Bangladeshi Kabab with Hand! Easy Shami Kababs

minced meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Lean turkey reduces fat content while ground chicken is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: lentils

Black beans provide a similar texture, while lentils are often cheaper and cook faster.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer similar heat, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can be a lower-cost alternative with a different but pleasant flavor.

Soak yellow split peas in water overnight until soft.

Boil minced meat with soaked yellow split peas, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, shallots, garlic paste, and ginger paste until cooked through.

Drain excess water and cool the mixture slightly.

Mash the mixture by hand until it reaches a coarse consistency.

Add chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt to the mixture and mix well.

Form the mixture into small patties or kebabs.

Dip each kebab in beaten egg and coat with cornstarch.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the kebabs in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with chopped cilantro and spring onions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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