Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab)

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Serve in a burger bun, raita, or even by itself. Can't really go wrong. Enjoy!

a top down view of Shami Kabab served with a creamy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
32 mins
Total Time:
47 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 patties
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste

  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste

  • salt to taste

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ cup chana dal

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro

Breading:

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

  • ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste

  • salt to taste

  • ¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed (Optional)

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Heat a stockpot over medium heat; add ground beef. Stir in garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste. Add water and dal; simmer until meat is fully cooked and all water has evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes.

  2. Blend beef and dal mixture together using an immersion blender in the stockpot. Add 1/2 cup cilantro; blend to combine. Roll spoonfuls of beef and dal mixture into into walnut-sized balls; shape into smooth flat patties.

  3. Whisk eggs, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each patty into egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs.

  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in a single layer until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes per side.

Cook's Note:

If the mixture is not dry enough, patties will fall apart when frying. Add 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour to the beef and dal mixture before frying, if needed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259 Calories
18g Fat
8g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 259
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 289mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.