Shammi Kebabs Indian Recipe

Shammi Kebabs Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• to serve 4
• 2 onions finely chopped
• 9oz (50gm) finely cubed lean lamb 2oz yellow lentils or yellow split peas.
• 1tsp cumin seeds
• 1tsp garam masala
• 4-6 green chillis
• 2 inch fresh root ginger finely grated 6fl oz (175 ml) water
• fresh coriander to garnish.
• juice of 1 lemon.
• 1tblsp gram flour
• 2 beaten eggs
• vegetable oil for shallow frying.

Method

1. Put the onions, lamb, lentils or split peas, cumin seeds, garam masala, chillies and ginger into a pan with the water and bring to the boil
2. Simmer covered until the meat and dhal are cooked then remove the lid and continue to cook for a few more minutes to allow the excess liquid to reduce
3. Allow to cool
4. Place the mixture into a blender and blitz until you have a rough paste
5. Alternatively use a pestle and mortar for this
6. Put the paste into a mixing bowl and add the coriander, mint leaves lemon juice and gram flour
7. Combine everything well using your fingers
8. Continue until you have a semi solid and fairly thick consistency
9. Divide the mixture into about 10 equal portions
10. Make each into a ball and then flatten slightly
11. Chill for an hour in the refrigerator
12. Dip each Kebab into the egg and shallow fry each side until the Kebabs are cooked and golden brown
13. Dry on kitchen paper and serve

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