Shami Kebab

           Shami has been my all time favorite. These are made every year a day before Bakreid without fail along with Shikampur another type of kebab (I intend to put up it's recipe soon, too) and also made now and then whenever there is a craving for it.

           Shami is made from minced meat and Moong dal. You can also use chana dal. You can also add cinnamon stick a few cardamoms and cloves while grinding or simply skip it just like we did.

             These Shamis taste best when served with steamed rice Hyderabadi Khatti Dal  and onion salad.

Ingredients:

1. Minced meat - 300gms
2. Moong dal - 100gms
3. Coriander leaves - 1/2 bunch
4. Mint leaves - 1/2 bunch
5. Green Chilies - 5 to 6nos
6. Ginger garlic paste - 1tbsp
7. Red chili powder - 1tsp
8. Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
9. Salt - to taste
10. Oil - to grease hand
11. Water - 1cup

 Method:

• Wash minced meat with water and allow the water to drain completely. Keep aside.
• Wash the dal and keep aside.
• In a pressure cooker add all the ingredients except oil.
• Cook till the water evaporates or for about two whistles.
• Remove to a plate and let it cool down.

 

•  Once cooled, grind to a fine paste.

 

• Grease your palm with oil.
• Take a small amount of mixture and make diamond shaped shami.

• Heat a pan on medium flame.
• Arrange the shamis on the pan and drizzle oil sideways.
• Flip the shamis when brown and let it cook on other side too.
• When brown on both sides remove to a plate and serve hot.

 
Remember to cover the shami mixture after removing from the pressure cooker lest the mixture will turn too dry and the shamis will get a patchy look.

 Also try Beans and minced meat curry, Kheema cutlet, Dum ke Tamaate, Kheema baingan masala and Kheema Seviyan Biryani from My Mom's Kitchen.

Hope you like it 😃 and if you do, let us know by mentioning it below in the comments section.

Happy Cooking!

Beans & Minced meat curry

                          Beans and minced meat curry is an ideal dish for everyday cooking. Filled with the goodness of protein and other essential nutrients this dish is a healthy lip smacking side dish that can be served with chapathis or steamed rice. It can also be packed for kids' tiffin box and you will be happy to see it all empty.😉

                       Also try Kheema Cutlet, Dum ke Tamate (Stuffed Tomatoes gravy), Kheema baingan masala, Kheema luqmi and Kheema Seviyan Biryani from My Mom's Kitchen.

Ingredients:

1. French beans - 1/2kg
2. Minced meat - 200gm
3. Onion - 1no
4. Green Chilies - 5nos
5. Coriander leaves - 1 bunch
6. Fenugreek leaves (small)  - 2 bunches
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1tbsp
8. Salt - To taste
9. Red chili powder - 1tsp
10. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
11.  Oil - 3tbsp

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan and fry onions till golden brown.
• Add red chili powder along with turmeric,  ginger garlic paste and salt
• Now add the minced meat. Mix well.
• After 2 mins add the chopped french beans followed by green chilies, coriander and fenugreek leaves.
• Add approximately 1 cup of water for the beans to cook well.
• Lower the flame after 5 mins of cooking for another five minutes. 
• Mix well.
• Serve hot.

Do try this simple and easy dish and share your experience with me in the comments section below...

Happy Cooking!!!

Kheema Cutlet

                    Cutlet is a spicy tangy dish from the Indian Chaat menu that is quite loved by all next to bhel puri and paani puri. You will find it all across India on the roadside kiosks.

                   But the Kheema Cutlet recipe I bring to you today is hardly found anywhere on such stalls. Also these are devoid of the liquid gravy that cutlets come with yet I can assure you they are equally tasty and delicious.

                 Made out of potato mixture stuffed with minced meat and coated with egg white these cutlets are sure to make your day😋

Ingredients:

1. Potatoes- 1/2kg
2. Kheema (or) Minced meat - 200gms
3. Red Chili powder - 1tsp
4. Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
5. Ginger garlic paste - 1tsp
6. Egg whites - 3 to 4 eggs
7. Salt 
8. Oil - for frying

Method:

• Boil the potatoes with a little salt. 
• Meanwhile, in a pan heat some oil about 1tbsp, add the kheema and fry.
• Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder and ginger garlic paste. Mix well and let it cook for five minutes. Remove from flame and keep aside.

                                             

         

• Allow the boiled potatoes to cool down a little. Peel the skin and using a masher or with hand mash them well. 
• Apply a drop of oil to your palm and place a little potato mixture making a round.
• Fill the kheema in centre like shown in the picture below.

                                          

• Seal all the sides by bringing the potato mixture towards the centre.

                                             

• Similarly prepare cutlets with rest of the mixture.

                                                

•  In a bowl take egg whites and dip these prepared cutlets into it coating them well with the mixture on all sides.

                                                     

• Heat a griddle and apply little oil from the sides of the pan. When moderately hot  put the cutlets for frying. Add a little more oil from the top.

                                        

• Flip them when slight golden.
• Remove them to a paper towel to drain excess of oil.
  
• Serve hot with your favorite sauce or dip.

Also try Kheema luqmi, kheema seviyaan biryani, Kheema baingan masala, Dum ke tamaate and Kababchini ka kheema from My Mom's Kitchen.

Do try the recipe and spread the joy of taste with your loved ones...

Happy Cooking..!!!