How long does Chicken Shami Kebab take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Shami Kebab serve?

5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Shami Kebab spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Shami Kebab?

500 grams Chicken Mince, 0.50 cup Chana Dal, 1 Eggs, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Shami Kebab?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Shami Kebab?

About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Shami Kebab

Name: Chicken Shami Kebab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 0.50 cup Chana Dal; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 Onion; 1 inch Ginger; 6 cloves Garlic; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 4 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 500 grams Chicken Mince; 1.50 tsp Salt; 0.50 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 cup Water; 2 Green Chilli; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 Eggs; As Needed Ghee

Also known as Chicken Shami Kebab, Chicken Meat Shami Kebab, Shami Kabab, Shammi Kebab · Non-veg · Dal, Snacks & Starters

Dal Snacks & Starters Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Serves5

Per serving308 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party, Rainy Day

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7 steps, each one filmed

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Chicken shami kebab: chicken mince cooked with chana dal and whole spices, ground with mint, fried on a tawa. Mild, serves 5, 45 minutes plus soaking, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

21 items

Cooking for5 servings

Chana Dal0.50 cup
Ghee1 tbsp
Onion1
Ginger1 inch
Garlic6 cloves
Bay Leaves2
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves4
Green Cardamom3
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Chicken Mince500 grams
Salt1.50 tsp
Red Chilli Powder0.50 tsp
Water2 cup
Green Chilli2
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Eggs1
GheeAs Needed

Contains: milk, egg.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 5. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 5
Energy	308kcal	1540kcal
Protein	24g	119g
Carbohydrate	19g	96g
Fat	16g	80g
Fibre	4.8g	24g
Sugar	1.1g	5.5g

Cookd masalas for chicken mince

Method

1
Soak the Chana Dal for 30 mins.
Chana Dal
2
In a pan, add 1 tbsp ghee, onion and fry for 2 mins. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coriander seeds, chopped garlic and chopped ginger. Mix well.
GheeOnionGingerGarlicBay LeavesCinnamonClovesGreen CardamomCoriander Seeds
3
Add the minced chicken, soaked chana dal, salt and red chilli powder. Add 2 cups of water and cook the chicken until the water evaporates.
Chicken MinceSaltRed Chilli PowderWater
4
Remove the cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves and cardamom.
5
Transfer the cooked mixture to a mixer grinder jar. Add green chilli, coriander leaves, mint leaves, egg, garam masala, cumin powder to the mixer grinder jar.
Green ChilliCoriander LeavesMint LeavesCumin PowderGaram Masala PowderEggs
6
Make round flat patties with the grounded chicken.
7
In a Tawa, add ghee and fry them on both sides. Serve hot with mint chutney.
Ghee

Before you start

How long does Chicken Shami Kebab take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Shami Kebab serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Shami Kebab vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Shami Kebab spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Shami Kebab?: 500 grams Chicken Mince, 0.50 cup Chana Dal, 1 Eggs, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Shami Kebab?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Shami Kebab?: About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.