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Dahi ke Kebab

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Dahi ke Kebab
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Dahi ke Kebab

Dahi ke kebab rely on very thick hung curd and a restrained spice profile so the filling stays creamy rather than tasting heavily masala-laden. Signature Garam Masala adds gentle warmth while paneer and roasted gram flour help provide enough structure for shallow frying.
👥 Servings 4, makes 10–12 kebabs
⏱️ Prep Time 30 minutes
🔥 Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
✨ Zaika Potli Secret Technique

Mix ¾ tsp Signature Garam Masala directly into the hung-curd filling before chilling and shaping.

🛒 Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Full-fat hung curd — 300 g
  • Paneer — 100 g, finely grated
  • Roasted besan — 3 tbsp
  • Signature Garam Masala — ¾ tsp / about 2–3 g
  • Green chilli — 1, very finely chopped
  • Ginger — 1 tsp, finely grated
  • Fresh coriander — 2 tbsp, finely chopped
  • Mint — 1 tbsp, finely chopped
  • Salt — ¾ tsp
  • Sugar — ¼ tsp, optional
  • Breadcrumbs — ½ cup, for coating
  • Oil or ghee — for shallow frying

👩‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    To make hung curd, place full-fat curd in muslin and refrigerate while draining for at least 6 hours. It should become very thick.
  2. 2
    Combine hung curd with grated paneer.
  3. 3
    Add roasted besan, Signature Garam Masala, green chilli, ginger, coriander, mint, salt and optional sugar.
  4. 4
    Mix gently.
  5. 5
    Chill the mixture for 20 minutes.
  6. 6
    Divide into 10–12 portions.
  7. 7
    With lightly greased hands, shape into small thick patties.
  8. 8
    Coat lightly in breadcrumbs.
  9. 9
    Heat a shallow layer of oil or ghee over medium heat.
  10. 10
    Place the kebabs carefully in the pan.
  11. 11
    Cook until golden underneath, about 2–3 minutes.
  12. 12
    Turn gently using a thin spatula and brown the second side.
  13. 13
    Drain briefly and serve hot.
💡 Chef's Pro Tip

The success of dahi ke kebab depends more on moisture control than on extra binder. If the hung curd is genuinely thick, you need much less besan and the centre stays creamy rather than floury.

🍽️ Perfect Serving Pairings

Mint chutney Pickled onions Green salad Roomali roti

My Take On Dahi ke Kebab

Dahi ke kebab rely on very thick hung curd and a restrained spice profile so the filling stays creamy rather than tasting heavily masala-laden. Signature Garam Masala adds gentle warmth while paneer and roasted gram flour help provide enough structure for shallow frying.

The Secret: The success of dahi ke kebab depends more on moisture control than on extra binder. If the hung curd is genuinely thick, you need much less besan and the centre stays creamy rather than floury.

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