Hara Chana Dal Sheekh Recipe | Healthy Vegetarian Seekh Kebab with Greens

Hara Chana Dal Sheekh is a delicious vegetarian starter that is grilled to perfection and served with mint chutney or tomato sauce. The word "hara" means green, and true to its name, roasted chana dal is combined with nutritious greens like spinach, coriander, and fenugreek leaves to create flavorful and healthy sheekhs. If you do not wish to grill them, you can also shape the mixture into tikkis and shallow-fry them.

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp raw banana, boiled and mashed
• ½ cup chana dal, roasted until golden brown and powdered
• 1 tsp chopped green chillies
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 2 tsp spinach (palak) paste
• 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves
• 1 tsp chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
• 2 tsp khoya
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ¼ tsp cumin (jeera) powder
• 2 tsp finely chopped onions

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the boiled and mashed raw banana with the ginger-garlic paste, chopped ginger, green chillies, salt, garam masala, and cumin powder.
2. Add the chopped onions, spinach paste, coriander leaves, and methi leaves. Mix well.
3. Add the khoya and combine thoroughly.
4. Finally, add the powdered roasted chana dal and mix until a firm dough-like mixture is formed.
5. Shape the mixture into seekh kebabs around skewers or mould into cylindrical shapes by hand.
6. Grill until lightly browned and cooked through on all sides.
7. Alternatively, shape the mixture into tikkis and shallow-fry on a tawa until golden and crisp.
8. Serve hot with mint chutney, green chutney, or tomato sauce.

Tips

• Roasting the chana dal enhances its nutty flavor and helps bind the kebabs.
• Khoya adds richness and softness to the sheekhs.
• For a smoky flavor, grill over charcoal or use a grill pan.
• A squeeze of lemon before serving elevates the taste.