Masoor Dal Kebab, Chilli Garlic Dip
Masoor Dal Kebab is a delicious and protein-rich Indian appetizer made from red lentils, aromatic spices, and herbs. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these flavorful kebabs pair perfectly with a zesty Chilli Garlic Dip, making them an ideal snack or party starter.
Ingredients
Masoor Dal Kebab
- Masoor dal, skinless (मसूर दाल धुली) – 1½ cups
- Cumin (जीरा) – 1½ tsp
- Green chilli, chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 2 nos
- Garlic cloves, small (लहसुन) – 4 nos
- Onion, small (प्याज़) – ½ no
- Ginger sliced (अदरक) – a small piece
- Chilli powder (मिर्ची पाउडर) – 1½ tsp
- Coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर) – 1½ tbsp
- Chaat masala (चाट मसाला) – 1 tbsp
- Turmeric (हल्दी) – ½ tsp
- Kasoori Methi powder (कसूरी मेथी पाउडर) – ¾ tsp
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – handful
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Carrot, grated (गाजर) – ½ cup
- Ghee (घी) – for frying
For Chilli Garlic Dip
- Oil (तेल) – 3 tbsp
- Dry red chilli (सूखी लाल मिर्च) – 4-5 nos
- Garlic, chopped (लहसुन) – 2 tsp
- Hung Curd (गाढ़ी दही) – 1 cup
- Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – handful
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Black Salt (काला नमक) – ¾ tsp
- Roasted Cumin Powder (भुना जीरा पाउडर) – 1½ tsp
- Green chilli, chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 1 no
Instructions
- For tasty Masoor Dal Kebab, Strain the soaked dal and wash it again to remove any excess starch. Strain it into a blender and add cumin, chopped green chillies, garlic, onion, ginger, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, chaat masala, Kasuri Methi, fresh coriander, salt, and grated carrot. Grind it to a grainy mixture, scraping the sides in between to ensure a homogenous mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a plate and shape it into tikkis. Heat ghee or oil in a pan and shallow fry the kebabs on medium flame to ensure even cooking from the inside out. After flipping and turning both sides golden brown, transfer the kebabs onto a plate. Your masoor dal kebabs are ready to be savored with rich and creamy chilli garlic dip.
- For the Chilli Garlic Dip, Heat some oil in a pan and temper dry red chillies in it. Cook them on low heat to ensure they dry properly. Once you remove the chillies, add chopped garlic to the same pan and fry until it turns golden. In a bowl, take hung curd and add the fried garlic.
- Crush the dried chillies before adding them to the dip, as it enhances its rich flavor. Add fresh coriander, salt, black salt, and crushed roasted cumin powder, and whisk it all together. Your chilli garlic dip is ready.
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