North Indian Traditional Dahi Ke Kebab / Yogurt Kebab

Ingredients

• 3 cup curd / yogurt
• 1 cup grated paneer
• 3 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 1 inch ginger paste
• 2 finely chopped green chilli
• 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts
• 1 tbsp chopped raisins/ kismis
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp finely chopped green coriander leaves
• 3 tbsp roasted gram flour/ besan
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs for coating
• Oil for frying as per required

Steps

1. Firstly, take curd and tie in a clean cotton or muslin cloth. Then place a heavy object on it to strain off excess water, and keep in fridge for 10 to 12 hours or overnight.
2. Now transfer the hung curd into a large bowl. Then add grated paneer, finely chopped onion, ginger paste, finely chopped chilli, chopped cashew nuts and chopped raisins.
3. Then add roasted cumin powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, chaat masala and salt. Further, add finely chopped green coriander leaves and mix using a whisk to break any lumps.
4. Then also, add roasted gram flour (besan) and continue to mix combining everything well.
5. Now take a small ball-sized mixture and shape to the cutlet. Then roll over dry breadcrumbs for uniform coating. Then freeze for 1 hour or until it turns firm slightly.
6. Now deep fry in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium. Immediately, the kebab turns golden brown. So gently fry on both sides until it turns golden brown and crisp. Then drain off kebab to remove excess oil.
7. Now our very crispy and delicious North Indian Traditional Dahi Ke Kebab is ready for serve. finally, enjoy dahi ke kebab with green chutney.