Low calorie chicken shami kababs are perfect for a healthy, quick snack. Traditional recipe tweaked to get all the flavor in only 69 calories!
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: low calorie kabab, shami kabab
Calories: 69kcal
Author: The Ovenist
Ingredients
2kgboneless, skinless chicken tender breast
200gsplit bengal gram (chanay ki daal)
4teaspoonsginger garlic paste(Shan)
Water to boil as needed
3-4piecesCinnamon sticksless than 12 grams
½teaspoonBlack pepper cornless than 2 grams
1teaspooncumin seeds2 grams
1teaspooncoriander seeds2 grams
3-4piecesBlack cardamom(less than 5 g)
½teaspoonpepper cloves (long)(less than 1 g)
8-10piecesButton/long red chilies (sooki lal mirch)(less than 10 g)
2teaspoonSalt or to taste
½teaspoonturmeric powder
½bunchcoriander leaves, chopped
5-7piecesgreen chilies, chopped(less than 45 g)
110gramsonion finely chopped
Instructions
Boil the Bengal Gram:
Place the split bengal gram in a pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the gram is tender. This typically takes about 30-40 minutes. Once done, drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
In a separate pot, add the skinless, boneless chicken breast along with the spices (cinnamon sticks, sabut zeera, coriander seeds, black cardamoms, pepper cloves, black pepper corns, red chilies, salt, turmeric powder) and Shan ginger garlic paste.
Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, approximately 20-25 minutes.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using a fork or chop it finely.
Combine Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken and boiled bengal gram.
Add freshly chopped coriander leaves, green chilies, and finely chopped onion to the mixture. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
Shape the Kababs:
Take portions of the mixture and shape them into round kababs, ensuring they are of equal size for even cooking.
Freeze for Later:
Place the shaped kababs on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze them until firm. Once frozen, transfer them to a resealable freezer bag for long-term storage.
Cook and Enjoy:
When ready to enjoy, simply thaw the kababs in the refrigerator if frozen, then cook them in a frying pan with just a half teaspoon of oil per kabab until golden brown on both sides.