These chicken Shami Kababs are a delicious meat patty made with shredded chicken and split chickpeas, then fried in an egg mixture. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or a quick lunch.
2medium yellow Onions1 peeled and cubed, and the other peeled and cut into smaller pieces
1medium Potatopeeled and cubed
2-4Red chilli whole
1teaspoonCumin
1tablespoonCoriander seeds
Saltadjust to taste
1teaspoonRoasted Cumin powder
1teaspoonBlack pepper powder
1teaspoonGaram Masala
¼cupCilantrochopped
2Eggs
½cupOilfor shallow fry
Instructions
Soak chana dal overnight for at least 3-4 hours in warm water. The longer it soaks, the faster it will cook.
In a large pot add soaked chana dal, chicken pieces, whole red chilli (cut into pieces), whole cumin seeds, coriander seeds, 2 potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1 onion (peeled and cubed), and salt along with 2-3 cups of water, just enough to cover everything.
Cook on medium heat, covered for 20 minutes
Once chicken pieces are cooked, remove them. Let them cool and shred the pieces.
Let the remaining mixture cook until the water has completely evaporated, mixing occasionally so that it does stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once water is dry, and the lentils tender, remove from heat. Let the mixture cool completely. This step can be done a day in advance.
Then, using a potato masher or food processor, mash the lentil mixture, until the channa dal is no longer whole.
Combine the shredded chicken, dal mixture, and the other onion. Add in the cumin powder, black pepper powder, garam masala and chopped cilantro. Mix well, adjust salt and other spices to taste.
When ready to assemble the kababs, preheat a frying pan with a couple of tablespoons of oil.
Whisk 1 egg and add to the mixture. Whisk the other egg into a separate bowl.
To make the Shami kababs, roll 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture into a ball, and flatten to form a disc. If the mixture is sticky, oil your hand to help with rolling.
Dip the kabab into the egg.
Fry in shallow oil, about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Continue the process with remaining mixture.
Serve fresh, as an appetizer, or as a sandwich with your favorite toppings.