Shami Kebab Recipe

Name: Shami Kebab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups yellow lentils; 4 1/4 cups water; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 onion, diced; 4 green chile peppers, finely chopped, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups yellow lentils
4 1/4 cups water
1 pound ground chicken
1 onion, diced
4 green chile peppers, finely chopped, or more to taste
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

1
Place lentils in a container. Pour in enough water to cover and let soak, at least 30 minutes. Drain.
2
Combine drained lentils, 4 1/4 cups water, ground chicken, onion, green chile peppers, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until water has been mostly absorbed and lentils are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Place the lentil mixture in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Stir in cilantro.
4
Shape mixture into patties and dip into beaten eggs.
5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry patties in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

450

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups yellow lentils, 4 1/4 cups water, 1 pound ground chicken, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Shami Kebab 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.

Shami Kebab

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