Almost every Pakistani mom makes it in Ramadan and Bakra Eid and a few families keep endless supplies of frozen Shami kebab to serve the unexpected guest, and for teatime snacks. We love shami kebab because they are
Delicious and healthy, room temperature kabab can be baked at 350 F for 15 minutes until thoroughly heated and golden. Flip kabab halfway. Freezer-friendly, Budget-friendly Picnic and travel-friendly, store-cooked kabab in a food bag with ice cube packs (Ice cubes kept in zipper bags). Replace ice cubes when fully melted.
Why this is the best recipe?
Most recipes call for cooking whole spices with meat. But, I found grinding cooked spices with beef and lentil mixture difficult. And no matter how vigilant you are, some spices would still linger in the kabab. Biting into a whole is really a nuisance to my kids and hubby. So I tried grinding spices beforehand and using the shami kebab masala. Works perfectly!
Expert tips to fry frozen kebab:
One visual sign to know that frozen kebabs are heated thoroughly is that the middle coating of the kebab should be golden like the outer coating and doesn’t appear raw from the center. All the ingredients are visible in the photo below so I won’t list them all. Don’t get intimidated by a large number of ingredients. Most of them are available at home. And you skip a few spices as well. I often do grinding and rolling the next day for around a leisure hour. Splitting the process makes it easier to make kebab as I usually make 2X or 3X of this recipe. Deep frying is recommended for frozen kebabs as shallow frying can cause the kebabs to break. If the kebabs are still cold from the inside after frying, you can microwave them for 30 seconds to heat the center core. If you try this recipe, I’d LOVE to hear your feedback in the comments. Your 5-ratings motivate me to do my best. Stay connected for more recipes and videos on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
as Tikki for a Shami bun kebab. Or use them as a patty in sandwiches. Pair it with all sorts of flatbreads like roti and naan. Just pair it with spicy chutney, dips, and sauce; they are delicious. They taste great with a fresh salad like onion, cucumber, and tomato slices.
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