Kacche Kele Ke Kebab Recipe (2024)

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Kachhe Kele Ke Kebab is a vegetarian Indian snack made with raw banana (plantain) and Chana dal. This gluten-free and vegan kebab has a mouth-melting texture. Be sure to watch the video!

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Did you know?

Raw Banana is an excellent source of fibre, beta-carotene, calcium, and vitamins A and C. They are excellent gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based ingredients, perfect for making delicious Indian food recipes.

From cutlets, stir-fry, kofta to kebab in Indian Cuisine, plantain is commonly used to make various dishes.

And the best part is these plantains are available throughout the year in India at a very affordable price.

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The Kebab

We, as a family, love kachhe kele ke kebab to the core. Why? Because they have an exceptionally good taste and can give a tough fight in flavour and texture to any meat kebabs.

You will be surprised to know that I have not used any binding ingredient in this kebab recipe.

This vegetarian kebab’s magical taste and texture are achieved by only two ingredients – raw banana and chana dal.

Both are boiled and mashed to perfection, combined with a few basic spices and seasoning. And you have the most delicious vegetarian kebabs on the table in no time.

Amazing vegetarian kebab that doesn’ttaste like a cutlet or like it ismissing “something” when you taste it.

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My Tried & True Tips

While pressure cooking bananas and lentils, neither add too much water nor cook them for too long, usually, 1 – 2 whistles over medium heat are sufficient.

Allow the boiled ingredients to sit in the metal colander for 10 – 15 minutes for all the liquid to drain.They should not be water-clogged.

The number of raw bananas to dal should always be more. If you add 1 Cup of dal, use 3 – 4 medium-sized bananas for the kebab.

Preparing the kebab mixture in advance is highly recommended, as keeping it in the fridge for some time. This helps in binding the kebab easily.

For a crispy texture, kebab can be dipped in the corn-flour mixture before frying. Skip this step if you are making gluten-free kebab.

Kachhe Kele Ke Kebabhas a soft texture; hence, it is best to either pan-fry them or shallow fry them. And always flip them gently.

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Serving & Storing Suggestions

The raw banana fritters are always a crowd-pleaser when served withspicy coriander chutney and juliennes of onion.

For a more robust flavor, a pinch of chaat masala and a generous squeeze of lemon juice over the kebabs can accomplisha magical effect on the palate.

This kebab mixture can be easily stored in the fridge for 1 – 2 days. Transfer the prepared mixture to a stainless steel or glass bowl. Seal the bowl with a tight-fitting lid.

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Kachhe Kele Ke Kebab Recipe

Kachhe Kele Ke Kebab is a delicious vegetarian snack made with raw banana and Chana dal. Learn how to make banana kebab in a few simple steps.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 12

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Hina Gujral

Ingredients

  • 3 – 4 large size raw banana/plantain (kachha kela)
  • 1 Cup split Bengal gram dal (chana dal)
  • 1 Cup onion, fine chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala (see recipe here)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)
  • vegetable oil for shallow frying

Instructions

  • To prepare Kele ke Kebab, rinse and soak the chana dal 15 minutes or so in water.

  • While the dal is soaked cook the raw banana in a pressure cooker along with the skin for 2 – 3 whistles over medium heat. Cook them till they are firm yet they can be pierced by a knife.

  • Let the steam escape naturally from the pressure cooker. Open the lid and place the cooked bananas in a colander. Peel the skin and transfer the boiled bananas in a mixing bowl. Keep aside till required.

  • In the same pressure cooker cook the gram dal in ¾ cup of water along with salt, turmeric powdertill it is cooked.

  • Mash the dal nicely. If required use food processor for the purpose.

  • Add the paste of dal in the same mixing bowl as raw bananas.

  • Add chopped onion, coriander, salt and ginger to the kebab mixture along with spices.

  • Using a potato masher or your fingers mash the mixture to a smooth paste. At this stage you can store the kebab mixture in the fridge as well to be used later.

  • With moist hands scoop out the mixture, about the size of a peach, flatten it using fingers seal any cracks that may appear on the edges. Flatten them to half an inch thickness.

  • While you are shaping the kebabs heat oil over medium heat in a frying pan for shallow frying the kebabs.

  • Once the oil is heated, shallow fry the kebabs till they become crisp from outside and light brown in colour. Using kitchen tongs turn them over to cook the other (top) side the same way.

  • Transfer Kebabs on a kitchen towel or an oil absorbent paper.

  • Serve Kachhe Kele ke Kebab with chutney and onion slices.

Recipe Notes:

  • Make sure not to add too much water while boiling dal and banana. Add enough water just to cook them.
  • Do not pressure cook both the ingredients for a very long time. A firm texture in banana and dal is required to make the kebab.
  • If you are having trouble getting a crisp texture of the kebab, combine a tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and dip kebabs in it before frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1231IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is veg kebab made of? ›

Veg Seekh Kabab Recipe – Delicious veg kabab recipe made using veggies like potatoes, peas and textured vegetable protein i.e Soya granules or chunks. Seekh kabab is usually made of minced meat and grilled on skewers in a charcoal or tandoor oven. It is served with mint chutney, onion and lemon wedges.

How do you make cutlets without breaking them? ›

To avoid the cutlets from breaking avoid frying the cutlets in extremely hot oil. The oil should be just right to heat 2-3 cutlets, do not add more cutlets in the pan or it may result in breaking the patty. Also, do not immediately stir the patty after placing it in the pan while cooking, this may cause breakage too.

How to prepare bananas for cooking? ›

Peel the bananas using a knife, as they are not ripe and will not peel like a yellow banana. Slice into long thin wedges or strings to make fries. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. If you have a deep-fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

What meat is in kebab? ›

The traditional meat for kebabs is most often lamb meat, but regional recipes may include beef, goat, chicken, fish, or even pork (depending on whether or not there are specific religious prohibitions).

Why is kebab meat so tasty? ›

The succulent, tender and juicy taste of doner meat lies in the cooking process. The doner kebab meat manufacturers employ the traditional rotisserie method for cooking, which involves cooking the meat slowly on a vertical spit.

What is inside a kebab? ›

A typical kebab consists of bread stuffed with döner meat shavings, lettuce, sliced tomato and onions, with a choice of sauce including sauce blanche, a mayo-yogurt sauce. Kebabs are usually served with french fries, often stuffed into the bread itself.

How do you make banana peels into flour? ›

To make banana peel flour, the researchers peeled ripe, undamaged bananas and then blanched, dried and ground the skins into a fine powder.

What makes a cutlet? ›

In the culinary arts, the term cutlet is used to refer to a boneless, thin cut of meat—chicken, veal, pork, or lamb—that cooks very quickly and is usually pan-fried. Most cutlets are made by pounding the meat until there's even thinness and are often dusted with flour or coated in breadcrumbs before cooking.

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