MURG KE SHAMI

MURG KE SHAMI
Small shallow fried chicken mince and lentil cutlets.
Preparation Time : 3 1/2 hours
Cooking Time : 15-20 minutes
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS
Boneless chicken 600 grams

Split Bengal gram (chana dal) 1/2 cup

Onions, chopped 2 medium

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon

Fresh mint leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon

Lemon juice 2 teaspoons

Oil 3 tablespoons+ to shallow fry

Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander seeds 1 teaspoon

Peppercorns 5-6

Black cardamoms 3-4

Ginger, finely chopped 2 one-inch pieces

Garlic, finely chopped 10-12 cloves

Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon

Mace and cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

TO SERVE

Onions, cut into rings 2 medium

Mint chutney as required

METHOD
Soak chana dal for at least three hours. Mix chopped onions, chopped coriander and mint leaves with lemon juice to make a stuffing. Divide into sixteen equal portions and keep aside. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, black cardamoms, stir-fry for half a minute on medium heat. Add chopped ginger, garlic and red chilli powder. Add boneless chicken and chana dal. Add two cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook covered till chana dal is completely cooked. Cook on high heat to dry out the mixture completely, stirring continuously. Remove from heat and cool. Grind chicken and chana dal mixture to a smooth consistency. Add garam masala powder, mace and cardamom powder and salt. Mix well and check the seasoning. Divide into sixteen equal portions. Flatten one in the palm of your hand and place a portion of onion stuffing in the centre. Shape into roundels and flatten slightly. Similarly shape the rest of the chicken mixture and stuffing. Heat a frying pan and shallow fry the kababs till golden brown using oil as required. Drain onto an absorbent paper. Serve hot with onion rings and pudina chutney.

Recipe Tip :
After cooking chicken mixture if it is too moist, add roasted gram flour (besan) or powdered roasted chana dal as per your requirement.