Region or state Indian subcontinent Food energy
(per serving) Vary kcal Region Indian subcontinent Serving temperature Hot | Variations Many variations exist Place of origin Pakistan, India, Punjab Main ingredients Meat, Fish, Spices | |
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Similar Dopiaza, Dhansak, Pasanda, Chicken tikka, Jalfrezi | ||
Shami kebab recipe yummy mutton appetizer curries and stories with neelam
Shami kabab or shaami kabab (Urdu: شامی کباب, Hindi: शामी कबाब) is a local variety of kebab from the Indian subcontinent. It is part of the Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisines. It is composed of a small patty of minced or ground meat (generally beef, but occasionally lamb or mutton as well), with ground chickpeas, egg to hold it together, and spices. Shami kebab is eaten as a snack or an appetizer. Shami Kebab is served to guests especially in the regions of Hyderabad Deccan, Punjab, Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh and Sindh.
Contents
- Shami kebab recipe yummy mutton appetizer curries and stories with neelam
- Chicken shami kebab shami kabab recipe pakistani chicken patty recipe indian style
- Preparation
- Serving
- Etymology
- References
Shami kebabs are a popular snack throughout Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. They are often garnished with lemon juice and served with sliced raw onions as a side salad, and may be eaten with chutney made from mint or coriander. They are also served along with sheer khurma during Eid celebrations.
Chicken shami kebab shami kabab recipe pakistani chicken patty recipe indian style
Preparation
Shami kababs are boiled or sauteed meat (mutton or chicken) and chickpeas (chana daal) with whole hot spices (garam masala, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves), whole ginger, whole garlic and some salt to taste until completely tender. Onions, turmeric, chili powder, egg, chopped green coriander, chopped green chillies and chopped mint leaves may be added in preparing kebab. Garam masala powder (ground spices) may be used in place of whole hot spices.
The cooked meat is then ground in such a way that is fibrous and does not become a paste. It is then shaped into diamond or round patties and is shallow fried.
Serving
Shami kebabs may be served with roti along with ketchup, hot sauce, chilli garlic sauce, raita or chutney. Before serving the kebabs, it is also common to dip them in a beaten egg mixture and double fry them. They are also commonly eaten in Hyderabad with ordinary rice or chapati.
Etymology
The popular etymology in Pakistan is that the name shami kebab may refer to Bilad al-Sham, the modern Syria, as many cooks from that region migrated to the wealthy Mughal Empire during the Middle Ages. While the popular etymology in India is that the name refer to word shaam which means "evening" in Urdu and Hindi languages.