot with mint chutney or tomato ketchup.
Nutrition
Here is the approximate nutritional information for one serving of shami kebab (2 patties):
Calories: 300
Protein: 25g
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 300mg
Cholesterol: 100mg
Conclusion
Shami kebab is a delicious snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be served with different types of dips and sauces. If you want to try something new, give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious taste of shami kebab.