Ingredients:
**For the Shami Kababs:**
– 1 cup split Bengal gram (chana dal), washed and soaked for 2 hours
– 1/2 kg boneless beef or mutton, minced
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 2-3 green chilies, chopped
– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
– 1 black cardamom, crushed
– 4-5 cloves
– 1-inch cinnamon stick
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon red chili powder
– 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
– Salt, to taste
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
– 2 eggs
– Oil, for shallow frying
**For Assembling Bun Kabab:**
– Burger buns or pav (Indian buns)
– Butter or mayonnaise
– Sliced onions
– Sliced tomatoes
– Lettuce leaves
– Ketchup or chutney of choice
#### Instructions:
1. **Cook the Chana Dal:**
– In a large pot, add the soaked split Bengal gram (chana dal) with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the dal is tender. Drain any excess water and set aside.
2. **Prepare the Spices:**
– In a small pan, dry roast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick until fragrant. Grind to a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
3. **Make the Kabab Mixture:**
– In a food processor, combine the cooked chana dal, minced beef or mutton, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, ground spices, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, salt, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves. Blend until you get a smooth and well-combined mixture.
4. **Form Kababs:**
– Take portions of the mixture and shape them into round patties or oval-shaped kababs. Make sure they are compact and hold their shape well.
5. **Cook the Kababs:**
– Heat oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
– Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl. Dip each kabab into the beaten eggs, coating all sides evenly.
– Shallow fry the kababs in the hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through, flipping them gently to ensure even cooking on both sides. This should take about 4-5 minutes per side.
6. **Assemble Bun Kabab:**
– Slice the burger buns or pav in half. Lightly toast them with butter or spread with mayonnaise.
– Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
– Add a shami kabab on top of the lettuce.
– Top with sliced onions and tomatoes.
– Spread ketchup or chutney on the top half of the bun and place it over the kabab.
7. **Serve:**
– Serve the shami kabab bun with additional ketchup or chutney on the side.
– Enjoy your delicious Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab) as a hearty and flavorful street food-style snack or meal!
This recipe yields tasty and authentic Shami Kababs that are perfect for assembling into delicious Bun Kababs. Adjust the spice levels and condiments according to your preference for a personalized touch!
