Indian · serves 2

Veg Seekh Kebab

All the shape and char of a seekh kebab with none of the meat.

40 min Some work Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 potatoes, boiled and grated
  • 2 cups grated carrot, beans and cabbage
  • 1/2 cup peas, crushed
  • 1/2 cup roasted besan
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
  • 2 green chillies
  • Butter

Method

  1. Squeeze every drop of water out of the grated vegetables. Do it twice.
  2. Dry roast them in a pan for 5 minutes to drive off more moisture. This is the step that decides whether they stay on the skewer.
  3. Mix with potato, roasted besan, cornflour, spices and salt. Knead till it holds.
  4. Chill 30 minutes.
  5. Wet hands, press onto skewers in an even sausage.
  6. Hot tawa with butter, turning every 2 minutes for 10 minutes till charred in patches. Chaat masala, lemon, onion.

Questions people ask about Veg Seekh Kebab

How long does Veg Seekh Kebab take?

About 40 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a bit of work. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of potato in Veg Seekh Kebab?

Use waxy potatoes hold their shape, floury ones fall apart. For curries you want waxy.

Can I make Veg Seekh Kebab ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Veg Seekh Kebab vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Veg Seekh Kebab?

Roti or plain rice, with something sharp on the side: curd, pickle or sliced onion. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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