Makai Galouti Kebab Video by Tarla Dalal

A vegetarian adaptation of the galouti kebab. The specialty of a galouti kebab is its ability to completely melt in your mouth and this makai galouti kebab does just that. Adding paneer gives these kebabs a great creamy texture and the potatoes help in binding. Make sure you finely chop and brown the onions well before adding to the mixture since this gives the kebabs an unmatched flavour. Serve steaming hot galouti kebabs with hari chutney.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 17 minutes
Makes 6 kebabs

Ingredients

3/4 cup lightly crushed sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
1 1/2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp ginger–green chilli paste
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Other Ingredients3/4 cup plain flour (maida) dissolved in 1/2 cup of water
bread crumbs for rolling
oil for deep-frying

For Serving

green chutney

1. Heat the ghee in a kadhai, ginger-green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
2. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn brown in colour.
3. Add the sweet corn, paneer and potatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the salt, turmeric powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add the coriander and mix well. Keep aside for 5 to 7 minutes to cool completely.
6. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and roll each portion into a 50 mm. (2”) diameter flat round.
7. Dip the kebabs in the plain flour mixture and roll in the bread crumbs till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
8. Heat the oil in a deep pan or kadhai and deep-fry the kebabs till they are golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
9. Serve hot with green chutney.

Makai Galouti Kebab