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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Nargisi Kebabs | Soya Chunks Recipes

    Published: Jul 1, 2012 by Radhika . 32 Comments

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    Nargisi Kebabs

    After a great trip around the world, We chose to go desi this month by opting for a wonderful appetizers namely, The Kebabs. Every month cooking especially for the group is creating a lot of buzz among my friends circle as they keep asking me if the theme has been decided and what am I gonna cook for that. When we chose the theme I had decided to make something with Soya chunks but had no particular recipe in mind but it is my friend who decided this Nargisi Kebab for me. Though this kebab is basically made with cooked minced meat, I chose to do it the vegetarian way but replacing them with soya chunks and Oh boy!!! the aroma and flavor was splendid that my neighbors came knocking on the door.

    This will make a very good appetizer is any party circle and your efforts will be much lauded as mine were. How the kebabs came into existence made a very good reading and it only proved my belief that men are more imaginative and better cooks when compared to their counterparts. The kebabs came from the middle east when the soldiers involved in war fare decided to cook freshly hunted chunks of meat and vegetables on open fire along with some spices thrown in whenever the memory of good home cooked food struck them. The desi version is called as “Tikka” which is basically a vegetarian preparation of the Kebabs. Now-a-days both “Tikkas” and “Kebabs” are used in general terms.

    Nargisi Kebabs

    You’ll need:
    • Soya Chunks – ¼ kgs
    • Channa Dal – ½ cup
    • Hardboiled eggs – 4
    • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
    • Mint leaves – 1 handful
    • Cinnamon – 1 inch stick
    • Cloves – 4
    • Cardamom – 2
    • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
    • Fennel seeds – ½ tsp
    • Red chilli powder – 2 tsp
    • Black pepper powder – 1 tsp
    • Garam Masala powder – 1 tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
    • Egg – 1 (optional)
    • Salt – to taste
    • Oil – to deep fry

    Method:

    Heat 3 to 4 cups of water in a deep pan. Add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and bring to a boil. Now add the soya chunks and let it cook over high flame for 2-3 mins. Switch off stove and close the pan with a lid. Leave it for 10-15 mins. You can see that they have doubled in size.
    Tip the pan into a colander and discard the water. Take handful of soya chunks and squeeze well to get rid of excess water and proceed with the entire soya chunks. Do not discard the whole spices and keep aside.
    Soak channa dal/bengal gram for an hour and pressure cook in enough water till soft. Strain away excess water and keep it aside.
    Place the soya chunks along with whole spices, cooked channa dal, mint leaves, ginger garlic paste, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, salt in a mixer jar and pulse till they become coarse. Do not add any water.
    Break open the egg, if using, into the jar and grind well once again till the entire mixture comes together into a soft lump. Scrape the sides with a spoon to grind evenly. Transfer the ground paste into a bowl.
    Cover each hard boiled egg with the ground paste. The egg should be completely and well covered with the paste. Refrigerate for at least 1 or 2 hours.
    Heat oil in a deep pan. when sufficiently hot drop the stuffed kebab one at a time and cook till golden brown and crisp. Drain on an absorbent paper and serve the kebabs hot with lemon wedges.
    I avoided the hard boiled eggs for me an my friend and used paneer cubes instead. Jenny dear, I know you loved it and would love to gorge on it once more. So get me what you promised and you are on... Winking smile

    Notes:

    • You can make it totally vegetarian by using paneer cubes or boiled baby potatoes as the stuffing while avoiding eggs.
    • You can make it totally Non-Vegetarian by replacing soya chunks with boiled minced meat.
    • You can avoid channa dal and use 4-5 slices of fresh bread while grinding.
    • You can add a little lemon juice while grinding if you want a tangy flavor.
    • Make sure that the oil is sufficiently hot enough before dropping the kebab and owing to the size cook 1 or 2 at a time.

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    Comments

    1. Saritha

      February 19, 2015 at 10:57 am

      Hi Radhika,Very innovative and delicious !

      Reply
    2. Your cookery book

      July 31, 2012 at 3:27 am

      This recipe looks so delicious. I'll make soon. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    3. Priya Ranjit

      July 10, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      wow, total tempter, lovely pics and moutwatering too...

      Reply
    4. Vardhini

      July 08, 2012 at 8:42 am

      Soya chunks is my favorite .. looks yummy Radhi.

