Chicken shami kabab is a type of chicken-based snack that is nutritious enough and comes with a pack of good calories. Chicken shami kabab is mainly made up of chicken in minced form with gram pulse commonly named “Dal Chana in Pakistan” and spiced up with traditional spices in the kitchen.
This astounding Chicken Shami Kabab recipe is tasty enough to make and serve on your guest’s arrival. This shallow-fried snack recipe is the most popular one in Pakistan and other nearby countries. The aromatic slight effect of fresh herbs like fresh coriander made it wonderful to taste.
The modest taste of ginger and garlic lessens the chicken’s specific odor and alleviates the chicken taste. It is a bit calorie-dense snack food. If you have this amazing chicken shami kabab with mint chutney or sauce it will be worth it.
Best serve with!
This recipe is best served with cilantro sauce, mint sauce with curd, and ketchup sauce. You can also have them with plain boiled rice and with “naan “.
About recipe
They are usually made up of minced mutton meat however chicken may also be used. If you want to make them in less calories then use chicken. I prefer chicken when creating them as my family love chicken more in this recipe. Here we use regular spices that are readily available at home like red chili powder, chili flakes, salt, and homemade garam masala powder. In herbs, we use fresh coriander leaves and green chilies. For frying, I chose the shallow frying method to avoid extra oil accumulation.
For their crusty and shiny outer skin, I used an egg mixture before frying.
Some facts about Chana Dal (gram Pulse)
Pulses are rich sources of protein. Specifically, Bengal gram Dal or Chana Dal contains almost 13 grams of protein in a 100-gram serving. If we are using 1 cup of Chana Dal or gram pulse it means we are having nutrition of 270 calories per cup which is quite satisfying. According to estimates, the glycemic index of Gram pulse or Chana Dal is quite low around about 8 which makes it a wonderful and healthy diet for diabetic patients.
It also contains a rich amount of calcium which is essential for better development of our bones and teeth.
Preparation of homemade Garam masala
In this recipe, garam masala powder is the core ingredient to create an aromatic effect and flavor. garam masala is a dry blend of some hot spices in the required proportion. This magical blend of spices helps our body to keep its balance. So the little amount of it in our diet makes it healthy and tastes rich. Here I will give you a simple explanation for making garam masala powder at home in no time.
Required Ingredients
First, you need some dry spices like coriander seeds 1/4 cup, cumin seed 3-4 tbsp, black cardamom 4-5, green cardamom 4-5, cinnamon stick 2-3 (1 inch) fennel seeds 1 tbsp (optional), star anise 3-4 piece, black peppercorn (whole 2-3 tbsp), bay leaf 2-3, cloves 1tbsp and nutmeg 3-4 piece.
Cleansing and blending of spices
It is important that no dirt particles or any other preservatives are sticking to them. After sieving them properly crackle them on pan for 4-5 minutes. Then add up all spices once in a blender mixture and grind them to a fine powder. Use it in small amounts to enhance your dish’s flavor.
Steps to follow
Preparation
1.Wash and rinse the gram pulse (dal Chana) for few times. Then soak it in the pot that is half filled with water for 2-3 hours. This step is necessary for perfect kabab texture. Later on, drain down all the water. Now gram pulse is ready to cook with chicken.
2. Take a deep pot and add soaked gram pulse or Chana Dal with chicken breast pieces. Add all spices(, red chili powder, red chili flakes, salt, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, ginger paste, garlic cloves, cinnamon stick, and green cardamom. Add some water to cover up the ingredients. Don’t overfill the pot. Otherwise, it will ooze out during boiling. Ultimately the desired texture of the kabab will not attain.
3. Cook chicken and dal chana until they become tender and softer to the touch. It will take 20-25 minutes depending on the number of ingredients. Let all the water evaporates completely otherwise texture becomes mushy and the kababs will not hold up shape.
