Mughlai Mutton Shammi Kebabs
A royal favourite from the Mughal Era, made with minced mutton and spices
| PREP TIME | 15 m |
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| COOK TIME | 25m |
| SERVES | 16 kebab pieces |
Ingredients
1 kg mutton, minced
200 gms split chickpea lentils (chana dal)
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp cumin
6 cloves
6 black peppercorns
2 black cardamoms
1 cinnamon, small-stick
1 bay leaf
1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 green chillies
½ tsp yellow chilli powder
200 ml oil
Salt to taste
METHOD
1. To a large bowl, combine the spices and minced mutton. Boil in water.
2. Once the meat is cooked and tender, grind to a fine paste using a food processor.
3. Add chopped coriander leaves and chopped onions and small patties or shammi.
4. Shallow fry the patties until golden brown.
5. Serve hot and enjoy!
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