Veg Galouti Kebab

Here’s a vegetarian version of the classic Galouti Kebab recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaked and drained chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 1 cup grated paneer (Indian cottage cheese)
• 1 large potato, boiled and mashed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. In a pressure cooker, cook the soaked chana dal with a little water until it is soft and well-cooked. Drain any excess water and let it cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chana dal, grated paneer, mashed potato, chopped onion, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, chopped coriander leaves, chopped mint leaves, garam masala, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, black pepper, salt. Mix well to form a smooth mixture.
3. Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mixture to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously, until it becomes slightly dry and the raw smell of the ingredients goes away.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Once the mixture has cooled, shape it into small round patties or kebabs.
6. Roll each kebab in bread crumbs to coat evenly.
7. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, shallow fry the kebabs in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
8. Remove the fried kebabs from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. Serve the Veg Galouti Kebabs hot with mint chutney or your favourite dip.

Enjoy the rich and flavorful Veg Galouti Kebabs!