Rajma Galouti Kababs

Preparation time: 30 min. Qty: 10-12 pieces.

Melt in your mouth Awadhi style vegetarian Rajma Galouti Kebabs are a great party snack or ideal for your potlucks.. Extremely flavorful, with a crisp exterior and a soft interior it has the goodness of rajma red kidney beans)  and is a perfect starter to kick start your festive meals.

Ingredients

• 2 cup Rajma pressure cooked and mashed.
• 3 tbsp.roasted chickpea flour (Gram flour)
• 1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp coriander-cumin powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tsp rose water
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
• Oil for shallow fry

Directions

• Mix all the ingredients and spice powders, rose water, ginger-garlic paste and coriander leaves.
• Divide the rajma bean mixture into 10-12 portions and flatten out with the palms of your hands.
• Heat oil in a cast iron pan and shallow fry these kababs till crisp and golden brown on both sides.
• Drain on absorbent kitchen paper
• Serve with your favorite chutney, onion salad and tomato sauce.

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