Khandvi Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Khandvi Tikka

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 500g thick yogurt
  • • 3 tbsp gram flour, dry-roasted
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • • 2 tbsp cashew nuts, chopped
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 tbsp ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Tie the yogurt in muslin and hang for 3 hours until thick and dry.

2
Phase 2

Combine the hung yogurt with the roasted gram flour, onion, green chilies, cashews, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt.

3
Phase 3

Cook the mixture in a non-stick pan over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until it binds together.

4
Phase 4

Form small patties with oiled hands and chill 20 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Shallow-fry in ghee until golden brown, turning once.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with mint chutney.