When it comes to making some quick and flavourful snacks, Kebabs can be your best bet. Chicken Shami Kebab is a succulent and crispy kebab that is made with boneless chicken, spices and chana dal. Here we share a Chicken Shami Kebab recipe that you can make quickly with your kitchen staples. Check it out!
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Easy Cooking: A Simple and Easy to Make Chicken Shami Kebab Recipe
Take a pressure cooker and add some oil to it. Then add cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds, carom seeds, dry red chilli and red chilli flakes. Saute the ingredients for 2 minutes. As they turn aromatic, add the soaked chana dal and give it a mix. Then add the boneless chicken pieces, salt and the required amount of water. Bring it to a simmer and cook the chicken until it is tender and the water has evaporated. Let it cool.
In a blender add the ingredient and blend them into a thick paste. Then add green chillies, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves and mint leaves. Mix and combine all the ingredients.
Break 1 egg add it to the meat mixture. Mix it well. The mixture should feel like a dough. Shape the mixture in flat and round patties. Break the second egg in a separate bowl.
Take a pan and heat some oil in it. Take a patty and dip in the egg liquid then add it to the pan. Shallow fry until golden brown. Shallow fry the other patties in the same way.
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Recipe Tip We have shared a Chicken Shami Kebab recipe here. However, you can also make it with mutton. Share your version of this recipe How do you make Shami Kebab at home? Share your version with us! Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I prevent the Kebabs from disintegrating? You can freeze the patties for a few minutes before frying them. This will prevent them from disintegrating in the pan. Can I add lemon juice to this recipe? Yes. You can add a bit of lemon juice to this recipe. Lemon juice will also enhance the flavour when drizzled over the kebabs while serving.
