Golden restaurant-style dahi ke kebab with a creamy paneer-and-yogurt centre, served with tamarind chutney, onion and lemon.

Crispy Vegetarian Appetizer

Restaurant-Style Dahi Ke Kebab Recipe

Crisp outside and creamy inside, these vegetarian dahi ke kebab combine hung yogurt, paneer and gentle Indian spices, served with sweet and tangy Agni Tamarind Chutney.

Category Snacks & Appetizers
Prep Time 25 minutes + 30 minutes (chilling)
Cook Time 12 minutes
Serves Serves 4
Spice Level Mild to Medium

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups thick hung yogurt
  • ½ cup finely grated paneer
  • 3 tablespoons roasted besan
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 small green chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2–3 tablespoons oil for shallow frying
  • Agni Tamarind Chutney for serving

Instructions

Place the hung yogurt, grated paneer, roasted besan, ginger, green chilli, coriander, cumin, garam masala and salt in a mixing bowl.

Mix gently until evenly combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the kebab mixture too soft.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Divide the chilled mixture into eight equal portions.

Lightly oil your hands and shape each portion into a small, flattened patty.

Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate and gently coat each kebab.

Heat a thin layer of oil in a heavy frying pan over medium heat.

Place the kebabs in the pan without overcrowding.

Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.

Transfer to a paper-lined plate and serve immediately.

Grocery List

  • Fresh Ginger
  • Thai Green Chillies
  • Cumin Seeds
  • Salt
  • Mustard Oil
  • Fresh Lemons
  • Onions
  • Thick Homemade Yogurt
  • Indian homemade paneer
  • Besan(Gram Flour)
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Fresh Green Coriander/Cilantro
  • Garam Masala

Best enjoyed with

A warm serving moment

Serve the hot dahi ke kebab with onion rings, fresh coriander, lemon wedges and a generous bowl of Agni Tamarind Chutney. The chutney’s sweet, sour and gently spiced flavour balances the creamy yogurt-and-paneer centre.

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