Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab) Recipe

Name: Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste; salt to taste; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup chana dal; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Breading:; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste; salt to taste; 1/4 cup bread crumbs, or as needed (optional); 1/4 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
salt to taste
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chana dal
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Breading:
2 eggs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
salt to taste
1/4 cup bread crumbs, or as needed (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil, or as needed

1
Heat a stockpot over medium heat; add ground beef. Stir in garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste. Add water and dal; simmer until meat is fully cooked and all water has evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes.
2
Blend beef and dal mixture together using an immersion blender in the stockpot. Add 1/2 cup cilantro; blend to combine. Roll spoonfuls of beef and dal mixture into into walnut-sized balls; shape into smooth flat patties.
3
Whisk eggs, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each patty into egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs.
4
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in a single layer until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes per side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab)

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