Protein Packed Kebabs!!

 Protein Packed Kebabs!!

Who wants to have a delicious, melt-in-your mouth vegetarian kebab?? Everyone in my family!!:-) It is perfect for a after school snack, an appetizer for a party or a complete meal if used as a patty for a burger!

So presenting my recipe of a very simple preparation using boiled kala chanaa and potatoes-that's it!!! Sounds simple? For sure it is-let's take a look at the recipe. 

Ingredients:

Boiled Kalaa Chanaa- 2 cups ground coarsely. 

Boiled Potatoes- 3 medium

Red Chilli Powder- 1 teaspoon or according to taste

Dhaniya Powder- 2 teaspoons

Chaat masala- 1 teaspoon

Black salt- 1 teaspoon

Garam Masala- 1 teaspoon

Chopped Mint leaves- handful

Chopped Coriander leaves- handful

Process:

1) Soak the kalaa chana overnight. The next day, cook the kalaa chana till soft but not mushy. I cook it in a pressure-cooker. Allow it to cool completely and drain all the water. I usually refrigerate the chanaas and make the kebabs the next day or so. This was you can be sure that they are completely cool and dry when you are ready to prepare the kebabs.

2) Boil the potatoes on stove-top or microwave and allow to cool.

3) Coarsely grind the chanaas in a mixer. Make sure the texture is coarse and not a complete paste. 

4) Add the boiled potatoes to this mixture. 

5) Add all the spices mentioned above and mix well. Taste and adjust salt or spice according to taste. 

6) Heat a non-stick pan and make medium size patties/tikkis of the mixture. 

7) Smear a little bit of oil on the patties/kebabas and taws-fry till they appear golden on both sides. 

8) Transfer on a serving plate and sprinkle some chaat masala. Serve with ketchup, tamarind chutney, raita, onion rings or other condiments of your choice.

9) Enjoy!! (The above mentioned ingredients will make 8 medium sized kebabs).