Shami Kebab

Ingredients

• •500g ground beef or mutton
• •1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
• •2 onions, finely chopped
• •2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• •2 green chilies, minced
• •1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• •1 teaspoon garam masala
• •1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• •1 egg
• •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• •Salt to taste salt

Directions

1. 1Boil lentils with 2 cups water until completely soft, then drain and mash.
2. 2Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then sauté onions until golden brown; set aside half for garnish.
3. 3Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies to remaining onions, cook for 1 minute.
4. 4Mix ground meat with cooked lentils, cooked onion mixture, coriander, mint, garam masala, chili powder, and salt.
5. 5Let mixture cool slightly, then add beaten egg and mix well until the mixture holds together.
6. 6Wet your hands and form mixture into 12-16 oval or round patties.
7. 7Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat and fry kebabs 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
8. 8Serve hot with mint chutney, lemon wedges, and sliced onions on the side.

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