Shami Kabab

Ingredients:

1 lb. 9 % ground beef

1/2 onion

2 chillies

5 garlic cloves ( medium size )

1 inch ginger

salt to taste

1 tsp cumin powder

1 egg

red chili powder

1 cup bread crumbs

Directions:

1) Blend onion, chillies, garlic, ginger. Add cumin powder, egg , chilli powder, ground beef and bread crumbs. Form into patties and grill.

Hara Bhara Murgh ( Chicken with Cilantro and Mint gravy)

Ingredients:
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch mint ( around 1/3rd of the cilantro )
1 big onion julienne ( long strips )
1 big green bell pepper julienne ( long strips )
2 big cloves garlic ( finely chopped )
2 green chillies
3-4 tbsp tandoor masala ( mdh )
2-3 tbps yoghurt
salt
sugar

Directions:

1) Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces add yoghurt , tandoor masala and salt to taste. Marinate for 2-3 hours.
2) Mix mint, cilantro , chillies in a mixer along with 2 strips of onions with salt and sugar to taste. Add 3 tbsp water and grind till its a fine paste.
3) Heat oil in a pan, add garlic , onions and till golden brown
4) Add Bell peppers , marinated chicken and cook.
5) Cook till chicken is almost done and add the cilantro, mint mixture and cook for another 15 minutes on medium heat. This will give a nice green color and aroma to the chicken.

Can also be used as a mixture for kathi kabab or serve along with roti.