Shami kebab, a hugely popular variety of kebabs, comes from hyderabad and carries all the classic ingredients of hyderabadi cuisine. It was originally prepared from beef but now variants made from mutton and lamb are also equally popular now. Meat is mixed with chana dal and whole spices such as black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, along with some salt, green chillies, coriander leaves. Some people coat them with egg, but i guess traditional way is without dipping it is generally shallow fried.