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Eggs Shami Kebab
🇵🇰 Pakistani

Eggs Shami Kebab

🇵🇰 Pakistani

Crisp-edged patties of eggs with a soft heart — pan-fried and made for dipping. Ready in 27 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 12 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Onion1 small, grated
  • Ghee3 tbsp, for frying
  • Eggs6
  • Lentils100 g
  • Breadcrumbs80 g

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop or mash the eggs finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion and garam masala.

  2. 2

    Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.

  3. 3

    Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.

  4. 4

    Shallow-fry in the Ghee over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh cilantro and wedges of lemon.

Chef's tip

For deeper flavour, toast the garam masala in the oil before adding anything wet.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How To Make Egg Shami Kabab | Nargisi Kofta Recipe |Crispy Egg Pakora For Iftar| Indian Kabab Recipe · on YouTube