Creamy, rich, soft, and delicious Dahi ke kabab! Enjoy this Awadhi treat as an appetizer or simply stuff it in burgers, sandwiches, wraps etc. Learn how to make dahi ke kabab in this easy step by step recipe.
Dahi (yogurt) is the main ingredient used to make this interesting and delightful Awadhi delicacy, dahi ke kabab! Awadhi cuisine is from Lucknow, the capital of the state Uttar Pradesh in India. This cuisine is known for its varieties of kebabs and other delicacies!
Dahi ke kabab are crisp on the outside and just melt in the mouth, simply delicious! I had been meaning to try this dahi kabab ever since I heard about it.
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HOW TO MAKE DAHI KE KABAB?
You need really thick yogurt to make these kababs. Roasted gram flour (besan) is used for binding these kababs. You can use some boiled and mashed potatoes or soaked and drained bread slices as well for binding.
The kabab is seasoned with aromatic spices like cardamom, clove, and cinnamon. They are further stuffed with a savory dried fruit mixture which further elevates the taste of this dahi ke kebab.
These kababs are absolutely delicious with a subtle flavor of the aromatics.
Texture wise, it is a lot like mashed paneer, soft and creamy, the nut filling makes for an interesting contrast in textures, much like a kofta that’s used in making malai kofta.
Do try out this dahi ke kabab, I’m sure you will love it too!
IF YOU LIKE THIS DAHI KE KABAB, THEN YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE TASTY KABAB RECIPES
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE DAHI KE KABAB | DAHI KEBAB
1.Hang yogurt/ Greek yogurt in a cheese/muslin cloth and let the whey drain out (about 4-5 hours). Keep the assembly in the refrigerator to avoid the yogurt from turning sour. I used about 500 grams of Greek yogurt, which gave me a yield of 400 grams after draining out all the liquid.
2.In a mixing bowl, add hung curd, roasted gram flour, all the spices mentioned and mix well. Use more gram flour if required to bring the dough together. If the yogurt is too tangy, add a pinch of sugar to balance it out. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
3.In a separate bowl, add chopped cashew nuts, ginger, green chilli, cilantro, chopped onions and mix well, add a tablespoon of the above-prepared dough, mix. Keep aside.
4.Divide the dough into equal portions (approx 6. Take one portion and make a cavity. Stuff each the cavity with the prepared mixture. Grease your palms with very little oil/water if you find difficulty in shaping the kebabs. Dust each piece with refined flour. Heat oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat, shallow fry prepared kebabs, till golden brown. Serve hot with cilantro chutney/tomato ketchup.
NOTE
- For a crispier kabab, skip coating the prepared kababs with flour, coat with breadcrumbs instead and shallow fry.
HOW TO MAKE DAHI KE KABAB | DAHI KEBAB | CURD KABAB?
Dahi Ke Kabab | How To Make Dahi Kebab | Kabab Recipes
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml.
- 500 grams Greek yogurt, or 400 grams hung curd
- 2 tbsp roasted gram flour, or as required
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, optional
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp clove powder
- Salt, to taste
For stuffing mix
- 1/3 cup cashew nuts, chopped (or nuts of choice)
- 2-3 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder/grated ginger
- 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onions
- 1 tsp green chilli, finely chopped
Instructions
- Hang yogurt/Greek yogurt in a cheese/muslin cloth and let the whey drain out (about 4-5 hours). Keep the assembly in the refrigerator to avoid the yogurt from turning sour. I used about 500 grams of Greek yogurt, which gave me a yield of 400 grams after draining out all the liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, add hung curd, roasted gram flour, all the spices mentioned and mix well. Use more gram flour if required to bring the dough together. If the yogurt is too tangy, add a pinch of sugar to balance it out. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- In a separate bowl, add chopped cashew nuts, ginger, green chilli, cilantro, chopped onions and mix well, add a tablespoon of the above-prepared dough, mix. Keep aside.
- Divide the dough into equal portions (approx 6). Take one portion and make a cavity. Stuff each the cavity with the prepared mixture. Grease your palms with very little oil/water if you find difficulty in shaping the kebabs. Dust each piece with refined flour. Heat oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat, shallow fry prepared kebabs, till golden brown. Serve hot with cilantro chutney/tomato ketchup.
