Kala Chana Kebab | Chilli Yogurt Dip
Kala Chana Kebab with Chilli Yogurt Dip is a flavorful Indian appetizer made with black chickpeas, aromatic spices, and herbs, paired with a spicy and tangy yogurt dip for a delicious combination.
Ingredients
For Kebab
- Kala chana (काला चना) – 1 cup
- Heeng (हींग) – ¾ tsp
- Cumin (जीरा) – 1½ tsp
- Garlic cloves, small (लहसुन) – 3 nos
- Ginger, sliced (अदरक) – a small piece
- Onion, small (प्याज़) – ½ no
- Green chilli, chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 2 nos
- Curry leaves (कड़ी पत्ता) – a sprig
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Chilli powder (मिर्ची पाउडर) – 1½ tsp
- Coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर) – 1½ tbsp
- Kasoori Methi powder (कसूरी मेथी पाउडर) – ¾ tsp
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – handful
- Carrot, grated (गाजर) – ½ cup
- Beans, (बींस) – ½ cup
- Water (पानी) – a dash
- Oil/Ghee (तेल या घी) – for frying
For Dip
- Dry red chilli, large (सूखी लाल मिर्च) – 10 nos
- Water (पानी) – ½ cup
- Onion, small (प्याज़) – ½ no
- Garlic cloves, small (लहसुन) – 7-8 nos
- Cumin (जीरा) – 1 tsp
- Coriander seeds (साबुत धनिया) – 1 tbsp
- Fennel seeds (सौंफ़) – 2 tsp
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Hung curd (गाढ़ी दही) – ½ cup
- Lemon juice (नींबू रस) – 2 tbsp
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) – 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Firstly, strain the kala chana that has been soaked overnight and place it in a mixer grinder along with asafoetida, cumin, garlic, ginger, roughly chopped onion, green chillies, curry leaves (optional), salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, Kasuri Methi, and grind it coarsely.
- Transfer this mixture to a plate and add finely chopped coriander, grated carrots, and finely chopped beans. Adjust the seasonings and add water for binding the mixture. Next, heat oil in a flat pan and sear the shaped kebabs on both sides until they turn golden brown.
- For the spicy yogurt dip, take rehydrated chillies and transfer them to a pan along with water, onion, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and cook until most of the water evaporates. Once cooled, place the mixture in a mixer grinder with hung curd and lemon juice, then grind it into a smooth paste. Season with chaat masala and enjoy!
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