1/3CupChana Dal/ Split Gram LentilsSoaked for 3-4 hours
1TablespoonGinger Garlic Paste
3Green chilliesFinely Chopped
2OnionsMedium Size (Finely Chopped)
1TeaspoonCumin Powder
1TeaspoonSalt
1/3TeaspoonTurmeric Powder
1/2TeaspoonLemon Juice
2Beaten Eggs
1/2TeaspoonGaram Masala Powder
1/2TeaspoonChaat MasalaOptional
2TeaspoonOil
OilFor Deep Frying
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat and add onions to it. Once translucent, add ginger-garlic paste to it and sauté till the raw smell goes off.
Add Turmeric powder, salt and cumin powder and sauté again for a minute. Now add chopped green chillies, soaked chana dal and the chicken.
Mix well and add half cup of water and cover the pan with lid. Slow down the heat and let it cook gently until the chicken is cooked. Now Increase the heat and let all the moisture evaporate with constant stirring. Switch off the flame and let the mixture cool completely.
Transfer this onto a grinding jar and grind it to a smooth paste. Transfer this into a bowl and add Garam Masala, chat masala, Lemon juice and beaten eggs.
Mix it well and divide the mixture into equal parts.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai on medium heat and shape the Kebabs into flat discs/tikki and deep fry them till golden brown. Take them out on a kitchen towel and serve hot.
Notes
You can use boneless chicken pieces for this recipe, instead of minced chicken. Just cut them into small pieces before cooking as that will help in quick and easy cooking and will grind easily too. However I have used already minced chicken as I was having that available at home.
You can prepare the cooked mixture in 1-2 days advance and keep the mixture in fridge. Just fry them on the day of eating.
You can try the baked version of Shami kebab by baking it, rather than deep frying (Low calories but taste will be slightly different)
You can add chopped green coriander too to the recipe.
If in case your mixture is not binding properly, add little more beaten eggs and 1 tablespoon of Gram flour/Besan to it.
You can add little breadcrumbs too to the mixture to give extra crispness.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Shami Kebab Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 303mg13%
Potassium 77mg2%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 4IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.