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Easy Shami Kebab (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
2 ratings
Shami kebab are tender, wholesome patties made with beef and chana dal (yellow split peas). This easy, initially dump-and-go recipe uses ground beef and a quick homemade (or store-bought!) Shami Kabab Masala. Makes a large batch to enjoy some now, and freeze the rest for later! Includes instructions for both stovetop and Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Meat
• 1 1/2 lb Ground beef
Produce
• 1 Bay leaf, medium
• 1/2 cup Cilantro, leaves
• 8 Garlic cloves
• 1 1 1/2 inch piece Ginger
• 1 Green chili peppers
• 2 tbsp Mint, leaves
• 1 Onion, medium to large
• 1 Onion, small
• 1/2 tbsp Red chili flakes
Refrigerated
• 1 Egg, small
• 1 Eggs
Baking & Spices
• 1 Cardamom, small black
• 2 Cardamom pods, green
• 1 2 inch piece Cinnamon stick
• 8 Cloves, whole
• 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
• 2 tsp Kosher salt - see note
• 2 tsp Peppercorns, whole black
Oils & Vinegars
• 1 Neutral oil
Nuts & Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds, toasted or regular
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
Liquids
• 3/4 cup Water
Other
• 1/2 tsp Chaat masala (optional)
• 1 cup Chana dal (yellow split peas) (washed and soaked in hot water for at least 1 hour (up to overnight), then drained)