Courtesy : Mom
A great starter or side-dish for rice, this recipe takes a little more effort compared to my other dishes. And the effort does gives a great result at the end.
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Method:
A great starter or side-dish for rice, this recipe takes a little more effort compared to my other dishes. And the effort does gives a great result at the end.
- Chana dal : 1/2 cup
- Suran or Yam : 1 1/2 cups (finely chopped)
- Onion : 1/2 cup (sliced)
- Ginger : 1 1/2 tsp (grated)
- Garlic : 2 cloves (chopped)
- Green chillies : 2 (chopped)
- Mint or pudina : 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Chaat masala : 1tbsp
- Garam masala : 1/4tsp
- Oil for cooking : 3tbsp
- Salt as per taste
- Oil for grilling
- Water as required
Method:
- Heat 1tbsp of oil in a pan, add the chana dal and saute it till it gives a nice aroma.
- Cool and grind the chana dal to a powder. Keep aside.
- In another pan, heat the remaining 2tbsp of oil and saute the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies till the onions turn translucent.
- Add the yam/suran and cook over a slow flame for 5-7 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup of water and cover and cook till the yam/suran is soft and all the moisture has evaporated.
- Cool and grind to a paste along with the mint without using any water.
- Combine the chana dal powder, suran mixture, chaat masala, garam masala and salt and mix well.
- Divide into 4 equal portions and shape them into kebabs/ cutlets.
- Shallow fry till they are lightly browned on all sides.
- Serve hot with green chutney and onion rings.
