Vegetable Seekh Kebab

Vegetable skewers with a dense, melting texture and charred grill marks. The aroma of cumin and garam masala blends with the sweetness of mashed vegetables under a slightly smoky crust.

• Prep time: 25 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 199
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fat: 9 g

Ingredients

• 200 g Potato ( peeled )
• 100 g Carrot ( diced )
• 100 g Cauliflower ( in florets )
• 50 g Green peas ( fresh or frozen )
• 50 g Chickpea flour ( toasted )
• 2 piece Garlic ( minced )
• 1 tsp Ginger powder
• 1 piece Hot chili pepper ( seeded and minced )
• 1 tsp Cumin ground
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 0.5 piece Fresh cilantro ( chopped )
• 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
• 0.5 piece Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. ( juiced )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 tsp Chaat Masala

Instructions

1. Cooking the vegetables

   Steam the potato, carrot, and cauliflower until a knife tip sinks in without resistance. Drain thoroughly to remove all traces of moisture.

2. Base preparation

   Mash the cooked vegetables and peas with a potato masher. The mass must be dry and compact. Stir in the pressed garlic, chopped chili, and ginger.

3. Roasting and binding

   In a dry pan, roast the chickpea flour until it smells nutty. Add it to the vegetables with the cumin, garam masala, and chaat masala. Knead to obtain a dough that holds together.

4. Shaping

   Divide the dough into portions. Oil your hands and mold each portion around a skewer, forming regular logs. Press firmly so the kebab doesn't slip.

5. Grilling

   Heat a pan with oil. Sear the skewers on all sides. The crust should be golden brown and firm to the touch. Drizzle with a squeeze of lemon juice at the end of cooking.

Chef's tips

• Squeeze the vegetables in a clean cloth after cooking to extract maximum water; it's crucial for staying on the skewer.
• If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more toasted chickpea flour.
• Let the dough rest for 30 minutes in the fridge before shaping; it will be easier to handle.

Storage

Keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan with a drizzle of oil to maintain crispness.