Ingredients:
For Kebabs - Peeled & Grated : 2 Potato(optional) & 1 Med Sized Lauki/Bottle Gourd
Grated Paneer – 70-80g
Panko Breadcrumbs – as required
Oil – 2 tsp
For Masala Paste – Roast : Oil – 1 tbsp
Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
Red Chili – 4-5
Green Cardamom – 3-4
Star Anise - 1
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Cashewnut – 4-5
Cinnamon – 2 inch
bark Cloves – 5-6
Coriander Seeds – ½ tbsp
2 tbsp. Chana Dal
To blend along : Handful of Coriander
3-4 Green Chillies,
2” Ginger(optional)
1 Sprig Curry Leaves
Salt – 1 tsp
Amchoor – 1 tsp
Haldi – ½ tsp
-- Method :
• Squeeze out water from bottle gourd and potato, then steam for 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cooled to room temp.
• For Masala paste : In a pan, add in the oil, follow it up with all the spices and slowly roast in low-medium flame until light golden and fragrant.
• In a blender jar, add in a handful of coriander, green chili, ginger, a few curry leaves, all of the roasted spices and salt, amchoor and haldi. Blend down to a paste using a few drops of water if required.
• Preheat oven to 200C with fan mode OR 220C without fan.
• Final steps : Mix the paneer with the veggies, and begin adding a little masala paste at a time to the veggies, and mix well. Form kebabs by hands in the shape of nuggets, coat them with bread crumbs and place down in a baking tray.
• Smear or Spray a little bit of oil in both sides of the kebabs and bake in 160C(fan mode) OR 180C(without fan) for 12 minutes, flip the kebabs and bake for another 12 minutes, finally Broil for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot with your favourite dip, goes best with a creamy mild chutney.. Tips :