Millet Seekh Kebabs
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 cup – Hung curd
1/2 cup – Bread crumbs
1/2 cup – Finely chopped mint and coriander
1.5 cup – Any soft millets like Barnyard, Kodo, Little, Foxtail (cooked)
1 cup – Roasted and coarsely ground peanuts
1/4 cup – Pre-roasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup – Pre-roasted flax seeds
1tsp – Ginger-garlic paste
1/2tsp – Kashmiri red chilli powder
A pinch of Garam masala
2tsp – Fresh lemon juice
Rock salt to taste
Chaat masala (to be sprinkled while serving)
1 tbsp – Cow ghee and some more for brushing.
Method
*Mix all the above ingredients (except for chaat masala) and make a coarse paste.
*Keep mixing well, with your hands, till you get a perfect dough consistency.
*Check for the moisture. Balance it with more bread crumbs if required.
*Now grease your palms with ghee, take one skewer and start pressing tightly the Kebab mixture around it. I ran out of skewers and used a steel straw instead.
*Now using both hands, roll between your palms to smoothen the surface.
*Repeat the same binding process for rest of the mixture.
*Using a brush, coat the uncooked kebabs with little cow ghee.
*You can either grill them in a pan or an oven. I grilled in a preheated oven at 220 degree C for 10-15 minutes with regular shuffling and rotating for even cooking.
*Once you get a golden tint, turn the sides and continue grilling.
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 cup – Hung curd
1/2 cup – Bread crumbs
1/2 cup – Finely chopped mint and coriander
1.5 cup – Any soft millets like Barnyard, Kodo, Little, Foxtail (cooked)
1 cup – Roasted and coarsely ground peanuts
1/4 cup – Pre-roasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup – Pre-roasted flax seeds
1tsp – Ginger-garlic paste
1/2tsp – Kashmiri red chilli powder
A pinch of Garam masala
2tsp – Fresh lemon juice
Rock salt to taste
Chaat masala (to be sprinkled while serving)
1 tbsp – Cow ghee and some more for brushing.
Method
*Mix all the above ingredients (except for chaat masala) and make a coarse paste.
*Keep mixing well, with your hands, till you get a perfect dough consistency.
*Check for the moisture. Balance it with more bread crumbs if required.
*Now grease your palms with ghee, take one skewer and start pressing tightly the Kebab mixture around it. I ran out of skewers and used a steel straw instead.
*Now using both hands, roll between your palms to smoothen the surface.
*Repeat the same binding process for rest of the mixture.
*Using a brush, coat the uncooked kebabs with little cow ghee.
*You can either grill them in a pan or an oven. I grilled in a preheated oven at 220 degree C for 10-15 minutes with regular shuffling and rotating for even cooking.
*Once you get a golden tint, turn the sides and continue grilling.
*Once done, bring it on the serving platter. Sprinkle some chaat masala and roasted peanuts. Club it with some onion rings coated with hung curd.
*Serve hot with any dip of your choice.
Health benefits of little millet, curd and peanuts
– Little millet is rich in fibre, slow digesting carbohydrates and antioxidants. It is an ideal food for diabetics as it prevents abnormal spikes in blood sugar levels.
– Curd helps to improve your gut health, bone health, digestion, regulates cholesterol and reduces high blood pressure. Rich in protein, curd may also be one of your best companions for weight loss.
– Peanuts are an especially good source of good fats, protein and fibre. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and B vitamins. Despite being high in calories, peanuts are nutrient-rich and low in carbohydrates. Peanuts can be a useful part of your weight loss diet. n
*Serve hot with any dip of your choice.
Health benefits of little millet, curd and peanuts
– Little millet is rich in fibre, slow digesting carbohydrates and antioxidants. It is an ideal food for diabetics as it prevents abnormal spikes in blood sugar levels.
– Curd helps to improve your gut health, bone health, digestion, regulates cholesterol and reduces high blood pressure. Rich in protein, curd may also be one of your best companions for weight loss.
– Peanuts are an especially good source of good fats, protein and fibre. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and B vitamins. Despite being high in calories, peanuts are nutrient-rich and low in carbohydrates. Peanuts can be a useful part of your weight loss diet. n
