The story of melt-in-the-mouth galouti kebabs has been heard too many times. It is all over the internet. Why foodies are obsessed with it is its taste. Minced meat tossed with spices and cooked until the crust turns brown produces an amazing snack to savour in the evening or on a happy occasion.
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While the dish is traditionally prepared with meat, it does not mean people with a preference for vegan or vegetarian diet should miss out on it. There are a few plant-based ingredients that you can use to prepare vegan/ vegetarian galouti kebabs at home and hone your cooking skills.
Dal Galouti Kebabs
Lentils are rich sources of nutrients and perfect picks for preparing this Mughlai delight. Soak your favourite kinds and ground them in a blender. Make sure not to add any water. Combine this with powdered spices and some blended whole spices to prepare a thick dough-like paste. Add ginger-garlic paste and fresh coriander leaves. Grease your palms to shape this mix like patties and shallow fry in a hot skillet on a medium flame.
Mushroom Galouti Kebabs
If you are someone trying to switch from being a hard-core non-vegetarian to a vegan or vegetarian, mushrooms should be a part of your diet. The meaty texture makes the switch slightly easy. Saute mushrooms with garlic, onions, and spices. Mash the ingredients along with boiled potatoes and bread crumbs that will help you bind and shape the mixture. Shallow fry mushroom kebabs and serve with green chutney.
Sweet Potato Galouti Kebabs
The unique nature of galouti kebabs to melt in the mouth can be replicated if the star ingredient in the recipe is sweet potato. Roast 2-3 large sweet potatoes in the oven, mash them and combine with a blend of aromatic and powdered Indian spices. You can also add rice flour or breadcrumbs for the kebabs to hold the structure. Either roast kebabs in an air fryer or shallow fry them.
Jackfruit Galouti Kebabs
A tender jackfruit is an impeccable choice to prepare your first batch of galouti kebabs. It is among the best plant-based substitutes for meat. Boil it, shred it, and combine it with spices of your choice. Add some roasted chana powder for the mixture to thicken so that you easily shape it in the form of kebabs. Pan-fry jackfruit galouti kebabs until they are golden.
Green Pea Galouti Kebabs
Green peas can also be used to make vegan kebabs. Boil the peas and grind them into a coarse mixture. Add spices like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, fennel powder, cumin powder, and black pepper. After sprinkling chaat masala, add a cup of grated boiled potatoes, and knead the mixture like a dough. Shape the kebabs and shallow fry until the crust is crispy.
Soya Galouti Kebabs
Soya is also another substitute for meat that former non-vegetarian lovers can enjoy. Hydrate the dehydrated chunks of soya, mince them like meat, and mix them with besan, mashed potatoes, and spices. Since soya has no flavour, add a good amount of spices to enhance the taste of the kebabs. This plant-based snack is high in protein and will be loved by your guests.
Beetroot Galoute Kebabs
If you are on the culinary journey to make healthy variants of galouti kebabs, pick beetroot as the star ingredient. Boil it, peel it, and grate it before combining it with mashed potatoes, bread crumbs, and spices. This variant will boast a pink hue and earthy notes. Shallow-fry these kebabs on a heavy bottom pan so that the mixture does not stick to the surface. Serve them with mint chutney and enjoy.