Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

Green peas (Matar)

boiled

2 unit

Potatoes (Aloo)

boiled, peeled

4 tbsp

Gram flour (besan)

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Ginger Garlic Paste

1 tbsp

Green Chilli Paste

1 tsp

Garam masala powder

1 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 tsp

Mint Leaves (Pudina)

finely chopped

1 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

finely chopped

1 tsp

Lemon juice

1 tsp

Salt

1 ml

Sunflower Oil

for shallow fry

Step 1
~3 min

Pressure cook green peas and whole potatoes together until soft.

Step 2
~3 min

Let the cooked peas and potatoes cool down.

Step 3
~3 min

Strain the peas and peel the potatoes.

Step 4
~3 min

In a large bowl, mash the boiled peas and potatoes well with hands or a fork.

Step 5
~3 min

Add gram flour, finely chopped onions, ginger garlic paste, mint, coriander, dry spices, and salt to the mashed mixture.

Step 6
~3 min

Add a few drops of lemon juice.

Step 7
~3 min

Mix well and bind to make a dough.

Step 8
~3 min

Cling wrap the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Grease bamboo skewers with oil.

Step 10
~3 min

Pinch a small ball of dough and coat it around the skewer, leaving space on both sides.

Step 11
~3 min

Prepare the rest of the seekhs similarly.

Step 12
~3 min

Heat a nonstick broad base pan.

Step 13
~3 min

Place the seekhs on the pan and brush oil on top and sides.

Step 14
~3 min

Keep turning the skewers so that the kebabs are fried from all sides.

Step 15
~3 min

Shallow fry until golden brown.

Step 16
~3 min

Transfer the kebabs onto kitchen towel or tissue paper to absorb excess oil.

Step 17
~3 min

Arrange them on a serving platter and serve with a spicy minty dip, lemon wedges, and onions.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Refrigerating the dough helps in shaping the kebabs.

Ensure the pan is not too hot to prevent burning.

Serve with a variety of chutneys for added flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be prepared a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mint chutney.

Serve with tomato ketchup.

Serve with sliced onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Naan bread
Roti
Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Popular snack in Indian cuisine, often served during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi
Eid

Occasion Tags

Party
Snack
Appetizer
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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