Curd Kebab or Dahi ke Kabab

Today is the time for some real soft and creamy Kababs! Dahi ke Kebab! Hung curd forms the main ingredient of these kebabs, supplemented by roasted Gram Flour for volume and shape. Roasted gram flour also helps in absorbing any extra moisture that the hung curd might have.

Lets first start with preparing the hung curd. This is a overnight, or, at least a 4-5 hour process. So best to plan this dish in advance.

How to prepare hung curd

Take a large bowl and lay a clean muslin cloth over it. Now pour 500 grams of yoghurt on this muslin cloth. Lift the edges of the muslin and bind the edges into a knot. You may want to use a thread or a rubber band to ensure a tight knot. Hang this knotted muslin containing the curd for about 4-5 hours or overnight or till the curd turns into a cheesy mixture. Remember, for about 300 grams of Hung curd you are going to need around 500 Grams of plain yogurt.

Once your hung curd is ready, move on to the next steps for the spicy tasty Dahi ke Kabab.

NOTE: This is a very delicate dish. The kebabs can break easily and that would cause a lot of frustration. Trust me, I have tried. Be careful while rolling the kebab portions, while putting the kebabs for frying and while taking them out.

INGREDIENTS

• Hung curd – 300 gm
• Roasted gram powder – 7 tbsp
• Red chili powder – 2 tsp
• Cardamom powder – 1 tsp
• Clove powder – 1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Refined flour for dusting the kebabs

FOR FILLING

• Cashew nut (chopped) – 1tsp
• Pista (chopped) – 1tsp
• Almonds (chopped) – 1tsp
• Ginger (chopped) – 1tsp
• Green chilli (chopped) – 1tsp
• Coriander (chopped) – 1tsp

FOR FRYING

• Oil to deep fry

METHOD

Prepare the Kebab Dough

1. Take hung curd in a bowl. Add Besan (gram flour), chili powder, cardamom powder, clove powder and mix well.
2. Make sure the dough is consistent.

Prepare the Filling

1. Take another bowl and put some chopped cashew nuts, pista, almond, ginger, green chili , coriander leaves. Mix these up.
2. Now add about 1tsp curd to this mix.
3. Mix well and keep aside.

Making the Kebabs

1. Divide the kebab dough into small equal size portions. These should just about fit into the center of your palm.
2. Fill each portion with the prepared mixture.
3. Roll these portions softly using your palms.
4. Dust each piece with refined flour.
5. Heat sufficient oil in a flat frying nonstick pan
6. Now start putting the portions prepared above into this hot oil.
7. Fry the kebabs until they are golden brown.
8. Remove and place onto an absorbent paper.

Serving

Serve with chutney or sauce

Here’s the Dahi ke Kabab Recipe. Enjoy !