Dahi ke Kebab (Yogurt Cutlets)

Name: Dahi ke Kebab (Yogurt Cutlets)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Hung Curd (thick); 0.25 cup Onion (finely chopped); 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped); 2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 1 tsp Cumin (roasted & coarsely ground); 0.13 tsp Black Salt; Salt (as per taste); 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (finely chopped); 0.33 cup Paneer (grated); 0.33 cup Cheese (grated) (optional); 2 tbsp - 3 tbsp Gram Flour (roasted)/Sattu Atta; 1 cup Bread Crumbs; Oil for frying

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)

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Prep Time

20min

Cook Time

10min

Total Time

30min

IndianAppetiserSnackSideVegetarian

Dahi ke Kebab known as Yogurt Cutlets, is a delicious Indian appetizer, perfect for parties and gatherings. These kebabs are made with hung curd or thick yogurt, mixed with spices and then shaped into small patties or cutlets. They are then coated with breadcrumbs and either deep-fried or shallow-fried till golden brown.

These kebabs have a creamy and tangy flavour and can be served with a variety of chutneys and sauces, or even as a filling for sandwiches and wraps.

Dahi ke Kebab is a must-try dish for anyone who is looking for a unique and flavorful appetizer to serve at their next party. Enjoy!

If you want to make Hung Curd at home, you can follow my: Hung Curd recipe.

Ingredients

12 Servings

For Kebab Mixture

1 1/2cup
Hung Curd (thick)
1/4cup
Onion (finely chopped)
2
Green Chillies (finely chopped)
2tsp
Red Chilli Flakes
1tsp
Cumin (roasted & coarsely ground)
1/8tsp
Black Salt
Salt (as per taste)
2tbsp
Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)

For Binding

1/3cup
Paneer (grated)
1/3cup
Cheese (grated) (optional)
2tbsp
- 3 tbsp Gram Flour (roasted)/Sattu Atta

For Coating

1cup
Bread Crumbs
Oil for frying

Method

In a mixing bowl, add hung curd, onion, green chillies, red chilli flakes, roasted cumin powder, black salt, salt and coriander leaves.
Add grated paneer and cheese (if using), along with roasted gram flour. Mix nicely until the mixture binds well. Ensure it doesn’t fall from a spoon.
Grease your hands lightly with oil, take small ball-sized mixtures and shape them to make a disc-like shape.
Roll the kebabs in bread crumbs, coating them from all sides. Refrigerate the kebabs for 15-20 minutes to firm them up.
Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the kebabs (in batches) in it and fry until they turn golden brown from all sides.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the kebabs to a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Serve the Dahi ke Kebabs hot, accompanied with green chutney or ketchup. Enjoy!