Hara Bhara Kebab are so named after their green colour. These kebabs are super healthy as they are made with spinach, peas, potatoes and spices. My version of frying with minimal oil on the skillet or in Air fryer is healthy and pretty tasty as well.
If you are looking for a nice evening snack or an appetizer, then you must try this hara bhara kabab recipe. Mostly served in restaurants, these are very easy and healthy to make at home.
Variations:
1. I have used oats as a binding element. You can use bread crumbs, almond flour or roasted gram flour (besan) as well.
2. Mashed cottage cheese or paneer, tofu or cooked soy granules can be added to increase the protein content of these kababs.
3. You can use sweet potato or raw banana/plantain in place of potato.
4. Coarsely powdered almond or walnut can be added as well.
Here is my easy hara bhara kebab recipe:
Healthy Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes boiled and mashed
- 2 cup spinach
- ½ cup peas
- ¼ cup oats
- 2 green chillies
- ½ tsp. pepper powder
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. chaat masala
- 1 tsp. coriander powder
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp. oil + more for frying
Instructions
- Mash 2 boiled potatoes. In a wok in 1 tsp. oil cook peas, spinach, grated ginger and green chillies till the spinach water dries. Cool, add cilantro leaves and puree in a blender without adding water. Add this paste to boiled and potatoes, oats, garam masala, coriander powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper powder.
- Mix well.
- Form round patties with your hands.
For Air frying
- Preheat Air fryer at 180 C or 360 F for 4 minutes. Air fry for 10-12 minutes. Flip halfway. Your hara bhara kebab are done.
For Shallow frying
- Take a skillet or non-stick pan. Use little oil and fry on both sides till crispy.
- Serve hot with ketchup, green chutney or dip of your choice.
Notes
2. This is vegan and healthy.
3. Using oats in place of besan gives the kababs a nice crunch.
4. You can also add a whole cashew, almond or walnut on top of each kabab to give it a restaurant feel.
Nutrition
Step-by-step Recipe:
1. Mash 2 boiled potatoes. In a wok in one tsp. oil, cook peas, spinach, grated ginger and green chillies till the spinach water dries. Cool, add cilantro leaves and puree in a blender without adding water. Add this paste to boiled and potatoes, oats, garam masala, coriander powder, red chilli powder, chaat masala, salt and pepper powder.
2. Mix well.
3. Form round patties with your hands.
For Air frying
4. Preheat Air fryer at 180 C or 360 F for 4 minutes. Brush basket with oil and lay the kebabs in one row. Air fry for 10-12 minutes. Flip halfway. Your hara bhara kebab are done.
For Skillet frying
Take a skillet or non-stick pan. Use little oil and fry on both sides till crispy.
5. Serve hot with ketchup, green chutney or dip of your choice.
Pro Tips:
1. It is very important that the spinach is cooked till its water dries up. It takes only about 3-5 minutes for that. This helps in keeping the kababs dry and ensuring that the patty does not break.
2. This is vegan and healthy.
3. Using oats in place of besan gives the kababs a nice crunch. You can lightly toast the oats before adding if you like.
4. You can also add a whole cashew, almond or walnut on top of each kabab to give it a restaurant feel.
Enjoy these delicious hara bhara kababs and serve them to your family and friends. If you liked the recipe, I request you to share a * star rating. Thanks.
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Beth says
These look interesting and yummy! I can't wait to give this a try! My husband is going to like these! So excited!
Rachna says
Thanks so much, Beth
Sue says
These look so tasty and I love that they are so healthy. Thank you for all the variation suggestions, it's really got me thinking!
Rachna says
Thanks Sue
Heidy says
Your Hara Bhara Kabab recipe looks wonderful, and I am super excited to try a new recipe! I will let you know how it turns out.
Rachna says
Thanks Heidy. Hope you like it.
Julia says
These look delicious! What is the sauce you are serving it with?
Rachna says
I serve it with a green chutney, ketchup or a dip.
Maria says
I will make your recipe today So excited <3
Indu says
Thanks so much for the beautiful and healthy recipe! I like it and will try it!
Rachna says
Thanks Indu. Glad you liked it.