Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
1 tbsp

Garam masala powder

1 tsp

Ginger

minced

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

small

1 unit

Potato (Aloo)

boiled and peeled

1 pinch

Salt

1 tsp

Garam masala powder

5 unit

Tomatoes

medium sized

0.5 unit

Lemon juice

1 unit

Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

small

2 tbsp

Homemade tomato puree

2 inch

Ginger

grated

1 cup

Whole Wheat Bread crumbs

for coating

1 tsp

Garlic

paste

2 tbsp

Roasted Gram Flour (Sattu Ka Atta)

1 pinch

Red Chilli powder

for tempering

1 cup

Water

for consistency

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli powder

2 tbsp

Ghee

1 tbsp

Coriander Powder (Dhania)

3 tbsp

Tomato Ketchup

2 pinch

Ajwain (Carom seeds)

crushed

0.5 cup

Cashew nuts

1 unit

Lotus Stem

washed

7 unit

Garlic

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Milk

optional

1 tsp

Fennel seeds (Saunf)

Step 1
~4 min

Combine tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, capsicum, cashew and water in a pressure cooker.

Step 2
~4 min

Pressure cook for one whistle on high flame, then simmer for two more whistles.

Step 3
~4 min

Cool and grind into a fine paste.

Step 4
~4 min

Sieve the paste and set aside.

Step 5
~4 min

In a bowl, mix boiled potatoes and boiled lotus stem.

Step 6
~4 min

Add the rest of the kabab ingredients and mix well.

Step 7
~4 min

Form the mixture into kababs.

Step 8
~4 min

Coat the kababs with bread crumbs.

Step 9
~4 min

Refrigerate the kababs for 5 minutes.

Step 10
~4 min

Heat oil in a wok and fry the kababs on medium-high flame until golden brown.

Step 11
~4 min

Set the fried kababs aside.

Step 12
~4 min

Heat ghee in a pan.

Step 13
~4 min

Add tomato puree, salt, and garam masala and sauté until ghee separates from the sides.

Step 14
~4 min

Add the makhani mixture and tomato ketchup and cook until done.

Step 15
~4 min

For tempering, heat ghee in a tadka pan and add red chili powder, sauté for 2-5 seconds.

Step 16
~4 min

Place the kebabs in a serving bowl.

Step 17
~4 min

Pour the prepared gravy over the kebabs.

Step 18
~4 min

Garnish with the red chili tempering and coriander leaves.

Step 19
~4 min

Serve with Pudina Tawa Paratha.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak lotus stem in water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch.

Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice preference.

Fry the kababs in batches to avoid overcrowding the wok.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Kabab mixture can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Spices)
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with naan or roti.

Serve with a side of raita.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pudina Tawa Paratha
Raita
Naan
Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Kashmir, India

Cultural Significance

Lotus stem is a popular ingredient in Kashmiri cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Weddings
Festivals

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday
Weekend Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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