Shami kebabs

 

Ingredients :

1. Minced mutton  - 1/2 kg
2. Bengal gram / Chana dal - 1 tbsp
3. Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
4. Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
5. Salt - to taste
6. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
7. Oil - 1 tbsp
8. Water - 1 cup
9. Garam masala - cinnamon - 1 stick, cardamom - 4, cloves - 4, kawabchini (cubebs) - 8-10, shahzeera(caraway seeds) - 1/2 tsp  - (powdered)
10. Coriander (chopped) - 1 bunch
11. Mint (chopped)- 1 bunch
12. Green chillies (slit) - 8-10
13. Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
14. Onion (chopped) - 1 small

 Method :

1. Clean and wash the mince and put in a pressure cooker.
2. To this add chana dal, chopped onion, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste and powdered garam masala.
3. Now add chopped coriander, mint and green chillies.
4. Add  1 tbsp oil and 1 cup water.
5. Let it cook till the mince is tender and all the water is absorbed.
6. It should be dry, if it is still moist cook it till all the water is evaporated.
7. Remove and let it cool to room temperature.
8. Then grind the mixture to a fine paste.
9. Now shape the mixture into small round flattened balls or kebabs.
10. Shallow fry them with little oil on both the sides till golden brown in color.
11. Garnish with coriander, lemon juice and sliced raw onions. with chutney made from mint or coriander.
12. Serve hot with hari chutney.

NOTE : If your mixture has become too thin , you can add a little amount of besan /gram flour .

                                   Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

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