Shami Kebabs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Shami Kebabs is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Huma Siddiqui (Ground Beef Patties)My son Samir loves shami kebabs with pooris (deep-fried wheat bread). They are also very tasty with basmati rice and raita (yogurt sauce).

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup dried yellow split peas
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
2 whole large (black) cardamom pods (see Tips, below)
3 whole small (green) cardamom pods
1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick, broken in half
2 whole cloves
6 whole dried red chiles, such as guajillos
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In large pot, combine ground beef, split peas, onions, garlic, ginger, black and green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, chiles, salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until meat is brown and mixture is very dry, about 30 minutes. (Be sure that all water has evaporated.) Remove from heat and cool.
When cool enough to handle, transfer mixture, including whole spices and chiles, to food processor. Grind until smooth and soft — texture should be finer than for hamburgers, but not so fine that it becomes extremely sticky. In large bowl, using hands, mix together ground meat, egg, and cilantro. Pressing firmly, form mixture into patties about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
In large, heavy skillet over moderate heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Working in batches of 4 to 6, fry patties until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shami Kebabs good for PCOS?

Yes, this Shami Kebabs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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