Chicken & Lentil shami #kabab | #recipe in description

Ingredients and Measures

- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into medium-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup split chickpeas, washed and soaked overnight (or for 1-2 hours)
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 medium potato, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup water
- 1 heaped tsp minced ginger and garlic
- 1-2 Thai green chillies, minced (adjust according to taste)
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp mango powder (amchoor)
- 1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
- 1 tsp crushed cumin seeds
- 1 tsp allspice garam masala (or substitute with a blend of 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves, 4 green cardamoms, 1 black cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 black peppercorns, and 1 star anise ground together)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp chaat masala (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 3 eggs (1 for binding, 2 for shallow frying)
- Oil for shallow frying

Instructions

1. In a thick-bottomed pot, combine the split chickpeas, chicken, onion, potato, minced ginger, garlic, minced green chillies, and dry spices.
2. Add 1 cup of water and mix everything thoroughly.
3. Cook on medium-low heat until the water dries up.
4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Mash the ingredients manually or use a food processor to grind them finely.
6. Add 1 egg and chopped cilantro (you can also add finely chopped mint leaves for extra freshness).
7. Mix well to combine the egg and herbs with the mixture.
8. Shape the mixture into discs, roughly the size of your palm.
9. Beat the remaining 2 eggs in a bowl.
10. Heat oil in a pan for shallow frying.
11. Dip each disc into the beaten eggs, coating both sides evenly.
12. Shallow fry the discs on medium heat until they turn deep golden brown on both sides (about 40-45 seconds per side).
13. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
14. Serve these delicious patties as a side dish with biryani, pulao, in a bun, or enjoy them on their own!

Additional Notes
- **Instant Pot Variation:** For Instant Pot cooking, pressure cook the ingredients for 15 minutes, then sauté to evaporate excess water if necessary before mashing and shaping the patties.

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