Shami Kebab

Shami kebabs are patties made with meat and split lentils. Traditionally the recipe has more meat than the split lentils. However, this recipe is made on a 3:1 ratio where 3 is the split lentil, and 1 is the meat. Tastes great if coupled with mint chutney. It can be eaten on its own but can be put in a wrap or a sandwich or with roti and rice. The portion usually would be two shami kebabs. These can be frozen as well.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Add the mince, split lentils and onions with water to the pot.

Step 2

Add in all the spices, ginger and garlic paste and cook on medium heat for an hour or until the water has evaporated and the lentils are cooked.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a food processor, and put the green chillies and the coriander.

Step 4

Blend to a coarse mixture. The mixture has to be fairly dry.

Step 5

Blend the mixture in batches to avoid overfilling the blender.

Step 6

Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them lightly.

Step 7

Pour the eggs little by little into the mixture to form a dough.

Step 8

Divide the mixture into 34 parts and roll it into balls. Flatten them and make the shami kebabs.

Step 9

Dip the shami kebabs in the remaining egg mixture and shallow fry in a deep pan.