Hara Bhara Kebab

Savor Hara Bhara Kebab, a vegan, nutritious and colorful Indian appetizer that combines spinach, peas, and potatoes, ideal for delighting groups with flavorful bites!

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious appetizer that’s bursting with flavor? Hara Bhara Kebabs are the perfect choice! These green-hued kebabs, popular in Indian cuisine, are not only visually appealing but also packed with wholesome ingredients like spinach, peas and potatoes. With a medley of aromatic spices, these kebabs are a delightful blend of texture and taste, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

India is a land of kebabs and there is so much variety that one can try new type, each day, for an entire year. Most of the kebabs are meat based originating from the Mughal and Persian era. India being primarily vegetarian shaped an entire array of vegetarian kebabs with the use of potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs & spices, paneer, etc. Chef Davinder Kumar’s book ‘Just Kebabs‘ celebrates 366 kebab recipes with more than 100 vegetarian ones as well.

To make hara bhara kebab, ingredients are blended together to form a dough-like mixture which is then shaped into small patties or kebabs. Kebabs can be shallow-fried, deep fried or can even be baked until beautifully golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining soft and flavorful on the inside. These kebabs are known for their vibrant green color, thanks to the spinach and peas. Serve with green chutney or tamarind sauce or tomato ketchup along with thinly sliced onions for maximum flavor.

Hara bhara kebabs are an easy to make snack which are not only delicious but also nutritious, making them a favorite among vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Kids love these and some of the other kids friendly recipes are Crispy smashed potatoes, Vegan zucchini carrot fritters and Dry fruit laddu. These are a must try and acts as nutritious meal for kids.

Ingredients you will need:

• Oil- 2 teaspoon, more for shallow frying
• Ginger- 2 inches
• Green chillies- 2, optional
• Green peas- 3/4 cup
• Spinach- 4 cups
• Fresh coriander- 1/2 cup
• Garlic- 1 clove
• Boiled potatoes- 2 large or 3 medium
• Roasted gram flour (besan)- 1/4 cup
• Garam masala- 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt- to taste
• Black salt- 1/4 teaspoon
• Breadcrumbs- 1/4 cup
• Cashews- 6-7, split in half

Steps to make Hara Bhara Kebab:

• Start with heating oil in a pan. Add ginger, green chillies, peas and cover it for 5 minutes.
• Wash spinach leaves well and add them to the pan, cover it and let it cook for 2 minutes. Cook the mixture until spinach leaves are wilted. Turn off the heat and let it cool down
• In a mixture jar, transfer the peas and spinach mixture. To this add fresh coriander, garlic and make a paste. Do not use any water for this paste.
• Mash boiled potatoes in a large plate or bowl and transfer the green mixture into it. To this add roasted gram flour, garam masala, salt, black salt and cumin powder. Mix everything well.
• Depending on the consistency of your mixture, sprinkle bread crumbs to make a non-sticky dough. Cover and set it aside for 10 minutes.
• To shape hara bhara kebab, apply oil on your palms and take a scoop of the mixture. Roll it in your palms and press gently to make a disc. Take half a cashew and press it gently on one side of the kebab. Make discs of the entire mixture and keep them aside on a plate. This recipe makes about 12-13 kebabs.
• To shallow fry, heat oil in a pan and place kebabs. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side and serve with fresh green chutney and onions.
• In case you want to deep fry the kebabs, heat oil in a pot and fry each kebab for approximately 2 minutes until golden in color.