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Shami Kababs

Shami Kababs

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Golden fried shami kababs served with mint chutney and onion rings
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Eid 2026: How To Prepare Party-Ready
Shami Kababs
At Home

60 mins
Cooking Time
Medium
Difficulty
16
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Shami Kabab recipe is one of the most popular Mughlai appetisers often served during festive occasions like Eid. These soft, flavourful kababs are made with minced meat and chana dal cooked together with aromatic spices and herbs, then shaped into patties and shallow-fried until golden. If you want to know how to prepare Shami Kababs at home, this guide walks you through a simple method that works perfectly for party prep. The mixture can be prepared in advance and shaped into kababs, making it convenient when cooking for large gatherings during Eid celebrations. Shami Kababs are usually served with mint chutney, sliced onions, and lemon wedges. They make an excellent appetiser for Eid feasts and can also be tucked into wraps or served alongside naan or paratha.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
500 gMinced mutton or beef
½ cupChana dal (split Bengal gram)
1 mediumOnion (chopped)
1 tbspGinger-garlic paste
2Green chillies
1 tspRed chilli powder
¼ tspTurmeric powder
½ tspGaram masala
1 tspCumin seeds
1 tspCoriander powder
2 tbspFresh coriander leaves (chopped)
2 tbspFresh mint leaves (chopped)
1Egg
to tasteSalt
for shallow fryOil or Ghee
as requiredWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook The Meat And Dal

In a deep pan, combine minced meat, chana dal, chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, red chilli powder, turmeric, cumin seeds, coriander powder, and salt. Add about 1 cup of water and cook until the meat and dal become tender and most of the moisture evaporates.

Description - Step 2

Grind The Mixture

Allow the cooked mixture to cool slightly. Transfer it to a mixer and grind into a thick paste without adding water.

Description - Step 3

Add Herbs And Egg

Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl and mix in garam masala, chopped mint, chopped coriander, and the egg. Combine well to form a smooth kabab mixture.

Description - Step 4

Shape The Kababs

Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round or oval patties. Place them on a plate and keep them ready for frying.

Description - Step 5

Fry The Shami Kababs

Heat oil or ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the kababs gently in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 1
Cook The Meat And Dal
15 Minutes
Step 2
Grind The Mixture
5 Minutes
Step 3
Add Herbs And Egg
3-4 Minutes
Step 4
Shape The Kababs
5 Minutes
Step 5
Fry The Shami Kababs
7-8 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Arrange the kababs neatly on a serving plate with onion rings and small bowls of chutney for an inviting party presentat...

Pairing Instructions

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Serve Shami Kababs with mint chutney, sliced onions, lemon wedges, and warm parathas for a classic Eid snack platter.

Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander or chaat masala over the kababs before serving hot.

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