Melt-in-Your-Mouth Mutton Patties

Name: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Mutton Patties (Mutton Shami Kebab)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee; 4 dried red chiles; 1 teaspoon ajwain; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 5 cardamom pods; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 4 cloves; 1-inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 onion, finely chopped; 10 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 2 green chiles, finely chopped; 18 ounces boneless mutton, washed; 1 cup chana dal (Bengal gram dal), soaked for 2 to 3 hours; 1 cup chana dal (Bengal gram dal), soaked for 2 to 3 hours; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; Kosher salt; ½ cup finely chopped mint leaves

Mutton Shami Kebab

Preparation info

Yield:
10 to 15
kebabs

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A royal treat from Mughlai cuisine, Mutton Shami Kebabs are made with finely minced mutton blended with lentils and spices. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich aroma make them a nostalgic favorite of North Indian feasts.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ghee
4 dried red chiles
1 teaspoon ajwai

Asia
India
Starter

Method

In a preheated pressure cooker or multi-cooker, add the ghee, red chiles, ajwain, fennel seeds, cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, onion, garlic, ginger, and green chiles. Sauté for a few seconds and then add the mutton. Sear the meat for about 5 minutes, until browned.

Add the chana dal, turmeric powder, salt, to taste, and just enough water to completely immerse the ingredi