Saturday, January 26, 2008

Hara Bhara Kebabs

After a long time..bac 2 blogging..

You Need
2 tablespoons split channa dal (bengal gram lentils)
1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1/2 cup spinach, blanched, drained and roughly chopped (palak)
1/4 cup green peas, boiled
1/4 cup low-fat panir, grated
1/2 teaspoon chat masala
1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt
3 tablespoons whole wheat bread crumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil

Pressure cook the lentils, ginger, garlic and green chillies with 3/4 cup of water for 2-3 whistles or until the lentils are cooked.
Drain and discard the water.
Combine spinach, the cooked lentil mixture and greenpeas in a blender.
Blend to obtain a coarse paste without any water.
Add paneer, chaat and garam masala powders.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal parts and shape into flat kebabs.
Roll the kebabs in bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
Cook the kebabs on both sides till golden brown.
Drain on clean kitchen paper towels.
Serve hot.
Enjoy!

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