Dahi Kabab: Easy Recipe With Several Nutritional Benefits

Dahi Kebabs gained immense popularity in North Indian as a famous vegetarian appetizer loaded with several health benefits. The dish is rich in protein and calcium that can support your digestion, heart health, and gut health as a result of its powerful ingredients when prepared using healthier cooking methods like shallow frying or baking without deep-frying. You can also add several seasonal vegetables to boost the benefit of dahi kebab.

It is probiotic powerhouse as curd is rich source of probiotics like Lactobacillus that can boost healthy gut microbiome, bring down inflammation, enhance digestion, and help with bloating and constipation. Below are some of the health benefits of the recipe that you should not miss:

Rich in Protein: Hung curd along with paneer offer you protein that can improve your muscle health, provide essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. They can give you strong bones, healthier teeth, and regulate your blood pressure.

Healthy Heart: When dahi kebab is prepared with minimal oil using methods like shallow-frying or baking along with vital herbs, it can become low in sodium and unhealthy fat that can support your cardiovascular health. The recipe will support your healthy eating habits and improve your overall health when consumed in moderation.  

Regulate Blood Pressure: The presence of potassium and calcium found in hung curd variety and paneer will go a long way in regulating blood pressure and alleviate the effect of high sodium that can also improve hearth health.

Cooling Effect: Curd acts a natural coolant that can significantly help you regulate your body temperature which is important in hot climates. Also, curd can help in balancing the effects of spicy foods on your overall health. Therefore, the recipe can be an ideal choice for sustainable nutrition. Recently, nutritionist and weight loss specialist, Leema Mahajan shared the plenty benefits of eating dahi kebab and shared the recipe on her Instagram account.

Ingredients Required To Prepare Dahi Kebab

• Curd 250 gm ( hung overnight)

• Paneer 100gm /Tofu 100gm

• Besan 40-50 gm

• Onion 2 tbsp finely chopped

• Coriander chopped 2tbsp

• Jeera powder

• Amchur

• Black pepper powder

• Coriander powder

• Salt

Methods To Prepare:

• Hung the curd to completely remove all the watery whey, transfer the firm curd to a bowl and add grated tofu/paneer.

• Add besan/ sattu flour plus all the remaining ingredients.

• Mix properly to make a dough and make shapes the way you like, can fill in with a piece of cashew as well for boosting benefits of the recipe.

• Take a nonstick pan(do not overheat the pan without food) add 1 tbsp oil (prefer minimal oil for heart health) and cook the kebabs until they are down well.

• Serve immediately with green mint chutney.

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health or treatment options.