Name: Shami Kebab (Lamb Kebabs With Cardamom, Chilli & Mint)
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: For the kebab mixture; 500g/1lb 2oz minced leg of lamb (or use beef if you prefer); 100g/4oz chana dal, soaked in water overnight and then drained; 50g/2oz peeled red onion, roughly chopped; 5 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped; 5cm/2in piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 dried Kashmiri chillies; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 mace blades; 4 green cardamom pods (seeds only); Salt, to taste; For the kebabs; 1 egg; 4 tbsp chopped mint leaves; 3 green bird’s eye chillies, finely chopped; 2 tsp dried mango powder; 1 tsp garam masala; Ghee or vegetable oil, for shallow frying; To serve; Spicy green chilli chutney (see recipe below)

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