Shammi Kabab

• 2 onions, chopped
• 9 ounces lean lamb, boned and cubed
• 2 ounces chana, dhal (yellow split peas)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 4 -6 green chilies
• 2 inches gingerroot
• 34 cup water
• 14 cup chopped cilantro
• 18 cup chopped mint
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 tablespoon gram flour (besan)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• vegetable oil (for frying)

1. Mix first 7 ingredients and water in large pan, add salt and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer, covered until meat and dahl are cooked, uncover, simmer 10 more minutes, let cool.
3. Process in food processor until a rough pase forms.
4. Put into mixing bowl add coriander, mint , lemon juice, and gram flour.
5. Knead well.
6. Divide into 10- 12 portions and shape into small patties.
7. Chill for 1 hour.
8. Dip in beaten egg mixture and shallow fry each side until golden brown.

onions, lean lamb, chana, cumin, garam masala, green chilies, gingerroot, water, cilantro, mint, lemon, gram flour, eggs, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shammi-kabab-292377 (may not work)