Chickpea Shami Kebab

Ingredients

• 1 cup\u202f chickpeas cooked
• 1 teaspoon ginger\u202f, grated
• 2 tablespoons \u202fcoriander leaves\u202f, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon\u202ffennel seeds
• 2 \u202fpotatoes\u202f, boiled and mashed
• 50g paneer (homemade cottage cheese)
• 2 tablespoons\u202fgram flour
• 1 teaspoon\u202f chaat masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon\u202f cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon \u202fred chilli powder
• salt\u202f, to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil

Preparation

1. add the chickpeas into a food processor, along with the chaat masala, cumin powder, red chilli powder, fennel seeds, ginger, salt and mint leaves. pulse until you have a coarse batter.
2. transfer the chickpea batter to a mixing bowl; add the mashed potato, paneer and gram flour. combine it well into the mixture. season well.
3. divide the mixture into 8 to 10 equal portions. shape the portions into round circular discs.
4. place the shaped kebab portions on the preheated skillet. drizzle a few drops of oil over the kebabs and pan fry them on both sides until lightly crisp and browned on both sides. serve warm.