Hara Bhara Kabab

 

Dear Friends,

    Today I am here to share with you a famous kabab recipe, "Hara Bhara Kabab." This kabab is obtained from North India. Hara Bhara Kabab is a popular vegetarian starter at a wedding or party in North India. It's easy to make at home. So, whenever you want to make a simple snack, you can try this recipe. Primarily kabab originated in the middle east as a meat dish. Conclusively, those who are vegetarian felt left out of the kabab party, and then they created their own version of kabab. These kababs are not made on a skewer; it's pan-fried kabab. Its qualities make it a fast energy booster for toddlers. So, let's start making Hara Bhara Kabab.

Ingredients:-

1. Spinach- 250g.
2. Potatoes- 2medium.
3. Green Peas- 1cup.
4. Green chilies- 3(chopped).
5. Ginger- 1inch(roughly chopped).
6. Garlic paste-1/2tsp.
7. Coriander leaves- 1/2 cup(chopped).
8.  Garam Masala-1/2tsp.
9. Dry Mango powder-1/2tsp.
10. Chaat Masala-1tsp.
11. Tikka Masala- 1tbsp.
12. Jeera Seeds- 1tsp(dry roasted).
13. Coriander Seeds- 2tsp(dry roasted).
14. Salt- To taste.
15. Sugar- To taste.
16. Roasted Gram flour- 2tbsp.
17. Bread Crumbs- 1/2 cup.
18. Oil- As required.

Preparation Method:-

Step 1- First, pluck and wash spinach thoroughly under running water. Now blanch spinach under hot water for a minute and immediately transfer them into ice water. 

Step 2- Transfer them to a colander and drain the water completely.

Step 3- Next, wash potatoes and boil them(it shouldn't be mushy). Once potatoes cool down completely, peel them.

Step 4- Add 1-1/2 tsp of oil in a pan and saute garlic paste, chopped ginger, chopped green chilies for few seconds or until raw aroma evaporates.

Step 5- Next, add green peas and cook for 5 minutes. Now add blanched spinach and cook for 4-5 minutes. Turn off the flame.

Step 6- Once the spinach mixture cools down, transfer them to a grinder along with dry cumin seeds, coriander seeds and make a smooth paste(do not add water).

Step 7- Now, mash the boiled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Next, add spinach and green peas paste, salt, sugar, dry mango powder, Tikka masala, chaat masala, roasted gram flour, bread crumbs.

Step 8- Mix all ingredients well and make a non-stick dough. If there is any excess moisture left in the dough, you can use more bread crumbs.

Step 9- Now, Divide the dough into equal portions and roll them into balls. Shape them like patties or kababs. Keep aside.

Step 10- Heat oil in a griddle or Tawa. Add 1-1/2tbsp of oil; once oil heated well, shallow fry all kababs from both sides until golden and crisp.

Step 11- Now, the Hari Bari kabab is ready to serve hot with yogurt cilantro chutney or green chutney.