Veg Shami Kebab – Air Fryer Style
Summary
- This recipe guides you through making delicious and healthy vegetarian shami kebabs using an air fryer. Mixed vegetables are blanched, mashed, and combined with boiled potatoes, spices, and lentil flour, then shaped into cutlets and air-fried until golden brown and crispy.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, corn) 2-3 cups
- Coriander leaves 1/2 cup chopped
- Boiled potatoes 2 medium, grated
- Spices 1 tsp (to taste)
- Lentil flour (e.g., besan or split pea flour) 1/4 cup
- Oil 1-2 tbsp (for brushing)
- Hot water as needed
Tools You'll Need
- Baking sheet
- Blender
- Air fryer
- Bowl
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Blanch Vegetables
Place the mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, corn) in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Let them sit for to .
Step 2: Drain Vegetables
After , drain the vegetables thoroughly using a colander.
Step 3: Mash Vegetables
Transfer the drained vegetables to a blender. Add fresh coriander leaves. or mash the mixture until the vegetables are finely chopped but still retain some texture.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
Transfer the mashed vegetable mixture to a mixing bowl. Add grated boiled potatoes, spices (e.g., garam masala, chaat masala, salt, chili powder to taste), and lentil flour.
Step 5: Mix and Shape Cutlets
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until a cohesive mixture forms. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round, flat cutlets (shami kebabs).
Step 6: Prepare for Air Frying
Place the shaped cutlets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush each cutlet with oil. For best results, freeze the cutlets for to help them firm up.
Step 7: Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C (approximately 355°F) (355°F (approximately 180°C)).
Step 8: Air Fry Cutlets
Place the cutlets in the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for a total of . After approximately , open the air fryer.
Step 9: Brush Oil and Flip
Lightly brush the partially cooked cutlets with oil and carefully flip them over. Continue air frying for the remaining until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Pro Tips
• Freezing the cutlets before air frying helps them hold their shape better and achieve a crispier exterior.
• Ensure the vegetables are well-drained after blanching to prevent a soggy mixture.
Variations
• These kebabs can also be pan-fried or deep-fried for a different texture.
• Adjust the spices to your preference, adding more chili for heat or different herbs for flavor.
Storage & Leftovers
How to keep what you don't finish — pulled straight from the recipe.
- Freeze
For best results, freeze the cutlets for 15-30 minutes to help them firm up.
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Air fryer Veggie Cutlets – Indian Style
Cuisine
Indian · North Indian
Prep + Cook Time
42 Minutes
Difficulty Level
Easy
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