Plantain Kababs (Kachha Kela ka Kabab)

Plantains are a really wonderful source of fiber and vitamins C and A. They taste especially good when spiced up and pan-fried to make a yummy meal that can be served with pretty much anything.

 

 

Plantain Kebabs (Kachha Kela ka Kabab)

Serves 4

Ingredients:

5 – 6 plantains peeled chopped and steamed till soft

2 small potatoes, boiled, peeled, mashed

2 small onions, finely chopped

1” ginger, finely chopped

1-2 fresh green chillies, finely chopped (optional)

1 tsp. garam masala

1 tsp. roasted cumin powder

½ tsp. black salt (kala namak)

¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs

1 small bunch cilantro, finely chopped

Oil for pan-frying

Salt to taste

 

 

Method:

• Combine all of the above ingredients together.
• Mash everything together in a large bowl using your fingers to really bring it all together.
• When everything is well combined, mould them into small dish shaped patties as shown in the picture.
• Heat a pan with a little oil.
• When the oil is hot, place a few patties at a time on the pan.
• Cook for about 2 minutes until one side turns golden brown.
• Flip it over and repeat on the other side.
• Serve hot with mint chutney.