Shami Kebab

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Mutton , boneless
	1/2 cup	Chana dal
	1 medium	Onion , finely chopped
	1 inch	Ginger , chopped
	4-5 cloves	Garlic , finely chopped
	2 pieces	Cardamom , green
	4-5 pieces	Black Peppercorn
	1 piece	Cinnamon stick
	2 pieces	Clove
	2 teaspoons	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 to taste	Salt
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Mint , chopped
	1 piece	Egg
	as needed	Oil , for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the chana dal and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. 2 In a pressure cooker, add the mutton, soaked chana dal, chopped onion, ginger, garlic, green cardamoms, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
3. 3 Add enough water to cover the ingredients and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the mutton is tender.
4. 4 Once cooked, allow the mixture to cool and then grind it into a smooth paste in a food processor.
5. 5 Add garam masala, lemon juice, chopped coriander, and mint leaves to the paste and mix well.
6. 6 Beat the egg and add it to the mixture to help bind the kebabs.
7. 7 Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into flat round patties.
8. 8 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
9. 9 Fry the patties until they are golden brown and crisp on both sides.
10. 10 Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt.