Vegetable rice with shami kabab recipe

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Here’s a delicious recipe for Vegetable Rice paired with Shami Kabab—a great combination for a flavorful meal!

Vegetable Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, etc.)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2-3 green chilies, slit
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or mint, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the Rice:
  • Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
  1. Cook the Onions:
  • In a pot, heat oil or ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  1. Add Vegetables:
  • Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for a minute, then add the mixed vegetables. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are slightly tender.
  1. Cook the Rice:
  • Add the drained rice to the pot and stir gently to combine with the vegetables. Add water or broth, garam masala, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  1. Simmer:
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  1. Fluff and Garnish:
  • Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro or mint.

Shami Kabab Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 250 grams minced meat (beef or chicken)
  • 1/2 cup split chickpeas (chana dal)
  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
  • 1 egg (optional, for binding)
  • Oil, for shallow frying

Instructions:

  1. Soak the Chana Dal:
  • Soak the split chickpeas in water for at least 2 hours. Drain before using.
  1. Cook the Mixture:
  • In a pot, combine minced meat, soaked chana dal, chopped onion, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, and salt. Add enough water to cover the ingredients. Cook until the meat and dal are tender (about 30-40 minutes).
  1. Blend the Mixture:
  • Once cooked, let it cool slightly. Blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth. Add garam masala and chopped cilantro or mint. If the mixture is too loose, you can add an egg for binding.
  1. Shape the Kababs:
  • Shape the mixture into small, flat patties.
  1. Fry the Kababs:
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the kababs until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serving:

Serve the vegetable rice alongside the shami kababs, garnished with fresh herbs. You can also add some yogurt or raita for extra flavor.

Enjoy your delightful meal of Vegetable Rice and Shami Kabab!

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