Grandmother Azra Syed’s Fried Meat Patties/Kebabs (Kachhe Qeeme ke Kebab)

Ingredients:1 kilo / 2 pounds minced beef or lamb, 2 tbsp raw papaya paste, 2 onions finely chopped, 1 tsp salt (or to taste),1 tbsp whole coriander seeds, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, 2 tsp white poppy seeds, 2 tbsp roasted chickpeas (whole), 1 tbsp garam Masala, 1 tbsp chili powder, 4 tbsp fresh chopped mint, 4 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp freshly chopped green chilli peppers

Roast and grind poppy seeds, dried channa and whole coriander seeds.

Place the minced meat in a dish 

along with the raw papaya paste to tenderize the meat,

then mix and marinate well for at least an hour.

Add garam masala, ground roasted chickpeas, coriander, and poppy seed powder.

Add chili powder,

ginger, garlic, salt

and the chopped onion.

Add chopped green chilies, onion, cilantro and mint leaves

and mix thoroughly.

Rest the meat for at least 30 minutes.

Once the mince has softened, take a portion of the meat in one hand.

Shape into small patties.

Keep aside and finish the other patties.

Shallow fry the patties.

Fry till it is brown on both sides.