Shami Kabab - Lamb And Lentil Kebob - Central India
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Indian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         lean ground lamb
     1/3  cup           channa dal -- washed and drained
   2      large         black cardamom pods -- skinned
   6                    black peppercorns
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   3      cloves        garlic -- crushed
   1      1" piece      ginger root -- grated
     1/2  teaspoon      chili powder
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  cup           water -- about
   1                    egg -- lightly beaten
                        stuffing
   1      medium        onion -- finely chopped
   3                    green chiles -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   coriander leaves -- chopped
                        oil for frying
 

Preparation:

In saucepan place ground lamb, channa dal, cardamom, peppercorns, onions, garlic, ginger, chili powder, salt and water; bring to boil over medium high heat. Cover, lower hat and simmer until dal is tender and all water absorbed. Place mixture in food processor and blend until smooth. Add beaten egg, mix, and divide into 16-18 small balls. Combine ingredients for fill and put aside. Take a ground lamb and dal ball, an with thumb, make depression in middle to form cup. Fill center with a little filling and re-form into smooth ball. Flatten slightly. Heat oil in large skillet and fry kebobs, turning once until nicely browned. Drain. Serve with wedges of lemon.