Chicken Kofta Kebab

Name: Chicken Kofta Kebab
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground chicken; 1/2 cup Cornmeal (optional) (Breadcrumbs are a substitute but I used cornmeal. *See notes.); 1 Egg (optional) (beaten. *See notes.); Salt & Pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1/2 tbsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 Jalapeno; 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger; 4 Garlic cloves; Handful of Fresh Cilantro; 1 White onion, small; Vegetable oil, for pan searing (or air-fry at 400 F for 6 min each side till cooked through.)