Hara Bhara Kabab – Healthy Veggie Patties

Hara Bhara Kabab – Healthy Veggie Patties
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Hara Bhara Kabab literally means “green kabab.” It is a famous North Indian vegetarian snack often found in restaurant menus. These crispy patties are made mainly with spinach and green peas. For extra nutrition, I have also added green beans to this recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Hara Bhara Kabab is healthy, tasty, and versatile. The spinach gives it a beautiful green color, peas add sweetness, and spices bring out amazing flavors. You can serve it as an appetizer, tea-time snack, or even pack it in a tiffin box. Kids and adults both enjoy its crisp texture and mild taste.

Cooking Methods

These kababs can be shallow fried, deep fried, or even air-fried if you prefer a low-oil option. No matter which method you choose, they turn out delicious and crunchy. Pair them with green chutney, mint dip, or tomato ketchup for a complete experience.

Tips and Variations

  • Add grated paneer for a richer taste.
  • Use oats powder instead of bread crumbs for a healthier version.
  • Freeze shaped patties in advance and fry them just before serving.
  • Air-fry at 180°C for 12–15 minutes for a low-oil option.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with green chutney, mint yogurt dip, or ketchup. You can also stuff these kababs into burgers or wraps for a filling meal.

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Hara Bhara Kabab

Hara Bhara Kabab is a healthy Indian snack made with spinach, peas, and potatoes. Crispy, tasty, and perfect for parties, snacks, or tiffin boxes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 qty
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 qty Green Chili
  • 4 qty Garlic
  • 5-6 pieces Ginger
  • 1 cup Chopped capsicum
  • 1 cup French beans
  • ½ cup Boiled green peas
  • 1 bowl Spinach
  • Handful Coriander
  • Handful Mint
  • 1 big Boiled potato
  • ½ cup Grated paneer
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Gram flour
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • ½ tsp Red Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Dry mango powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Cashew
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs For garnishing

Method
 

Prepare the Veggies:
  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add green chili, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for a minute. Add chopped capsicum, french beans, and boiled green peas. Stir until veggies are cooked but still firm. Avoid overcooking to prevent water release. Add spinach and cook until it softens. Let the mixture cool.
Make the Paste:
  1. Transfer the cooked veggies into a grinder. Add fresh coriander and mint. Grind into a smooth paste.
Prepare the Mixture:
  1. In a bowl, combine the paste with boiled potato, grated paneer, breadcrumbs, and gram flour. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, dry mango powder, and salt. Mix until all ingredients blend well.
Shape the Kababs:
  1. Grease your hands with oil. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a round patty. Place a cashew on top and press gently. Coat each patty with breadcrumbs.
Cook the Kababs:
  1. Shallow fry or deep fry the patties in hot oil on medium flame. Cook until golden brown and crisp. Serve hot with chutney or sauce.

Notes

  • Do not overboil potato otherwise it will get loose or not useful for binding patties. 
  • Do not overcook veggies otherwise it will release water.
  • Instead of gram flour, you can use corn flour or corn starch. 
  • You can adjust spices according to your taste.
  • If the mixture has more moisture, add some breadcrumbs or flour and adjust constancy, otherwise kabab will break in oil.
  • You can bake kababs on 180 degrees Celsius for 20 to 30 minutes. Just place kabas on tray brush some oil on it and bake.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS

Hara Bhara Kabab is a wholesome and delicious snack made with simple ingredients. Whether you are planning a party or just want something healthy to munch on, this recipe is a perfect choice. Follow these easy steps, and you will get crispy, flavorful kababs every time.

Prepare the Veggies:
Heat oil in a pan. Add green chili, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for a minute. Add chopped capsicum, french beans, and boiled green peas. Stir until veggies are cooked but still firm. Avoid overcooking to prevent water release. Add spinach and cook until it softens. Let the mixture cool.

Hara Bhara Kabab veggies

Make the Paste:
Transfer the cooked veggies into a grinder. Add fresh coriander and mint. Grind into a smooth paste.

Prepare the Mixture:
In a bowl, combine the paste with boiled potato, grated paneer, breadcrumbs, and gram flour. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, dry mango powder, and salt. Mix until all ingredients blend well.

Shape the Kababs:
Grease your hands with oil. Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it into a round patty. Place a cashew on top and press gently. Coat each patty with breadcrumbs.

Hara Bhara Kabab

Hara Bhara Kabab

Cook the Kababs:
Shallow fry or deep fry the patties in hot oil on medium flame. Cook until golden brown and crisp. Serve hot with chutney or sauce.

Hara Bhara Kabab

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