Bun kebab
Bun kebab, from above
Non vegKarachi, Pakistan

Bun kebab

Spiced lentil and mince patty, egg dipped, fried and stuffed in a bun with chutney. Karachi's street burger.

60 minTime
22 gProtein each
mediumSpice
1hPlan ahead. Soak for 1 hour first; the 60 minutes come after.
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Make it your way

Grandma's wayLentil and mince patty in egg, in a bun with chutney.
The original
427kcalsame
22 gproteinsame
6 gfibresame
60minutessame

Classic anda shami bun kebab.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

6 servings
Chana dal (split chickpeas)¾ cup, soaked 1 hour
Minced mutton (goat mince, ground goat)300 g beef or mutton mince
Ginger garlic paste1 tbsp
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)1½ tsp
Whole spicescinnamon, cloves, peppercorns
Garam masala1 tsp
Egg2, beaten
Burger bun6 soft buns
Onion1, in rings
Cabbage½ cup, shredded
Mint leavesa handful
Coriander leaves (cilantro)a handful
Green chilli1
Curd (plain yogurt, natural yoghurt)¼ cup
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)for shallow frying
Saltto taste

Method

5 steps
  1. 1Cook the dal and mince with ginger garlic paste, whole spices, chilli powder, salt and a little water until dry.
  2. 2Grind into a coarse paste with garam masala. Shape into flat patties.
  3. 3Blend mint, coriander, chilli and curd into a chutney.
  4. 4Dip patties in beaten egg and shallow fry until golden.
  5. 5Toast buns, spread chutney, add patty, onion and cabbage.
Serve it like this

Wrap in paper and serve hot with extra chutney and a fizzy drink or chai.

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What goes with Bun kebab: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

On the side Coconut chutney10 min
On the side Jeera aloo30 min
A little snack Loaded fries45 min
To drink Masala chai10 min
To drink Kokum sharbat25 min
Something sweet Malai kulfi60 min
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