Chapli Kabab

Ingredients

500 gram ground beef1/2 red onion, very finely chopped2 green onions finely chopped2 green chili peppers, finely chopped1⁄4 cup cilantro, finely chopped1 tomato, very finely diced3 Tbsp corn flour or gram flourOil for frying

Spice Mix

5-6 dry red chili2 Tbsp coriander seeds1 tbsp cumin seeds1/4 tsp carom seeds1 tbsp pomegranate seeds1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves1 1⁄2 tsp salt, or to taste

Method

Add all the ingredients in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Pulse to roughly grind 4-5 times.In a bowl, add the ground beef along with the red onion, green onion, green chili pepper, cilantro and tomatoes. Add the spice mix with salt and knead for 3-4 minutes, until you begin to see a lacy, stringy texture of the meat. The mixture should be homogenous instead of crumbly.Cover and set aside or refrigerate up to 24 hours.Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add enough oil to generously cover the bottom of the skillet.Using oiled hands, take around 1/4 cup heaped of the meat and form into a round shape.Use your hands to shape the patties. Place on hot pan.
Fry for 2 minutes on each side. Do not overcook.Serve with naan and chutney