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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
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
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!
Keyword Kala Chana Kebab | Chilli Yogurt Dip