Very Famous All Over The World: Indian Shami Kebabs

Name: Very Famous All Over The World: Indian Shami Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g minced meat (keema); 100 g channa dal (yellow lentils); 3 cloves; 1 inch cinnamon; 6 black peppercorns; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; 2 teaspoons garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped; 1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ginger, peeled,washed and finely grated; 4 green chilies, washed and chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; salt; 1 slice bread, dampened in a little water,squezed and crumbled; 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, washed and finely chopped; 1 lime, juice of; oil, to shallow fry; ¼ cup onion, washed,peeled and finely chopped; 2 green chilies, washed and finely chopped; 1 hard-boiled egg, mashed; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped; salt

Servings: persons

500 g minced meat (keema)
100 g channa dal (yellow lentils)
3 cloves
1 inch cinnamon
6 black peppercorns
½ teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped
1 large onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped
2 teaspoons ginger, peeled,washed and finely grated
4 green chilies, washed and chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt
1 slice bread, dampened in a little water,squezed and crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, washed and finely chopped
1 lime, juice of
oil, to shallow fry
¼ cup onion, washed,peeled and finely chopped
2 green chilies, washed and finely chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, mashed
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
salt

1
Combine together in a large bowl the minced meat, chana dal, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom, red chilli powder, garlic and some water.
2
Boil until cooked and almost dry.
3
Allow to cool.
4
Add grated ginger, onion, green chillies, cumin and corriander powders, garam masala powder and salt to taste.
5
Grind this mixture.
6
Transfer to a bowl.
7
Add bread, corriander and mint leaves and lemon juice.
8
Mix well.
9
Divide equally and shape into balls.
10
Flatten each ball.
11
To prepare the filling, combine all the ingredients for the filling in a bowl and mix well.
12
Place 1 tsp.
13
of filling and close up the edges.
14
Shape it back into a ball, flatten slightly.
15
Shallow fry the kebabs until well browned.
16
Serve warm with chutney.

178

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g minced meat (keema), 100 g channa dal (yellow lentils), 3 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Very Famous All Over The World: Indian Shami Kebabs falls under the Soups & Stews 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!