Kebabs

Kebabs are an integral part of the Awadhi cusine of Lucknow the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India.(it's where I come from). Though primarily a non vegetarian delicacy, kebabs have over the years been transformed into veggie delights as well. One such form that I have been enjoying since my childhood days is the 'Masoor dal' (red lentil)kebabs. They are rich in protein and easy to prepare. Let me take you through the recipe. Hope you enjoy it as much I do. Happy eating! :)


Ingredients:

Masoor dal ( red lentil) 250 gms.
4 garlic cloves
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 onion chopped
Salt to taste

For garnish:
Lemon rings
chopped onions
coriander leaves


Method:
Boil the dal alongwith all the other ingredients on low flame (sim) till 3 to 4 whistles. Take it out in a bowl and allow it to cool. Grease your palms with a little oil and mash to a soft pulp.Now, form round patties and fry them either on a tawa or a non stick frying pan in very little oil.

Garnish with lemon rings, chopped onions and coriander leaves.Serve either as a starter , snack or as part of the main course with rotis ( type of Indian bread).

I am sharing another recipe for kebabs. These too are veggie. I am vegetarian so. :) Okay so here goes the way:

Ingredients:

Boiled and mashed peas, potatoes,raw banana,carrots,cauliflower. 1 Cup each of the veggies and 1 banana
Half cup onion and garlic paste.
Chilli as per taste. Since I love chillies I added both the red chilli powder as well as green. The green ones I blended alonwith the onion and garlic.
2 tsp garam masala
3 tsp coriander powder
a little turmeric
a little hing or Asafoetida
a little lemon jiuce
salt to taste
Oil for frying


Mix together all the ingredients. Grease your palms and make small patties out of the vegetable mixture. Fry them either on a tawa or a non stick frying pan in very little oil.

Garnish with lemon rings, chopped onions and coriander leaves.Serve either as a starter , snack or as part of the main course with rotis ( type of Indian bread).