Vegetarian Chapli Kabab

Say hello to flavor-packed comfort with this irresistible Vegetarian Chapli Kabab recipe! A plant-based twist on the classic Pakistani favorite, these kebabs are made with wholesome ingredients like chickpea flour, mashed potatoes, grated carrots, and vibrant spinach, all seasoned with aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander. The mixture is shaped into patties and pan-fried to golden perfection, creating a crispy exterior and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and simple cooking techniques, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and festive gatherings. Serve these vegetarian kababs with your favorite mint chutney or tangy yogurt sauce for a delightful, protein-packed meal that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for vegetarians and spice lovers alike, this fusion recipe will have everyone asking for seconds! (keywords: Vegetarian Chapli Kabab, chickpea flour kebabs, easy vegetarian dinner, crispy vegetable patties)

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 2 medium, mashed Boiled potatoes
• 1 cup Grated carrot
• 1 cup Finely chopped spinach
• 1 large Finely chopped onion
• 3 whole Finely chopped green chili
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup, chopped Fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed boiled potatoes, grated carrot, chopped spinach, chopped onion, and green chilies.

Step 2

Add minced garlic to the vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix chickpea flour with ground cumin, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the chickpea flour mixture to the vegetables, incorporating it evenly.

Step 5

Add chopped fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice to the mixture, and mix until combined into a dough-like consistency.

Step 6

Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into flat, round patties about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 7

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Step 8

Fry the patties in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Once done, remove from pan and drain excess oil on paper towels.

Step 10

Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(992.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1442.6

Total Fat 67.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2771.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.5g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 350.5mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4017.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 47.3%