Seekh kebabs are such a popular item on the menus of grilled dishes at street stalls and restaurants. This vegetarian version of the seekh kebab is one of my absolute favorites and is equally as delicious as any meat kebab. Sweet corn, carrots, potato, and paneer are combined with a classic kebab masala, including cardamom, black pepper, and dried mango powder. I have cooked these kebabs in a griddle pan, although you can also shallow fry them until they are evenly golden all over.
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What you’ll need
Cumin Seeds
$10 At Burlap and Barrel
Garam Masala
$15 At Spicewalla
Amchur
$8 At Amazon
Chickpea Flour
$10 At Amazon
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and, as they begin to splutter, add the ginger and fry for 30 seconds, then add the green chiles. Stir well, add the carrots and cook for 4–5 minutes. Add the sweet corn, stir well and fry for 2 minutes. Add the ground coriander and garam masala, turn off the heat and leave to cool completely.
Step 2
Once cool, blend the carrot and sweet corn mixture in a blender to a coarse, dry mix—do not add any water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the grated potato, paneer, dried mango powder, ground cardamom, cilantro leaves and mint leaves. Season to taste and add the chickpea (gram) flour along with the breadcrumbs. Mix well. Shape into 6 sausages and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Heat a griddle pan over a high heat. Lightly brush the kebabs with a little oil. Cook in the hot pan for 2 minutes on each side until lightly charred and evenly browned all over. Serve with roti, green chutney, and salad.
Recipe notes
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