Among Kayasthas, the ladies traditionally didn't eat much non-veg. Because of this, they would always invent a vegetarian version of every non-veg dish that was just as good. These Masoor Dal Kababs are one such creation—a vegetarian version of Shami Kababs. My mother used to make these. They taste exactly like the real thing. Even non-vegetarians would eat them thinking they were meat kababs. I remember an incident when I invited some cousins over for dinner. Their kids only