Let's make something green and tasty during the winters- Hara Bhara Kabab

Hara bhara kabab are savoury pan-fried patties with spinach, green peas, and potatoes that are nutritious and flavorful. This is easy to make and suitable for both vegans and vegetarians alike. Hara Bhara Kabab is a famous North Indian snack consisting of fried spinach, peas, and potato patties. This term refers to a kabab full of greens.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch palak leaves / spinach / baby spinach

• 2 tsp oil

• 1 green chili / hari mirch (finely chopped)

• 1 capsicum (finely chopped)

• ¾ cup beans (chopped)

• ¾ cup peas (fresh / frozen)

• 2 potato (boiled and grated)

• ¾ cup paneer / cottage cheese (crumbled)

• 3 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)

• 1 tbsp corn flour

• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

• ½ tsp kashmiri chili powder / lal mirch powder

• ½ tsp coriander powder / dhaniya powder

• 1 tsp aamchur / dry mango powder

• ½ tsp garam masala powder

• ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi

• salt to taste

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (to coat)

• 8 cashews (halved)

• oil for deep frying

DIRECTIONS

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat oil and add green chili.

2. also add capsicum and saute till the moisture disappears.

3. further add beans and peas. saute well.

4. transfer to the blender and allow to cool completely.

5. blend to coarse paste along with blanched palak.

6. transfer the blended paste into a large mixing bowl.

7. also add grated potato, paneer and coriander leaves.

8. further add corn flour and breadcrumbs.

9. add in the spices and salt.mix well.

10. grease hands with oil and make a small patties.

11. cover the patties with bread crumbsand garnish with cashew.

12. now deep fry the prepared patties into hot oil.

13. fry on medium hot oil, stirring occasionally.

14. drain the fried hara bhara kabab onto the kitchen towel.

15. finally, serve hara bhara kabab hot with sauce and masala tea.