Savoury yoghurt kebabs recipe

Name: Savoury yoghurt kebabs recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 220 g (7.8oz) Greek yoghurt, thick bit (see above); 30 g (1.1oz) mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated; 2 medium slices white bread, crumbed; 40 g (1.4oz) gram flour; 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 medium clove garlic, finely chopped; 10 g (0.4oz) ginger, peeled weight, finely chopped; 0.5 -1 green chilli, seeded and optional; 2 tbsp fresh chopped coriander; 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste; 0.75 tsp garam masala or to taste; 0.5 tsp roasted cumin powder; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 70 g (2.5oz) bunch fresh basil, leaves picked and washed; 15 pistachios; 1 small clove garlic, peeled; 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp water (adjust as necessary); 1 tsp lemon juice

Servings: persons

220 g (7.8oz) Greek yoghurt, thick bit (see above)
30 g (1.1oz) mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated
2 medium slices white bread, crumbed
40 g (1.4oz) gram flour
0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
10 g (0.4oz) ginger, peeled weight, finely chopped
0.5 -1 green chilli, seeded and optional
2 tbsp fresh chopped coriander
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
0.75 tsp garam masala or to taste
0.5 tsp roasted cumin powder
3 tbsp vegetable oil
70 g (2.5oz) bunch fresh basil, leaves picked and washed
15 pistachios
1 small clove garlic, peeled
1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp water (adjust as necessary)
1 tsp lemon juice

1
Add the gram flour to a non-stick frying pan and dry roast over a gentle heat, stirring often until the gram flour has a lovely toasted smell and turns a golden colour, around 4-5 minutes.
2
Pour and scrape into a large bowl.
3
Clean the pan and add and heat 1 tbs.
4
of the oil in it.
5
Add the onion; cook gently until just softening.
6
Add the garlic and ginger and salt and cook until it no longer smells of raw garlic, around 40-50 seconds.
7
Stir in the garam masala and roasted cumin powder; take off the heat and add to the gram flour along with the yoghurt, cheese, 3/4 of the bread crumbs, coriander, green chillies and black pepper.
8
Stir well to combine and season to taste.
9
It should be creamy but firm enough to roll into little balls.
10
If not you will need to add some more crumbs.
11
Give the pan a wipe.
12
For the basil chutney: blend together all these ingredients until smooth, add enough water for a thick creamy chutney.
13
Season to taste.
14
Heat half the remaining oil in the saucepan.
15
Make little balls of the mixture, flatten and add to the pan, the oil should be hot and cook gently until the bottom is a lovely golden brown.
16
Flip over and cook until this side is deep golden too.
17
Place on absorbent kitchen roll.
18
Serve immediately as they are, with green chutney or topped with a little basil chutney.

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 220 g (7.8oz) Greek yoghurt, thick bit (see above), 30 g (1.1oz) mature Cheddar cheese, finely grated, 2 medium slices white bread, crumbed, 40 g (1.4oz) gram flour, and more.

Yes, Savoury yoghurt kebabs recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!