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Crispy Plantain Kebabs: Vegan & Gluten-Free!

Crispy Plantain Kebabs: Vegan & Gluten-Free!

Plantain kebabs: master these crispy, spiced vegan appetizers in under 35 minutes. Naturally gluten-free, perfect for a healthy snack or party starter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Raw Green Plantains (Kachhe Kele)
  • 1/2 cup Kuttu Atta / Buckwheat Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Powder
  • 1 finely chopped Green Chilli
  • 1/4 cup chopped Coriander
  • Rock Salt to taste (or Sendha Namak)

Instructions
 

  • Cut each plantain in half and pressure cook or boil until cooked through (approx. 15 minutes or 3 whistles in a pressure cooker).
  • Peel the cooked plantains, then mash them in a bowl with buckwheat flour, ground black pepper, finely chopped green chillies, fresh coriander, and rock salt until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into flat, round balls, about one and a half inches in diameter.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook kebabs in batches for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve hot with fresh coriander chutney or your favorite dipping sauce.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.