Vegetarian Shami Kebab

Delight in the rich flavors and wholesome ingredients of Vegetarian Shami Kebab, a meat-free twist on the classic South Asian delicacy. These protein-packed patties are made with soaked chickpeas, creamy boiled potatoes, and a medley of warming spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander. Fresh cilantro and green chilies add a zesty, herbaceous kick, while breadcrumbs lend the perfect crispy texture. Pan-fried to golden perfection, these kebabs offer a satisfying bite and are ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a main dish. Quick to prepare and irresistibly flavorful, serve them with mint chutney or a cooling yogurt dip for the ultimate vegetarian crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpeas
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 Green chili
• 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs

Directions

Step 1

Soak 1 cup of chickpeas in water overnight, then drain and rinse them.

Step 2

Peel and cube 2 medium potatoes, then boil them until soft.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, boiled potatoes, 1 medium chopped onion, 2 green chilies, 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, 0.5 cup of fresh cilantro, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 4

Process the mixture until it forms a smooth dough-like consistency.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs, mixing well to incorporate.

Step 6

Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into a round, flat kebab using your palms.

Step 7

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, place the kebabs into the pan and cook them until they are golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Step 9

Remove the kebabs from the pan and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Serve warm with mint chutney or yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1476.7

Total Fat 53.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3297.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 43.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 318.8mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 3551.3mg	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: 31.0%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 57.7%