Frikadelle Kebab Chutney

Intermediate

This Frikadelle Kebab Chutney is comfort food with a seriously bold twist. Fry's Frikadelle are fried until golden and crispy, then nestled into a rich, fragrant chutney built on spiced onions, green chillies, mushrooms and slow-cooked grated tomatoes, finished with fresh mint and coriander for a burst of freshness. It's the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with incredible aromas and the table with happy faces. A Top Chow competition winner, the recipe shows us that simple ingredients, cooked with care, can produce extraordinary results. Serve with roti or rice.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 box Fry’s Frikadelle
2 Tbsp oil, divided
2–3 medium white onions, chopped
3 green chillies, chopped
1 handful fresh coriander, divided
1 handful fresh mint, divided
1 tsp ginger and garlic paste
2–3 curry leaves
2 Tbsp masala of choice
1 tsp dhania and jeera powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
8 button mushrooms, sliced
8 ripe tomatoes, grated
1–2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sugar

Method

Cook the Fry’s Frikadelle according to the package instructions until evenly cooked and crispy on the outside. Alternatively, cook them in an air fryer for 8–10 minutes. Set aside.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions, green chillies, about 1 tablespoon each of the chopped mint and coriander, and the ginger and garlic paste. Fry until the onions are golden brown.
Add the curry leaves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the masala, turmeric, and dhania and jeera powder. Cook gently for about 3 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent the spices from burning.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes. Add a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking.
Stir in the grated tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until they begin to break down.
Add the sugar and salt, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chutney is rich and thick.
About 5 minutes before the chutney has finished cooking, gently add the cooked Fry’s Frikadelle and allow them to simmer in the sauce.
Garnish with the remaining fresh mint and coriander, then serve hot with roti or rice.

What are Fry’s Frikadelle?

Fry’s Frikadelle are plant-based ‘meatballs’ made from plant protein. In this Top Chow recipe, they’re fried until crispy and then simmered in a spiced tomato and mushroom chutney, a satisfying, fully plant-based alternative to meat.

How do I make a plant-based chutney?

Fry onions with whole spices, add masala and grated tomatoes, then simmer until thick and deeply flavoured. This Top Chow Amazing Frikadelle Kebab Chutney recipe is a great guide to building a rich, aromatic plant-based chutney from scratch.