Traditionally, a “shami” kebab is a small fried patty made of cooked, minced goat or lamb. The version featured here is the vegetarian version made using soya granules.  My mother in law who is vegetarian insisted that I try one. They are healthy as well as delicious – soya granules, rice, carrots, scallions, egg, bread crumbs, fresh herbs like mint and cilantro. For a pure vegetarian experience you can add extra bread crumbs and skip the egg altogether. This recipe has been adapted from famous Indian author, Madhur Jaffrey’s World Vegetarian cookbook. The one important step when using soya granules is that is has to be boiled properly because soya has a peculiar smell which you can get rid of after . . . CLICK TO READ MORE