Health watchers a yummy snack for you. And a super healthy snack for kiddos.
Its kala chana and oats kabab/patties. You can call it veg shami kabab.
Kala chana or black chickpeas is an excellent source of manganese which enhance our overall immunity. It has high fiber, protein and iron. Good for diabetic. Prevent anemia and Known to be an effective natural aid for weight loss due to high fiber content.
And we all know oats as world’s healthiest food. Better way to gain the strength and energy. Oats are loaded with dietary fiber too.
Recipe
Kala chana or black chickpeas – 1 cup soaked overnight and boiled in pressure cooker with 2 chopped onions, 3-4 garlic ( you may add more if you like the garlic taste), 1 inch piece chopped ginger, 2-3 green chilli, few black paper, 2-3 green cardamom, a small piece cinnamon and 3 cloves.
Oats – 1/2 cup ground or as require
Onion – 1 large chopped
Coriander leaves – handful chopped
Salt to taste
Cumin powder – 1 teaspoon
Garam masala powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Chaat masala powder – 1 teaspoon
Oil – for shallow fry
Method
Heat the boiled chickpeas or Kala chana again and boil till water evaporates and dried up completely.
Let the kala chana cool and grind with all the spices in it.
In a bowl mix with salt, chopped onion, spices and chopped coriander leaves. Add ground oats as require for binding. For soft mouth melting kabab add less binding.
Mix well with your hand. Make small round shaped kabab/patties.
Shallow fry on medium hot oil till crisp and brown on both sides.
Serve these veg kababs with onion rings and chutney or sauce.
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