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Green Peas Shami Kebab
🇵🇰 Pakistani

Green Peas Shami Kebab

🇵🇰 Pakistani

Crisp-edged patties of green peas with a soft heart — pan-fried and made for dipping. 22 minutes of mostly hands-off cooking.

Prep 15 min Cook 7 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Onion1 small, grated
  • Ghee3 tbsp, for frying
  • Green Peas300 g
  • Eggs1, beaten
  • Lentils100 g
  • Breadcrumbs80 g

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop or mash the green peas 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

Prep everything before the heat goes on — pakistani cooking moves fast once it starts.

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Watch how it's made

Video: HARI MATAR SHAMI KABAB-HOW TO MAKE GREEN PEA KABAB · on YouTube