Kebabs are ubiquitous fast-food, can be created in so many ways, with so many variations! These originated in the Middle-east but have gained so much popularity all over the world due to its versatility!
This is a very easy-peasy, everyday recipe for black-eyed beans or peas (also called cowpeas). Even though it is such an ignored bean, each cup (raw) of this bean has 13 grams of protein and 11 grams fiber, has a low-glycemic index of 13, and it's a bean which is also higher in polyphenols. The richness of soluble fiber makes it a prebiotic (therefore stimulates the growth of the beneficial bacteria in the gut to help foster a healthy flora).
"Beans have a good amount of phytic acid content. Phytic acid can impair the absorption of minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium. Soaking beans prior to consumption is a very important first step which helps boost nutrients absorption".
Let's start cooking!
RECIPE:
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Egg-free
Vegan
Soy-free
Moderate-carb
Soak time: 3-4 hours
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 min
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients:
2 cups raw black-eyed beans
few cloves garlic
1" ginger piece grated
1/2 c onion, roughly chopped
3-5 Tbsp olive oil for stovetop cooking
1/2 rolled oats
jalapenos, 1/4, diced
Spices-
paprika/chili powder (optional), 1 tsp
coriander powder, 2 Tbsp
salt, to taste
kebab spice, 2-3 Tbsp
garam masala, 1 Tbsp
lemon juice, 1 Tbsp
Instructions:
wash and soak black-eyed beans for at least 4 hrs with 4 times of water, it'll almost double in size
in your blender or food processor, combine soaked beans, rolled oats, ginger, garlic, and onion
coarse grind it, add a splash (use minimal- up to 2-3 tbsp of water) if required
add the dry spices and cilantro, then at least lime juice of 1/2 lime
cook it on a non-stick pan, forming any desired shape. Use spatula and spoon to form into a desirable shape (oval or round). Finger-shape works best if you would like to roll it in naan or flatbread easily. You could also enjoy these as round burger patties.
Serve with a side of- cilantro-mint chutney OR sweet and tangy sweet dates chutney, naan, wrap or flatbread OR as a burger patty
Pro-tips:
a non-runny, coarse consistency is desirable, so avoid adding any extra water. I would recommend a food processor or blender with a tamper.
in case it becomes little runny, leave it in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour or so, it should thicken.
goes well in flatbreads/roti with chutneys or as a side or if round, as a veggie patty.
it comes in very handy for packed lunches
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Give this recipe a try and would love to hear which version of this did you make and how did it come out? Enjoy! :)
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