Directions
Veg Shami Kebab
650 gms 13 nos 50 gms each
Ingredients
For Shami Masala
Bayleaf (तेज पत्ता) – 2 nos
Coriander seeds (धनिया बीज) – 2 tbsp
Cumin (जीरा) – 2 tsp
Caraway (शाही जीरा) – 1 tsp
Dry red chillies (सूखी लाल मिर्च) – 5-6 nos
Mace (जावित्री) – 2-3 blades
Cinnamon ½” long (दालचीनी) – 3-4 nos
Peppercorns (काली मिर्च) – 2 tsp
Black cardamom (काली ईलाइची) – 3 nos
Cardamom (ईलाइची) – 10-12 nos
For Shami Mixture
Onion, large (प्याज़) – 1 no
Potato, medium (आलू) – 2 nos
Ghee (घी) – 2 tbsp
Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 1 tbsp
Garlic cloves (लहसुन) – 12 nos
Green chillies (हरि मिर्च) – 2 nos
Carrot, medium (गाजर) – 2 nos
Cauliflower, medium (गोभी) – 1 no
Beans, long (बीन्स) – 20 nos
Chana dal (चना दाल) – ½ cup
Green Peas (हरे मटर) – 1 cup
Salt (नमक) – to taste
Shami Ka Masala (शामी का मसाला) – 2 tbsp
Turmeric (हल्दी) – ¾ tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder (कश्मीरी चिल्ली पाउडर) – ¾ tbsp
Water (पानी) – 1½ cups
While Mixing
Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया)- 3 tbsp
Mint, chopped (पुदीना) – 2 tbsp
Green chillies chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 1 no
Gram Flour, roasted (भुना बेसन) – 2-3 tbsp
For Stuffing
Hung curd (गाढ़ी दही) – ½ cup
Mint, chopped (पुदीना) – 1 tbsp
Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – 1 tbsp
Onion chopped (प्याज़) – 2 tbsp
Salt (नमक) – to taste
Ghee (घी) – for frying
For Garnish
Masala Onion rings
Coriander sprigs
Mint chutney
Lemon
Steps
1
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For Shami Ka Garam MasalaLet’s make a vegetarian alternative to the iconic Shami Kebab! |
2
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For Shami MixtureRoughly cut onions, and potatoes. Now in a hot pressure cooker pot, add ghee, onions, ginger, and garlic, then roast them well. Roughly cut green chillies, carrots, cauliflower, and beans, then add them to the pot. Add soaked chana dal, green peas, salt to taste, shami kebab masala, turmeric, and Kashmiri chilli powder. Mix them well and roast for a while. Now add a dash of water then stir it. Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for about 2 whistles. |
3
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After cooking, pound all the veggies and chana dal using a mathani or masher. Transfer the mashed mixture to a flat bowl and let it cool down. Mix coriander, mint, green chillies, and roasted gram flour well. The mixture is ready. Mix hung curd, finely chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, onion, and salt for the stuffing. |
4
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Take a small portion of the mixture, then fill it with the stuffing. Make a ball, then flatten it to shape them into patties. Heat a tawa, pour some oil, and then place the shami kebabs on it. Cook both sides till it's golden brown. Serve it with some chutney and Enjoy your 'sham' with tasty Veg 'Sham'i Kebab. |