Chicken Shami Kabab

Quick Chicken Shami Kabab Recipe

Ingredients:

- 250 grams boneless chicken

- 1/2 cup split yellow lentils (chana dal)

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 2-3 green chilies, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

- Salt to taste

- 2-3 tablespoons oil

- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)

- Lemon wedges (for serving)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash the split yellow lentils (chana dal) thoroughly and soak them in water for 1 hour.

2. In a pot, add the soaked lentils and boneless chicken pieces. Add enough water to cover them and bring it to a boil. Cook until the lentils and chicken are tender. This should take about 20-25 minutes.

3. Drain any excess water from the cooked lentils and chicken.

4. In a food processor, combine the cooked lentils and chicken, chopped onion, green chilies, minced garlic, minced ginger, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Blend until you get a smooth mixture.

5. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round patties or kebabs.

6. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the shaped shami kababs in the pan and shallow fry them until they are golden brown on both sides. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.

7. Remove the chicken shami kababs from the pan and place them on a paper towel to remove any excess oil.

8. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

9. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite chutney or sauce.

Enjoy your delicious homemade chicken shami kababs!