Matar Ke Kebab | Cheese Filled Veg Kebabs
A delicious and crispy vegetarian appetizer, Matar Ke Kebab is a flavorful North Indian snack made with mashed green peas (Matar), aromatic spices, and herbs. These golden-brown kebabs are pan-fried or shallow-fried to perfection, featuring a surprise cheese-filled center that adds a creamy, melty texture. Infused with flavors of ginger, garlic, garam masala, and coriander, these kebabs are perfect as a party starter or evening snack. Served hot with mint chutney and onion rings, they offer a delightful balance of crispiness and gooey cheesiness.
Ingredients
- Green Peas (हरा मटर) – 1kg (5 cups)
- Spinach leaves (पालक) – handful
- Water (पानी) – a dash
- Oil (तेल) – 3 tbsp
- Heeng (हींग) – ¾ tsp
- Kalonji (कलौंजी) – ½ tsp
- Ginger paste (अदरक पेस्ट) – 2 tsp
- Green chillies, chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 2 nos
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Black salt (काला नमक) – ½ tsp
- Cumin powder (जीरा पाउडर) – 1 tsp
- Coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर) – 2 tsp
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) – 2 tsp
- Kasoori Methi leaves (कसूरी मेथी साबुत) – 1 tsp
- Potato boiled & mashed (आलू) – 1 cup
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) – 1 tsp
- Green chilli, chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 1 no
- Mint, chopped (पुदीना) – handful
- Mozzarella Cheese (चीज़) – 100 gms
- Oil (तेल) – for frying
Instructions
- Boil the green peas in water until they are soft and drop in spinach for a few seconds. Drain the water and let the peas cool down. Grind the peas into a smooth thick paste. Heat oil in a pan. Add asafoetida and kalonji. Sauté for a few seconds. Add ginger paste and chopped green chillies. Sauté for another minute.
- Add the ground paste, salt, black salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, chaat masala, and kasoori Methi leaves. Cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool down. In a mixing bowl, combine the mixture, mashed potato, salt, chaat masala, chopped green chilli, and chopped mint leaves. Mix well.
- Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a small piece of mozzarella cheese in the center and enclose it within the potato mixture. Shape it into a ball. Repeat for the remaining mixture and cheese. Heat oil on a flat tawa for frying. Once hot, carefully place the kebabs on the tawa and shallow fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Serve the hot Matar Ke Kebabs with mint chutney or your favorite sauce.
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