Shammi Kabab

another fantastic recipe from the Indian festival

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10-12
• Yields: 10-12 kabab

Ingredients

• 2  onions, chopped
• 9  ounces lean lamb, boned and cubed
• 2  ounces  chana, dhal (yellow split peas)
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 4 -6  green chilies
• 2  inches gingerroot
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped cilantro
• 1⁄8 cup  chopped mint
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1  tablespoon gram flour (besan)
• 2  eggs, beaten
•  vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Mix first 7 ingredients and water in large pan, add salt and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer, covered until meat and dahl are cooked, uncover, simmer 10 more minutes, let cool.
3. Process in food processor until a rough pase forms.
4. Put into mixing bowl add coriander, mint , lemon juice, and gram flour. Knead well.
5. Divide into 10- 12 portions and shape into small patties.
6. Chill for 1 hour.
7. Dip in beaten egg mixture and shallow fry each side until golden brown.