Vegan Shami Kebabs (Kala Chana Kebabs)
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried brown chickpeas soaked overnight, drained and boiled till tender
- 1 medium-sized potato boiled till tender and peeled
- 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour also known as besan
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Add brown chickpeas and potato into a large bowl and mash well.
- Mix all the rest of the ingredients, except the oil, into the bowl to incorporate well with the mashed chickpeas and potato. You can set it aside for 15-20 minutes to intensify the flavours.
- Divide the mix into 20-24 equal portions and form into patties.
- Heat enough oil to coat a wide non-stick pan, and shallow fry the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side till crisp.
- Serve hot with a side of Cilantro-Mint Chutney.