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veg seekh kebab
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Air fryer veg seekh kebab recipe

Learn how to make Veg Seekh Kabab in an Airfryer with this easy recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: air fryer seekh kebab, seekh kebab
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiled black chickpeas kala chana , 1 cup raw chickpeas, soaked and cooked in a pressure cooker/instant pot yields over 2 cups of black chickpeas
  • 1 cup grated potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • ½ tablespoon dried mint leaves
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon chat masala
  • 3 tablespoon oil for brushing
  • Satay sticks or skewers
  • Lemon wedges onion rings and mint chutney for serving
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Kebab Mixture

  • In a food processor or grinder jar, grind the boiled chickpeas into a coarse paste. Add this mixture to a mixing bowl.
    2 cups boiled black chickpeas
  • Mix in the boiled potatoes and spice powders (garam masala, red chilli powder, chaat masala etc). Add ginger and garlic paste. Mix all the ingredients
    1 cup grated potatoes, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1 tablespoon garam masala, ½ tablespoon dried mint leaves, ½ tablespoon paprika, ½ tablespoon chat masala

Step 2: Shape & Freeze

  • Portion out the mixture equally. Thread them onto skewers to make cylindrical kebabs.
    Satay sticks or skewers
  • Line them up on skewers, brush with a little oil, and freeze for 4 hours or ovenight to help retain their shape.
    3 tablespoon oil for brushing

Step 3: Air Frying

  • Preheat the air fryer to 185°C (365°F) for 5 minutes.
  • Place the kebab in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing with oil again to ensure even browning.
    3 tablespoon oil for brushing
  • Serve hot with lemon wedges, onion rings and coriander/mint chutney.
    Lemon wedges
  • Store any leftover kebabs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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