Haldiram’s Dahi Kebabs Are Tasty, But They Could Have Been Better. Here’s Why! (2024)
Here’s all that we appreciated and found lacking in Haldiram’s Dahi Kebabs. Read our full review.
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Mishry Rating
GOOD!
Summary
Haldiram's Dahi Kebabs are tasty, no doubt. However, the lack of melt-in-the-mouth feel, and firm texture were factors that diminished the overall rating. We would have liked them more if the seasoning was milder.
Dahi kebabs are an exciting frozen snack combining the freshness of the curd, melt-in-mouth filling, and crisp exterior.
We got our hands on Haldiram’s Frozen Dahi Kebab that are available online and in stores as well. Made with hung curd and Indian cottage cheese, let’s test how appetizing and fresh these kebabs taste.
Our Haldiram’s Dahi Kebabs review dissects the pros, cons, cooking methods, and our overall experience.
Table of Contents
Haldiram’s Dahi Kebab – Quick Glance
Quick glance at the crucial product details of Haldiram’s Dahi Kebab:
| Haldiram’s Dahi Kebab | Product Details |
| Price | Rs. 250 |
| Net Quantity | 300 gm |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
| Mishry Rating | 3.5 |
Our Review Factors
What are we looking for? We want a dahi kebab with a soft, creamy center that crisps well on the outside.
Haldiram’s Minute Khana Dahi Kebab was reviewed on the following parameters:
1. Taste
If you haven’t tried a dahi kebab, let us take you through its flavor profile. Dahi kebabs showcase a medley of different flavors characterized by a mild touch of cardamom, followed by the freshness of green chillies and ginger, and finally the creamy sourness of the dahi.
These kebabs have dairy products including yogurt and Indian cottage cheese. How fresh do these elements taste? Are these seasoned well?
2. Texture
When we talk about the texture of these kebabs, we expect a creamy and soft center with a crisp exterior. Dahi kebabs in general are quite fragile and tend to break apart easily. How was our experience with Haldiram’s Dahi Kebabs? Are these delicate to handle?
3. Additional Parameters
- Ingredients: Although not a deciding factor, a clean ingredient list helps us rank the product better.
- Other essential details on the price, packaging and shelf life were recorded here.
Haldiram’s Minute Khana Dahi Kebab – Detailed Review
Product Highlights
A 300 gm pack of Haldiram’s Dahi Kebab is priced at Rs. 250. It holds 12 pieces and each kebab weighs 25 gm. The shelf life is 18 months.
These come in a box packaging while the kebabs inside are placed in a blue plastic pouch.
Main Ingredients
The kebabs are made using the following – Yogurt (59%), Indian cottage cheese (25%), Chickpea flour, Green peas (15%), Chana dal (15%), Refined vegetable oil (cotton seed) Arrowroot powder. Ginger, iodized salt, Green chilli, Garlic, Whole wheat flour, Spices and condiments (Red chilli, Cumin seed, Coriander, black pepper, Cardamom, Fenugreek, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mace, Clove and Curry leaves).
The ingredient list is fairly clean and is free from additives or added flavors which is a noteworthy point.
How did we make them?
There are 4 different ways to heat these dahi kebabs. Let us look at the details for each:
Pan Fry
Pre-heat a lightly greased pan and cook the kebabs for 5-6 minutes on medium flame, turning frequently.
Deep Fry
- Preheat the oil at 176 degrees C +- 2 degrees C.
- Deep fry the kebabs for 2 minutes turning them at regular intervals or until thoroughly cooked.
Air Fry
- Preheat the air fryer at 175 degrees C +- 2 degrees C.
- Place the kebabs in the air fryer and grease the kebabs with cooking oil.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Oven Bake
- Preheat the oven at 121 degrees C +- 2 degrees C and cook the kebabs for 12-14 minutes.
- Turn the kebabs over mid-way for even heating.
We made these kebabs using the pan-frying method.
Aroma + Appearance
These are medium-sized kebabs and no broken pieces were found in the pack. Thumbs up!
The kebabs hold their shape very well and do not break apart easily.
The aroma was mild curd-like complemented by a subtle addition of cardamom.
Taste + Texture
How should a dahi kebab taste? A typical dahi kebab flavor is supposed to be mildly seasoned. An amalgamation of subtle cardamom, a hint of chilli’s freshness, and the creaminess of the dahi.
Talking about the taste, Haldiram’s dahi kebab has a prominent flavor of red chilli. We would have liked it if the heat had come from some freshly chopped green chillies instead. We quite liked the presence of mild cardamom and pepper flavor. Nonetheless, we enjoyed them and found them to be quite tasty despite some minor misses.
Coming to the texture! Dahi kebabs are soft and creamy from the center and have a delicate texture. Haldiram’s Dahi Kebab were quite sturdy and firm and lacked the desired melt-in-mouth feel.
These would have received a higher rating if only the kebabs were softer, delicate, and seasoned mildly.
- Hassle-free heating.
- No broken pieces.
- The subtle cardamom and pepper flavor was desirable.
- The kebabs could have been seasoned a bit mildly.
- The texture of the kebabs could have been softer.
For someone who enjoys a spicy version of dahi kebabs with a slighty firm texture will love these dahi kebabs from Haldiram’s. But for those looking for classic flavors and delicate texture might not enjoy these.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Haldirams Dahi Kebab Review :
A 300 gm pack of these dahi kebabs holds around 12 pieces.
No, these aren’t too spicy. But when compared to traditional dahi kebabs, these may feel spicier.
These dahi kebabs must be kept frozen after opening the pack.
You can enjoy these dahi kebabs as is or with some mint chutney, pickled ginger, and chaat masala.
What Was Our Overall Experience Like?
Our overall experience of Haldiram’s Dahi Kebabs was satisfactory. These taste good, however, we would have loved them even more if the texture was creamier and these were softer. These are convenient to cook and highly time-efficient.
Will you give this a try?
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