Veg Shami Kebab Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 in a food processor add 1 cup cooked kabuli chana, small bunch of chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp fennel seeds, 1 inch piece of ginger chopped. Use pulse mode to make a coarse mixture. Do not blend to a smooth mixture.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a large mixing bowl and the coarse chana dal mixture, add 1 onion chopped finely, 2 boiled peeled and mashed potatoes, 2 tbsp gram flour, ½ tsp roasted cumin powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, ½ tsp red chilli powder, salt to taste.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 mix all the ingredients together well till they are well combined and almost like a dough. Check for salt and seasoning and adjust accordingly.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 portion the dough and press and shape into thick discs.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 preheat a pan, place the kebabs on the hot pan and drizzle a little oil over the kebabs. Let them cook on medium heat, one side and then flip them over to cook on the other side. Add a little more oil if required. Cook till the kebab gets a crisp crust. This takes about 7 to 10 minutes. Flip them over intermittently so that they brown evenly on both sides.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 serve on a platter with onion rings and lemon wedges.