Description
Crispy potato and chana dal kebabs,
perfectly spiced and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 5 medium-sized boiled potatoes, mashed
- 3 slices of bread
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Indian garam masala
- 1 tablespoon dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- Salt
- Oil
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) boiled and mashed chana dal (Bengal gram)
- 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
- 4-5 cashews, chopped
- 7-8 raisins, chopped
- 2 tablespoons semolina
Instructions
Prepare the Potato Mixture
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the boiled potatoes until smooth.
- Add dry mango powder, red chili powder, garam masala, chopped green chilies, dry fenugreek leaves, and salt. Mix well to combine.
- Dip each bread slice in water briefly, squeeze out the water, and add the bread to the potato mixture. Mix thoroughly to form a smooth dough.
Prepare the Stuffing
- In a separate bowl, combine the boiled and mashed chana dal, desiccated coconut, chopped cashews, and raisins. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a small lemon or egg yolk.
Assemble the Kebabs
- Take a larger portion of the potato mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a stuffing ball in the center and fold the potato mixture around it to form an oval-shaped patty. Ensure the stuffing is fully enclosed.
- Roll each kebab in semolina to coat it evenly.
Fry the Kebabs
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium to high heat (approximately 350°F / 177°C).
- Deep fry the kebabs until they are golden brown on both sides, turning them gently to ensure even cooking. Fry in batches if necessary.
- Serve hot with mint chutney, spicy tomato sauce or raita.
Notes
- For crispier kebabs, allow the semolina-coated patties to rest for 15 minutes before frying.
- If you don’t have semolina, you can use breadcrumbs instead for a slightly different texture.
- Leftover kebabs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in a pan or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kebabs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 10