CHICKEN SHAMI KABAB RECIPE

Chicken Shami Kabab

Chicken Shami Kabab is a popular Indian snack made with ground chicken, lentils, and a blend of aromatic spices. It is typically served as an appetizer or a party snack, and can be enjoyed on its own or served with chutney or raita. Here is a recipe you can try at home:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
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• 1 lb ground chicken
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• 1 onion, finely chopped
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• 1 tsp ginger paste
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• 1 tsp garlic paste
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• 1 tsp red chili powder
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• 1 tsp coriander powder
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• 1 tsp garam masala
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• Salt, to taste
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• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
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• 2 eggs, beaten
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• 1 cup breadcrumbs
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• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

• Rinse the chana dal in cold water and soak it in water for at least 1 hour.

• In a large pot, bring the soaked chana dal to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the dal until it is soft and tender, about 20-30 minutes. Drain the excess water and set the dal aside to cool.

• In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.

• In a blender or food processor, pulse the cooked chana dal until it is ground into a fine paste. Add the chana dal paste to the bowl with the chicken mixture and mix well to combine.

• Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small, flat patties.

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Dip the patties in the beaten eggs and coat them evenly with breadcrumbs.

• Place the patties in the hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

• Remove the patties from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

• Serve the chicken shami kababs hot with chutney or raita, or as a snack on their own. Enjoy!