Anda Shami Kebab
PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsMedium
Soft, pan-fried egg and daal kebabs with green chillies and coriander — a Pakistani shami-style kebab made with eggs instead of meat.
Prep time20 min
Cook time15 min
Total time35 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, boiled and grated
- 1/2 cup chana daal, boiled and mashed
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg, beaten (for binding)
- 2 tbsp oil for shallow frying
Method
- Mix the grated boiled eggs, mashed chana daal, onion, green chilli, coriander, garam masala, chilli powder and salt.
- Add the beaten egg a little at a time and mix into a firm dough that holds its shape.
- Shape into 8 flat round kebabs.
- Shallow-fry in hot oil on medium heat until golden and crisp on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with naan, raita or green chutney.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)260 kcal
Protein (estimate)14 g
Fat (estimate)16 g
Carbs (estimate)10 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
If the mixture feels wet, add a spoon of besan to help it hold. Food safety: fry until the kebabs are firm and golden; the eggs and daal are already cooked. Allergens: contains egg and legumes. Substitute: use moong daal instead of chana daal, or add a pinch of chaat masala on top before serving.