Name: Vegetarian Shami Kebab recipe by Anshu Pande at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 Cup boiled dried black chickpeas or black bengal gram or kala channa; 1 medium sized onion; 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1 green chili (optional); 1/2 tbsp Ginger Paste; 1/2 tsp garam masala powder; 2 tbsp chickpea flour/besan; Salt; Oil for frying the kababs

ABOUT Vegetarian Shami Kebab RECIPE

Delicious Vegetarian Shami Kebabs with Black Bengal Gram. These are ideal for parties and get togethers.

Ingredients Serving: 5

1 Cup boiled dried black chickpeas or black bengal gram or kala channa
1 medium sized onion
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 green chili (optional)
1/2 tbsp Ginger Paste
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
2 tbsp chickpea flour/besan
Salt
Oil for frying the kababs

Instructions

Soak Kaala Chana or Bengal Gram overnight and boil them in a pressure pan with water for an hour or so till they become soft. Place them in a bowl.
Add chopped green chilies. You can omit if you are making for your kids.
Add chopped onions, fresh coriander leaves and grated ginger.
Season with Salt and Red chili powder.
Add Garam Masala and Coriander Powder and Besan or Chickpea Flour.
Mix them thoroughly and using your hands roll them into small discs or croquettes.
Heat oil in a wok and submerge them. Fry them on both sides till they become brown and crispy.
Remove them on a paper towel to absorb extra oil.
Serve them hot with Onion Rings and lemon wedges. You can also serve them with Good old fashioned Ketchup or Mint Chutney.

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