Crispy and Flavorful Cabbage Kebabs Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- Water, as needed
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, chopped onion, green pepper, cilantro, grated ginger, minced garlic, garam masala, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gram flour and rice flour. Gradually add water while whisking until you have a thick batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Combine Mixture with Batter:
- Add the cabbage mixture to the batter and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Heat the Oil:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the Kebabs:
- Using a spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil. Fry each kebab for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the pan to allow even cooking and crisping.
- Drain and Serve:
- Remove the fried kebabs from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as yogurt or chutney.
Tips for Perfect Cabbage Kebabs:
- Shred the Cabbage Finely: This ensures even cooking.
- Adjust Batter Consistency: If the batter is too thick, add a little more water. If too thin, add a little more gram flour or rice flour.
- Avoid Overcrowding the Pan: This helps the kebabs cook evenly and become crispy.
- Serve Hot: The kebabs are best enjoyed hot with a dipping sauce.
Weight Watchers Points
To calculate the Weight Watchers points for this recipe, we need to consider the ingredients and their respective points.
- Vegetables (cabbage, onion, green pepper, cilantro, ginger, garlic): 0 points
- Spices (garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, salt): 0 points
- Gram Flour (1/2 cup): Approx. 8 points
- Rice Flour (1/4 cup): Approx. 5 points
- Vegetable Oil (for frying): Depending on absorption, let’s estimate 2 tablespoons total, which is about 8 points
Since the oil absorption can vary, we’ll estimate:
- Total points for the recipe: 8 (gram flour) + 5 (rice flour) + 8 (oil) = 21 points
If this recipe makes about 12 kebabs, each kebab would be approximately:
- 21 points / 12 kebabs = 1.75 points per kebab
For a more accurate point calculation, consider the exact oil absorption and portion sizes.