Dahi kebab is a very classic, healthy and protein rich Awadhi recipe that is made from hung curd along with few spices and seasoned with fresh herbs. In-fact when I first heard about dahi kebab, it was unimaginable for me to even think of a kebab made out of curd since it it so difficult to hold it together . But once I came to know the secret behind it I enjoyed making it myself. Curd or dahi is highly popular throughout south Asian countries like Pakistan,Bangladesh and India. But I believe that we Indians have a special love for dahi and we could have it any form. It is indeed an integral part of our culinary culture.
Dahi kebab is one such curd dish which could be served both as an appetizer and main course. It is crispy from outside and creamy and melting from inside with soft and subtle flavour of spices. There are different variations of making dahi kebab. Enjoy my take on this classic recipe.

Ingredients:

• Curd : 700 gm
• Ginger :1 Tsp grated
• Green chilli : 3 finely sliced
• Capsicum : 1 finely chopped
• Cheese :100 gm grated
• Sugar:  1 Tsp
• Garam masala  powder :1 Tsp
• Salt : as per taste
• Bread crumbs:
• Besan :4 tsp  ( Dry Roast besan in low flame till it becomes golden brown and aromatic)
  
  Follow the steps for the perfect result:

Step 1: Tie the fresh curd in a muslin cloth

 

Step2: Hang it overnight so that the water completely drains out.

 

Step 3: Your hung curd with creamy consistency is done

 

Step 4: Mix the curd with green chillies, capsicum, Ginger, sugar, cheese,roasted gram flour, finely chopped coriander leaves, garam masala powder and salt. Be a little cautious while putting salt since cheese already has salt in it.

 

Step 5 : Mix it all together and put it into the fridge till you proceed.

 

Step 6 : Now apply water or oil in your palm and make tikkis out of the curd mixture. Since the texture of the mixture is very soft and creamy, one needs to delicately handle it.

 

Step 7 : Next coat the kebab with the bread crumbs.

 

Step 8 : Heat oil in the pan and shallow fry the kebab one by one on medium flame. Turn over the dahi kebabs once you get a nice golden crust on the top.

 

Step 9  : Your dahi kebab is ready to be served. Enjoy the appetizing dahi kebab with any chutney or sauce of your choice.

 

Tip: Sugar enhances the tangy flavour of dahi kebab with a pinch of sweetness.