Raw Banana Seekh Kebab

Seekh kebab is a type of kebab, popular in South Asia, made with spiced minced or ground meat, usually lamb, beef, or chicken, formed into cylinders on skewers and grilled. It is typically cooked on a coal sighari  or barbecue, or in a tandoor.

 

We are using raw banana instead of minced meat. These Seekh Kebab are yummy, delicious, vegan and even oil free. Enjoy this guilt free kebab. 

 

Raw Banana Seekh Kebab

 

Raw Banana boiled 3 (medium size)

Soaked channa dal ½ cup

Salt ¼ tsp (per taste) 

Ginger, grated ¼ Tsp

Cumin powder   ¼ tsp

Coriander powder ¼ tsp

Chili powder ¼ tsp

Green chili, chopped 1

Dry mango powder (Amchur powder)  ½ tsp

Garam Masala – ½ tsp

Freshly chopped coriander leaves – ¼ cup 

Roasted peanut powder – ⅓ cup

Roasted sesame powder – 3 tsp

coconut milk – 2 tbsp

 

Kebab stick 5

 

Method:

1. In a pressure cooker add around 1 to 1.5 cups of water. Add Raw Banana to it and pressure till 2 whistles. 
2. Soak channa dal for 3-4 hours and grind it roughly.
3. Peel the pressure-cooked banana and mash the raw banana with the help of a masher or fork. You can also use a blender to mash the banana.
4. Transfer the mashed raw banana to a big thali or plate. Add roughly ground channa dal. 
5. Add ginger, cumin powder, chili powder, green chili, dry mango powder, garam masala, coriander powder, freshly chopped coriander leaves, roasted peanut powder, and sesame powder and salt.
6. Mix well and make soft dough out of the mixture
7. Make a ball and insert it into a skewer and give shape by pressing it with fingers. You may apply little water to your fingers. Remove the stick after you shape them. Apply coconut milk to the kebab before putting it into the oven.
8. Grill the kebabs in an oven at 180C for 45 minutes.
9. Apply coconut milk if required to avoid dryness after 20 minutes. Rotate in between making sure all sides are roasted evenly.

10.Finally, serve Raw Banana Seekh Kebab along with shredded cabbage, onion rings and lime wedges and mint chutney.

 

Notes:

 

1. Instead of roasted peanut powder and sesame powder you can also add 2 tbsp of peanut butter.
2. We are coconut milk so that kebabs remain moist and tender from inside.
3. You can also enjoy this kebab by making chapati wrap.