How to Make Shami Kabab (Bun Kabab) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shami Kabab, also known as Bun Kabab, is a popular street food in Pakistan and India. It is a delicious and flavorful patty made from minced meat and lentils, mixed with aromatic spices and herbs. The patty is typically served in a soft bun, along with chutneys, onions, and other condiments, making it a perfect grab-and-go snack or meal.

The origins of Shami Kabab can be traced back to the Mughal era, where it was a royal dish served to the emperors and their guests. Over time, the re...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup chana dal
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground red chile pepper, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed (Optional)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 32 mins
  • Total Time: 47 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 patties

  • Heat a stockpot over medium heat; add ground beef. Stir in garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste. Add water and dal; simmer until meat is fully cooked and all water has evaporated, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Blend beef and dal mixture together using an immersion blender in the stockpot. Add 1/2 cup cilantro; blend to combine. Roll spoonfuls of beef and dal mixture into into walnut-sized balls; shape into smooth flat patties.
  • Whisk eggs, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground red chile, and salt to taste together in a bowl. Place bread crumbs on a plate. Dip each patty into egg mixture, then roll in bread crumbs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in a single layer until golden brown and crisp, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    259 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 289mg