Recipes Cuisine Asian Indian Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab) 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews 4 Photos Serve in a burger bun, raita, or even by itself. Can't really go wrong. Enjoy! Submitted by Sahreesh Momin Updated on June 23, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 32 mins Total Time: 47 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 patties Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) 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 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. 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. 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. 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 259 Calories 18g Fat 8g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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.