      Vardhini
      Event: Kid's Delight
      Event: Only Vegan
      Event: Zucchini

      Reply
    5. Suryaprabha

      July 03, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      Very much protein rich snack.. Looks so inviting!!
      Fabulous clicks
      http://aromaticdining.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    6. Priya

      July 02, 2012 at 9:44 pm

      Seriously cant take my eyes from ur irresistible click,super tempting..Loving this healthy version.

      Reply
    7. Sangeetha

      July 02, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Very interesting, kabab looks so delicious n tempting! Inviting pics n m able to sense the taste n flavor thru it...awesome job!!

      Reply
    8. Roshni

      July 02, 2012 at 7:02 pm

      radhika, did you know that the name is derived from the nargis flower? White flower with yellow centre 🙂

      Reply
    9. Kavi

      July 02, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      Oo la la!!! Those are some really beautiful photographs!! I can imagine these with cheese stuffed inside! 😀

      Reply
    10. Kaveri Venkatesh

      July 02, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      You're rocking Radhika...Looks so good.

      Reply
    11. shrutisrasoi

      July 02, 2012 at 3:43 pm

      Hey can I have one .....Looks yummy 🙂

      Reply
    12. Sangeetha Nambi

      July 02, 2012 at 9:57 am

      Thats perfect and healthy one !!!

      Reply
    13. Vidhya

      July 02, 2012 at 8:07 am

      This looks awesome,would love to try this soon.

      Reply
    14. Mel

      July 02, 2012 at 7:16 am

      From one look at it I thought it was croquette. Very special with the egg hide inside. It must be crunchy and crisp on the outside.

      Reply
    15. veena krishnakumar

      July 02, 2012 at 5:58 am

      Radhika , I am drooling here. Would love to have the one with Paneer.... Pics are too good:-)

      Reply
    16. Priyanka Verma

      July 02, 2012 at 4:58 am

      cripsy Soya Chunks Recipes looking very delicious..

      Reply
    17. Sanoli Ghosh

      July 02, 2012 at 1:56 am

      Absolutely yummy. Perfectly made. A delish snack.

      Reply
    18. R.Punitha

      July 01, 2012 at 10:52 pm

      Hi Radhika ,

      looks very crispy and tempting Radhika :)))))

      Keep on Dear !!!

      Reply
    19. Mélange

      July 01, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      These clicks are killing me..Truly worth it Radhika.

      Reply
    20. anusha praveen

      July 01, 2012 at 9:30 pm

      loved these kebabs every bit radhi they look wonderful!!!

      Reply
    21. Shobha

      July 01, 2012 at 8:42 pm

      I had posted chicken Nargisi kababs this week..nice veg variation..

      Reply
    22. PT

      July 01, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      looks like heaven 🙂

      Reply
    23. The Mad Scientist

      July 01, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      Wow this is a yum way to get soya chunks in my kids. They absolutely hate the stuff. This way is great. Thanks.

      Reply
    24. Maayeka

      July 01, 2012 at 8:13 pm

      looks delicious and cute.it looks like the eye of a beautiful women hence given this shape and named nargisi kofta..

      Reply
    25. Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj

      July 01, 2012 at 7:47 pm

      nice innovative recipe!! i can't have this will tell to mom n others will have in my family!!

      if u have time plz visit my blog
      VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

      Reply
    26. Gauri

      July 01, 2012 at 6:48 pm

      Super.. loved them!! A good option over meat

      Reply
    27. Roshni

      July 01, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      oooh... sounds inviting

      Reply
    28. What's Baking??

      July 01, 2012 at 6:16 pm

      What a wonderful recipe. I could almost taste all the rich flavors of this kebab. Yummy.

      Reply
    29. Kalyan

      July 01, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      Just mouthwatering...would love to have some!

      Reply
    30. Spice up the Curry

      July 01, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      this looks awesome. very very tasty.. nice one

      Reply
    31. Priya Sreeram

      July 01, 2012 at 5:34 pm

      I am inviting myself over radhika- seriously the halved kofta with the eggy inside has me drooling 🙂

      Reply
    32. Supriya's Rasoi

      July 01, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      radhika the pics are superb and the kababs are motuhwatering.

      Reply

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