Air fryer Corn & Swiss Chard Kebab
This is a take on the famous Makai Palak Kebab that is famous in India, particularly the monsoons when Fresh / Sweet Corn is available in abundance. Most kebabs are served with this yummilicious Dahi Wali Hari Chutney (a dip made with fresh herbs’ paste mixed with hung curd) while I served mine with this Chaat wala Hari Chutney.
Vegetarian Kebabs are welcome anytime at home and we have quite a variety here on the blog to choose from, like:
- Veg Galouti Kebab
- Soya Kebab
- Soya Seekh Kebab
- Dahi Ke kabab
- Veg Shammi Kebab
- Sattu-Palak ke Kebab
- Baked Veg Seekh Kebab
- Baked Corn-Paneer Kebab
- Nawabi Kebab (studded with dry fruits)
Kebab vs Cutlet / Tikki
Although they (might be) used interchangeably, kebab and tikki are as different as chalk and cheese. Kebab is more meat based (with veg/vegan substitutes like paneer, soya, TVP, Rajma, Chickpeas) while tikki is almost similar to a cutlet with a starch base like potato and sometimes bread crumbs are used for binding.
Many kebabs also fried onion paste for flavouring along with whole spice powders like clove powder, cardamomm powder, especially the ones from Lucknow or Avadhi Cuisine.
Tandoor is used to ‘bake’ the kebabs while basting them midway (sometimes even with ghee) to give out that smoky, characteristic flavour to kebabs. Another Kebab you can try on the stove top / Tandoor is this Kand ke kebab (Purple Yam kebab) – a seasonal speciality available in the winters in Northern and western parts of India.
Other healthy appetisers / snacks you can try at home!
Swiss Chard and Corn Kebab
Having narrowed down my options to a very unique lauki kebab from the famous Moti Mahal cookbook – “On the Kebab Trail”, the tender lauki was amiss each time it was bought. It got made into several other things, except the kebab. Using Swiss Chard was a challenge that I wanted to take up, and being the monsoon soon there was tender corn too.
FAQs about this kebab:
- Air fryer makes this almost Zero oil, although the tava / OTG option could yield similar results.
- No Bread crumbs or maida is used making this Gluten Free.
- If one wishes, you can add paneer but we loved it vegan.
- If you don’t have swiss chard, you can simply replace it with Baby spinach and follow the same process. Kale might also work, but I haven’t tried it.
Let’s make this Swiss Chard – Corn Kebab in an airfryer
Prep time – 20 mins, Bake time – 18 mins (per batch) , Makes – about 12 kebabs
- 200 grams Rainbow Swiss Chard (about a medium sized bunch)
- 300 grams Potato
- 200 grams Sweet Corn
- 1 TBSP salt
- 3 tsp Oil (divided use)
- 3 green chilles
- 2 tsp Coriander
- 1 TBSP Ginger (grated)
- 2 TBSP Cashewnuts
- 3 TBSP Rice Flour
Spice Powders:
- 2 TBSP Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Dry Mango powder (Amchur)
- 1 TBSP Garam masala
- 1/2 tsp Clove Powder
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How to make Swiss Chard – Corn Kebab
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- 200 grams Rainbow Swiss Chard about a medium sized bunch
- 300 grams Potato
- 200 grams Sweet Corn
- 1 TBSP salt
- 3 tsp Oil divided use
- 3 Green Chillies
- 2 tsp Green coriander
- 1 TBSP Ginger grated
- 2 TBSP Cashewnuts
- 3 TBSP Rice flour
- 2 tsp Cornflour
- 2 TBSP Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Dry Mango Powder Amchur
- 1 TBSP Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Clove Powder
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Airfryer Corn and Swiss Chard Kebab
What’s not to like in these super healthy and flavorful Air Fryer kebabs made using Rainbow Swiss Chard and corn ! Cant wait to give it a try
Thank you, Poonam
What a lovely and innovative idea of using Swiss chard in these kababs. They have a healthy look too as you have air fried them. Definitely a guilt-free snack to relish.
thank you, Shobha ji
Such amazing kababs using Swiss Chard. The best part is these are made in air fryer. Healthy treat for everyone.
thanks Preeti.
I must say that this Kabab is a super healthy treat for everyone. So innovative recipe and loved that you made it in airfryer. Also loved the ingredients like rainbow Swiss Chard and clove powder etc.
thank you Sujata ji. thanks to you, we discovered a new kebab
I always look for ways I can get chard into the kid’s plates. That is the greens I get easily in my local supermarket, but rarely make use of it. This kebab certainly will go well with them too.
that’s awesome Seema. Am sure they will like it a lot
We get so much swiss chard in autumn and winter that I am looking for ways to incorporate this into my diet. A wonderful way to add some to your diet as well. Kebab in air fryer looks super tempting and perfectly cooked
Thank you, REnu. Glad you liked it
We’re now entering the Swiss chard season and this recipe is going to be a must try. Love how inviting the air fryer corn and Swiss chard kebabs are. A good way to enjoy the health benefits of the greens in a fun snack.
do try it Mayuri. You would definitely like this
What a lovely idea to use Swiss chard in kababs! Very innovative.
They look so flavourful and melt-in-the-mouth. Would definitely love to try making these beauties some time.
Thank you, Priya. DO try it
Wow.. never thought of adding swiss chard in kebabs, it is a wonderful idea to sneak in the greens in food especially for kids.. will surely make try it
Thank you, Swati. Glad you liked it
Swiss Chard in a kabab is so difficult to guess. This is such a healthy and fillig dish. Loved watching the video. Great recipe.
Thq so much Anu.
Swiss Chard and Corn Kebabs looks delicious and melt in the mouth. Would love to try these guilt free treats.
Thanks Jayashree !
Baked Swiss chard and corn kebab made in air fryer is absolutely outstanding . Brillant kebabs with Swiss chard. Absolutely guilt free and healthy snack. Can’t wait to try your recipe Kalyani.
Baked Swiss chard and corn kebab made in air fryer is absolutely outstanding . Brilliant kebabs with Swiss chard. Absolutely guilt free and healthy snack. Can’t wait to try your recipe Kalyani.
Thank you so much for ur kind words, Preethi ! Please do try and let me know how you guys liked it
Swiss Chard Corn kebab made in an air fryer with very little oil sounds so guilt-free. Also love the fact that this kebab is Gluten Free, Vegan, and low fat too ….
thank you, Sasmita
Using swss chard in place of usual spinach for these kebabs is a nice innovation. Kababs look really juicy and soft .the kaju on top is so so inviting
thanks ma. do try
Wow health bhi and taste bhi. what a lovely idea of using Swiss Chars along with corns in kebabs and air frying this is too good.
thanks a lot , Meera. yes Airfryer does make it guilt free and quick too
Swiss chard in kebab is interesting idea and this is totally power packed delicious kebab. Making in air fryer makes it guilt-free.
Thank you, Narmadha
Those look very tasty – and healthy too!
These sound delicious and I’m always looking for a recipe that uses the air fryer. Interesting explanation of what a kebab is.