Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab)
Serve in a burger bun, raita, or even by itself. Can't really go wrong. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 tablespoon garlic paste
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1 tablespoon ginger paste
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1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
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½ teaspoon ground turmeric
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½ teaspoon garam masala
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½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
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salt to taste
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½ cup water
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½ cup chana dal
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½ cup chopped cilantro
Breading:
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2 eggs
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
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½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
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salt to taste
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¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed (Optional)
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¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed
Instructions
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Heat a stockpot over medium heat; add ground beef. Stir in garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste. Add water and dal; simmer until meat is fully cooked and all water has evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Blend beef and dal mixture together using an immersion blender in the stockpot. Add 1/2 cup cilantro; blend to combine. Roll spoonfuls of beef and dal mixture into into walnut-sized balls; shape into smooth flat patties.
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Whisk eggs, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each patty into egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in a single layer until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
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