Delicious Turai Kabab Recipe: Vegetarian Indian Ridge Gourd Kebabs
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About Delicious Turai Kabab Recipe: Vegetarian Indian Ridge Gourd Kebabs
Experience the delightful taste of Turai Kabab, a vegetarian twist on the classic North Indian kebab. This recipe features tender ridge gourd (turai) combined with chana dal (split chickpeas), aromatic spices like cumin, black pepper, and black cardamom, creating a surprisingly rich and satisfying flavor profile.Unlike traditional meat kebabs, this vegetarian version offers a unique texture and taste, making it a perfect appetizer or starter for any occasion. Impress your guests – even meat-lovers will be amazed by the depth of flavor.This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced cooks. Get ready to elevate your vegetarian cooking game with this flavorful and unforgettable dish!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep5 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Turai Kabab Mixture
- 250 gm Ridge Gourd scrubbed clean, turai, skin mostly on; cut into small pieces
- 150 gm Split Chickpea split chickpeas
- 0.75 tsp Cumin Seeds zeera
- 9 Peppercorns black
- 1 Cardamom black
- 5 Cloves
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 sticks Cinnamon
- 3 Chilies dried, red
- 1.5 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 8 pod Garlic
- 2 inch Ginger
- 3/4 cup Water
For Shaping and Frying
- 2 Onions finely chopped, medium
- 3 Chilies finely chopped, green
- 2 tbsp Coriander finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumb fresh or panko
- 2 tbsp Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
Prepare the Spice Mixture
- Wash the ridge gourd and scrub the skin. Cut it into small pieces. Combine the ridge gourd, chana dal, red chilies, ginger, garlic, salt, black peppercorns, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds, and bay leaves in a pot. Add water and cook on medium heat until the dal is soft and the water is fully absorbed.
Grind and Mix
- Let the mixture cool completely. Grind it into a smooth paste using a food processor or blender.
Shape the Kababs
- Add the chopped onions, coriander leaves, green chilies, and bread crumbs to the ground mixture. Mix well with your hands until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into small, round patties or tikkis.
Fry the Kababs
- Heat oil in a flat pan or tawa over medium heat. Shallow fry the kababs until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Turai Kababs
- For extra flavor, soak the chana dal for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies to control the spice level.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more bread crumbs to help bind the kababs.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. These are best enjoyed fresh!
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 28gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 1140mgFiber: 18gSugar: 4g
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Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.
So delicious! Excited to make it.
Thanks for the inspiration! Looks tasty.
interesting never thought that Turai can also be used to make delicious snack.
This is amazing! Excited to make it.
I’m excited to make this at home!