Let us get out of the clichéd notion that tasty snacks are fat-laden. Here is a low-fat version of the famous rajma kebab made within minutes in your own kitchen with minimal oil. With green chillies, ginger and garam masala to impart a lip-smacking flavour, this toothsome kebab of energy-rich potatoes and protein-packed rajma is a delight to savour.
🔷 Preparation Time: 25 mins 🔷 Cooking Time: 15 mins 🔷 Total Time: 40 mins
🔷 Ingredients
• 1 cup soaked and boiled rajma (kidney beans) , lightly mashed
• 1 1/2 tsp Mayur oil
• 1/2 cup sliced onions
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
• 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/2 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 3/4 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tsp Mayur oil for cooking
🔷 For Serving
• green chutney
🔷 Method
1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add onions and sauté on a medium flame till they turn translucent.
2. Add ginger and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for another 30 seconds.
3. Add the rajma, potatoes, coriander, salt, turmeric powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Keep aside to cool slightly.
4. Add the cornflour and mix well.
5. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a oval flat kebab.
6. Cook each kebab on a non-stick tava (griddle) using oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
7. Serve hot with green chutney.