Notes
- For a crispier kabab, skip coating the prepared kababs with flour, coat with breadcrumbs instead and shallow fry.
- Recipe adapted from foodfood.com
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Freda
Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often and commented:
This is Aromatic Essence!!
Thanks Dray 🙂
No problem!!
Yummmmyy!!
Thanks so much dear 🙂
That looks like a great idea, can we just use regular yogurt instead? But that would make these paneer kebobs right?
Thanks Bineesh 🙂 so sorry for replying late , yu can use regular curd and hang it to make hung curd , it won’t really be paneer kebabs , but yeah almost like paneer in terms of its creamy texture , but this has a slight tang , you can balance that with little sugar, more spices as per your preference 🙂
Aaahh right right, I’m really going to try these soon.
Hi Freda, Diwali Greetings 🙂
I tried Dahi Kababs on saturday and it was just all the appreciation that I received (actually you!)
Thanks a lot:)
Hi Isha! Diwali greetings to you and your family ! Wow! That’s really nice , thanks for your feedback , I’m so happy that your family loved it (y) 🙂
Hi Freda, Diwali Greetings 🙂
Tried Dahi Kababs for the 1st time on Saturday and it was all appreciation for me (actually to you!!)
Thanks a lot 🙂
Woooow I never tried with Dahi but yours are so inviting capture thank for lovely share pending with ladyfinger another beauty to try Sweety Freda ❤
Thanks so much Linda sweetie, it was quite a new thing for me too, but totally worth trying 🙂
tempting
Thanks so much Padmaja:)
now this is something completely new to me! who would have thought of dahi kebabs? these look perfect!
So true na ! Ha bookmarked this recipe , a while ago , it was high time I tried it ! Thanks dear 🙂
I love dahi kebabs ?
This was the first time I tried it , and loved it 🙂
This is so amazing I totally agree! I love the yogurt and we hang it this way too! The nuts as well just make it over the top! A must try for me!!
Thank you so much Lynn , I’m sure you will love it ?
How clever Freda, these look amazing and like potato chops :). I’ll bet they taste wonderful too.
Thanks Loretta , that’s exactly what I thought too , they are so similar to potato chops and yet so different 🙂 thanks for visiting 🙂
Looks so good and tempting, Freda! 🙂
Thank you very much Linda 🙂 happy Sunday !
Yummy!!! as always Freda 🙂
Thank you Nandini , you are too kind 🙂
I sawdahi Patti for the first time in Aharam Aruna page.. Ur version also looks yum.. Super soft and yim
Thank you so much Vidya 🙂
Yumm…yummm…yummm…what a great idea! Can’t wait to try it…ur recipes r the best ?☺
That’s really sweet of you Lina , I love all of your recipes too , thank you so much ! Btw I’m still awaiting the chettinad biryani recipe , please do post it whenever you get time 🙂
I posted it only yesterday…do take a look☺☺☺
Yep got it ?
the kababs look gorgeous! I have never seen this recipe before. These look so delish!
Thanks dear ! Yeah I’ve just seen this online , surprisingly never in a restaurant menu , I really don’t know why ! But they are surely a must try 🙂
Wow looks brilliant Freda…
Thank you so much Chitra 🙂
This is fabulous. Awadhi cuisine is something I m yet to try. Bookmarking this. Will try it out soon.
Thank Sri:) Awadhi cuisine is surely delicious , this was the first thing I tried , I hope to try many more 🙂
Even I have heard and read about dahi kebabs Freda. But never tried making them precisely for the same reasons you mentioned. But they look amazing. Thank you for sharing the recipe 🙂
Thanks so much Skd , when in doubt the best thing is to try , I’m glad I listened to my instincts , now next time I don’t have to think so much before making these 🙂
Dahi kababs are my super fav Hun… Gosh!! I love these sooooooo much ????? superb effort ❤️❤️
Thanks so much sweetheart ? Now I love them too ?
You betcha!!!
I am drooling here. Fabulous work
Thanks so much Ritu ☺️☺️
I am literally salivating – these are looking so yumm! I love Dahi Kebabs but have never tried them as the husband hates anything to do with curd. Sigh.
Thanks so much dear ?
V nice
Thanks Kanak 🙂
Looks delicious… Love the step by step pics.. ?????
Thanks so much for the appreciation 🙂
Looks very delicious!
Thank you Chris ?