Mutton Shammi Kebab

Shami kebab is a type of kebab that is very popular in the Indian subcontinent. It is a major part of the cuisine of India, Bangladeshi, and Pakistan. Shammi kebab is made using minced meat.

This recipe is made using mutton in order to give you a Shami Kebab dish that’s mouthwatering. The addition of onion, lemon juice and spices givesthe dish a taste that can best be described as out of this world. There are various types of mutton shami kebab, based on the ingredients it is made with.

This dish considered as an appetizer or a snack. Mutton shami kebab is commonly served to guests in certain regions such as Hyderabad Deccan, Kashmir, Sindh, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. This dish is easy to make as it doesn’t require much preparations.

Mutton shami kebab is a great option as snack during Ramadan. It can be paired with Chicken Biryani. This recipe tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.

Ingredients

cup chana dal: 1/2

gm muttom keema: 500

tablespoon ghee: 2

mace: 1

garlic cloves: 3

cinnamon stick: 1

green cardamoms: 2

bay leaf: 1

brown cardamom: 1

black peppercorns: 7

teaspoon red chilli powder: 1/2

teaspoon salt: 1/2

green chilli: 1

medium onion: 1

lemon: 1/2

cup water: 1

How To Make Mutton Shammi Kebab

1. Soak chana dal in hot water for 8 hours.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tbsp ghee and then add mace, garlic cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamoms, brown cardamom, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. Mix everything well.
3. Once they begin to crackle, addmutton keema, red chili powder and salt. Mix and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add soaked chana dal and a 1 cup of water and stir to combine. Pressure cook for 2 whistles or until the mutton is tender.

Note: If there’s still water remaining, cook until the mix is completely dried up.

5. Grind and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the mixture from the refrigerator and add lime juice, onion and green. Mix wel..
7. Use this dough to form flat balls and return to the fridge. Leave for about 10-12 minutes.
8. In another deep pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp ghee. Fry the kebabs until golden-brown throughout
9. Place on paper towels to drain excess fat.
10. Enjoy mutton shammi kebab with tangy chutneys or sauces!

Trivia

The popular word “kebab” is derived from the word “kabab” in Persian language. It means “fry”. The earliest mention of the word is in 1377 in Turkish scripts.