Shami Kebab

Shami Kebab

Ingredients:

• 1 kg mutton (minced)
• 1 cup black gram
  (chana dal)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon
  coriander seeds
• 10-12 red chili
  pods
• 4 black cardamoms
• 12-13 black
  peppercorns
• 12 cloves garlic
• 1 piece cinnamon
  stick
• 1 small piece of ginger 
• 2-3 tablespoon
  plain curd
• 1 Egg (beaten)
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil (as needed – for frying)

For stuffing:

• 1 bunch of fresh
  coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 bunch of fresh
  mint leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 large onion
  (finely chopped)
• 1 small piece of ginger
  (finely chopped)
   

Preparation:

1. Pour 5 cups of water in a pan, add beef, washed lentils, all of the dry
   spices, plain yogurt, ginger, and garlic.
2. Boil mixture on medium heat until the meat becomes tender.
3. Remove from heat, let it cool.
4. Meanwhile prepare the stuffing.
5. Mix all of the chopped ingredients, onion, ginger, coriander leaves, and
   mint leaves together.
6. Grind beef mixture in a food processor and pour in the beaten egg and
   knead well.
7. Break off 1 tablespoon of the mince paste, wet your palm and place it in
   the center of your palm.
8. Shape it into a smooth ball, and indent the center with your thumb and
   press a little of the stuffing mixture into this.
9. Fold the sides over carefully and reshape into a smooth half flat round
   shape.
10. Repeat this with the remaining mince.
11. Heat a heavy based frying pan and add just enough oil to cover the
    surface.
12. Add 3 to 4 kebabs at a time and fry on low heat to a crisp golden color on
    both sides.