4. Take out all the mixture in a bowl. Let it come to room temperature. Add chopped green chilies and fresh coriander leaves. Mix it well. Check if there is any bone left if using bone-in chicken.
5. Make a dough of mixture to make kababs. Divide up all mixture dough into 10-12 parts. Take balls one by one on the palm and slightly squeeze them to give a kabab shape. Put all the kababs on the dish.
Chicken Shami Kabab
6. Whisk an egg well in a small bowl to dip kababs.
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Frying procedure
7. Take a non-stick frying pan for shallow frying. Add 1/4 cup of oil. Put the flame on low to medium.
8. Take 1 or 2 kababs and dip them from both sides evenly in the egg mixture. Lift them gently with a fork and put them on a frying pan when the oil becomes hot enough.
9. Likewise, put other kababs in the egg mixture and gently coat the egg covering on both sides. Make 2 batches of kebabs.
10. One time put 3-4 kababs in a frying pan to avoid mishandling.
11. When one side gets a golden brown color then gently flip to another side. It will take 5-7 minutes to get fried at the right temperature.
Chicken Shami Kabab
Variations
Addition of vegetables
In Indian-style kebabs onions and bell peppers are added as taste enhancers. It’s optional. I have made them in simple form without veggies.
Egg Coating with Bread crumbs
There is also an option to use breadcrumbs after egg coating to make their outer crust more crispy.
chicken shami kabab
Course: Snack, tea timeCuisine: pakistani cuisineDifficulty: Difficult4
servings10
minutes30
minutes580
kcal40
minutesChicken shami kabab is a rich snack recipe made of minced chicken with gram pulse in combination with hot spices and aromatic herbs. Equally loved by all age groups.
Ingredients
Boneless chicken 250g (breast part)
Chana Dal (Gram Pulse) 1/4 cup
Red Chili Powder 1 tbsp
Red chili flakes 1/2 tbsp
Salt (as per needed) I used 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon stick 1-inch length (1 piece)
Cardamom (3-4 pieces)Cumin seed (1 tbsp)
Garlic cloves (2-3 pieces)
Garam Masala Powder (1 tbsp)
Directions
- Wash and rinse the Gram pulse and soaked it in a half-filled water pot for 2-3 hours.
- After draining the water add Gram pulse and breast-chicken pieces in a deep pot. Add all spices(, red chili powder, red chili flakes, salt, turmeric powder,garam masala powder, ginger paste, garlic cloves, cinnamon stick, and green cardamom. Add some water to cover up the ingredients. Don’t overfill the pot.
- Cook chicken and dal chana until they become tender and softer to the touch. It will take 20-25 minutes depending on the quantity of ingredients. Let evaporate all water.
- Take a bowl and add all mixture in it. Add chopped green chilies and fresh coriander leaves in it. Mix it well.
- Make a dough of mixture to make kababs. Divide up all mixture dough into 10-12 parts. Take balls one by one on the palm and slightly squeeze them to give a kabab shape. Put all the kababs on the dish.
- Whisk an egg well in a small bowl to dip kababs.
- Frying
- Take a non-stick frying pan for shallow frying. Add 1/4 cup of oil. Put the flame on low to medium.
- Take 1 or 2 kababs and dip them from both sides evenly in the egg mixture. Lift them gently with a fork and put them on a frying pan when the oil becomes hot enough.
- Likewise, put other kababs similarly in the egg mixture gently.Made2 batches.
- At a time add 3-4 kebabs.
- When one side becomes golden brown flip gently on the other side.
- It will take 5-7 minutes to get fried at the right temperature.
Notes
- All the water from Chicken and Chana Dal must be evaporated. Otherwise, the kabab texture will not be attained.
- Some people add veggies like capsicum and carrots. So feel free to use it.
- Use garam masala powder in the required amount like 1 tbsp. Too much garam masala powder will ruin the original taste badly.
- The use of chili flakes is optional. I used it because it gives a different taste. Skip it if it is not available.
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