Chicken Ki Shami is a poultry version of the shami kebabs. Easily freezable, this recipe is simple , easy & delicious.

For Chicken Ki Shami you will need:

(I)

• 500 gm Chicken
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 5 tbsp Chana Dal (soaked for an hour)
• 1/2 tsp black cumin(Shah jeera)
• 6 to 7 whole red chilly
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup water

Step 1

1. Boil the chicken with all the above ingredients in a pressure cooker for 3 to 4 whistles.
2. When done, cook  till all the extra water has dried up. Cool
3. In a food processor jar with chopper bladder, process the chicken mix to paste.
4. Remove in a bowl and move to next step

(II)

• 2 large onion chopped
• 4 tbsp coriander chopped
• 4 tbsp mint  chopped
• 3 green chilly chopped

Step 2

1. Add all the above ingredients to the chicken paste.
2. Mix till combined.
3. Make a little dent in middle of the mix for next step

Step 3

• Piece of coal
• 1 tsp ghee

1. Heat the coal on a gas flame.
2. When red add it to the chicken mix. And pour over ghee
3. Cover quickly with a lid and place a heavy thing so the smoke remains inside.
4. After 10 minutes remove the coal & make 45 small patties.

Frying:

• Shallow fry the patties on a non stick pan till brown on both sides
• Or Dip in egg and shallow fry.
• Serve hot with lemon slices & chopped onion, green chutney.

 

Storing Instructions

1. Place the patties in a tray an inch apart and freeze for 2 hours.
2. Later store in an aluminium container.
3. Can be stored up to a month.