Follow these steps for perfect results
Garam masala powder
Ginger
minced
Onion
finely chopped
Onion
small
Potato (Aloo)
boiled and peeled
Salt
Garam masala powder
Tomatoes
medium sized
Lemon juice
Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
small
Homemade tomato puree
Ginger
grated
Whole Wheat Bread crumbs
for coating
Garlic
paste
Roasted Gram Flour (Sattu Ka Atta)
Red Chilli powder
for tempering
Water
for consistency
Red Chilli powder
Ghee
Coriander Powder (Dhania)
Tomato Ketchup
Ajwain (Carom seeds)
crushed
Cashew nuts
Lotus Stem
washed
Garlic
Green Chillies
finely chopped
Milk
optional
Fennel seeds (Saunf)
Combine tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onion, capsicum, cashew and water in a pressure cooker.
Pressure cook for one whistle on high flame, then simmer for two more whistles.
Cool and grind into a fine paste.
Sieve the paste and set aside.
In a bowl, mix boiled potatoes and boiled lotus stem.
Add the rest of the kabab ingredients and mix well.
Form the mixture into kababs.
Coat the kababs with bread crumbs.
Refrigerate the kababs for 5 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok and fry the kababs on medium-high flame until golden brown.
Set the fried kababs aside.
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add tomato puree, salt, and garam masala and sauté until ghee separates from the sides.
Add the makhani mixture and tomato ketchup and cook until done.
For tempering, heat ghee in a tadka pan and add red chili powder, sauté for 2-5 seconds.
Place the kebabs in a serving bowl.
Pour the prepared gravy over the kebabs.
Garnish with the red chili tempering and coriander leaves.
Serve with Pudina Tawa Paratha.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 mins
Kabab mixture can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
Serve hot, drizzled with cream and sprinkled with cilantro.
Serve hot with naan or roti.
Serve with a side of raita.
Off-dry Riesling to balance the spice.
IPA to complement the spicy flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Lotus stem is a popular ingredient in Kashmiri cuisine.
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