Baked Chicken Shami Kebabs
Indian
Intermediate
AppetizerSpecial Ramadan Recipes: Appetising Baked Chicken Shami Kebabs
Baked Chicken Shami Kebabs
1 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
24
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Baked chicken shami kebabs are a beloved North Indian appetiser, which are basically meat patties with a melt-in-the-mouth quality. Shami kebab has a unique preparation where, instead of using raw meat, the chicken is first cooked with chana dal (split chickpeas), whole spices, and garlic until completely tender, then ground into a paste and shaped into patties. The chana dal is a binding agent, adds protein and fibre, improves the texture, giving the kebabs their signature softness. The baked nature of one of the most impeccable Ramadan recipes is what makes it a tad healthier than the fried version of this delicious kebab.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
700 gmBoneless chicken (cut into chunks) For cooking the mixture
1 cupChana dal (split chickpeas)
1 bulbGarlic (whole bulb, peeled)
1 tablespoonGinger (minced)
2-3 teaspoonsSalt (adjust to taste)
3½ teaspoonsCumin seeds
5 teaspoons Coriander powder
3½ teaspoonsCoarse black pepper
2 teaspoons Chilli flakes
1 teaspoon Chat masala (optional)
1Cinnamon stick (large piece)
3 pods Black cardamoms
½ teaspoon Whole cloves
10 pods Green cardamoms
3 cupsWater (for chicken)
from above Cooked chicken-dal mixture (For the kebab mixture)
1 bunchFresh coriander (chopped)
1 largeOnion (diced finely)
3-4 Green chillies (chopped finely, optional)
3 tablespoonsLemon juice
1-2Eggs (for binding)
2-3 tablespoonsBreadcrumbs or chickpea flour (if needed)
for greasingOil spray (For baking)
1 beaten eggEgg wash (optional)