This kathal ke kebab recipe uses unripened jackfruit, or kathal, to give us a delicious vegetarian kebab recipe for everybody to enjoy. No exaggerations, but this super-easy and delicious vegetable kebab recipe using young kathal or jackfruit might turn you into a veggie lover!
Kathal kebab has the same texture as regular kebabs, so you aren’t missing out on anything there. Plus, it is completely plant-based, making it perfect for party menus or gatherings where you are serving people with different diet preferences. For your next party or dinner gathering, try this veg kebab recipe.

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Kathal ke kebab recipe ingredients
- 2 cups of pre-boiled Kathal or jackfruit, approx. 200 gms
- 1 cup of pre-boiled Kachhe Kele or green banana (1 no.)
- 1 cup of pre-boiled Potatoes (1 no.) – optional
- 1 bread – toasted & ground – replace with Cornflour/Besan or Gram Flour/Arrowroot Powder for gluten-free option
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 Green Chilies
- 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili flakes

Kathal kebab recipe instructions
- Mix all the ingredients listed above in a large mixing bowl and make a smooth dough out of them
- Divide it into 8 equal parts. Now roll each of them between your palms and flatten them into round discs
- Heat any refined oil in a pan and fry the kebabs in 2 batches
- Serve hot with chutneys.
Serving suggestions
These kathal ke kebabs go particularly well with the Indian Mint-Coriander Green Chutney Recipe. Add a side of green salad for a tasty and easy party appetiser idea.
More jackfruit or kathal recipes
- Kathal Bichir Tarkari Shorshe Bata Diye Recipe
- Korma-style Kathal Ki Sabji Recipe
- Instant Pot Niramish Echorer Dalna | Jackfruit Curry Recipe
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Kathal ke Kebab | कटहल के कबाब
Equipment
- MagicBullet Blender
- Stove Top
- Non-stick frying pan
- Silicon Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups pre-boiled Kathal or Jackfruit approx 200 gms
- 1 cup pre-boiled Kachhe Kele or Green Banana 1 no.
- 1 cup pre-boiled Potatoes 1 no.
- 1 bread- toasted & grinded
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 Green Chilies
- 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili flakes
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients and make a smooth dough out of it2 cups pre-boiled Kathal or Jackfruit, 1 cup pre-boiled Kachhe Kele or Green Banana, 1 cup pre-boiled Potatoes, 1 bread- toasted & grinded, 1 inch Ginger, 2 Green Chilies, 1/2 cup Coriander leaves, Salt, 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder, 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder, 1 tsp Red Chili flakes
- Divide it into 8 equal parts. Now roll each of them between your palms and flatten them into round discs
- Heat any refined oil in a pan and fry the kebabs in 2 batches
- Serve hot with chutneys.
This post was first published on January 17, 2020, and later republished, with a more elaborate description of the recipe.
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