Hara Bhara Kabab | Spinach Peas Cutlet

Hara Bhara Kabab,  a North Indian Patties made with peas and spinach. It's one of our recent favourite snacks and I often make it as a side for evening tea. They are super delicious and healthy too .

When i started to search for evening snacks which are healthy as well as tasty, this kabab/patties got my attention. Ever since i made this hara bhara kabab at home, it became a regular in our evening time.   

Making this kabab is super easy if you have boiled potatoes at hand. So if i'm planning to make these patties for the evening snack then i would probably boil a few extra potatoes while preparing the lunch itself , that way it comes handy in the evening.

The key to making these delicious kababs is to make sure that there is no excess moisture in any of the vegetables. Therefore drain the peas and spinach well before grinding and also make sure to remove the cooked potatoes from the water immediately once it's done because potatoes tend to absorb water if left it in water for a longer time. 

Now let's check out on how to make these delicious Hara Bhara Kabab.

Hara Bhara Kabab

Preparation Time : 30 mins | Cooking Time : 15 mins | Serves : 4 
Recipe Category: Snacks | Recipe Cuisine: Indian
Hara Bhara Kabab, Spinach Peas Patties, Spinach Peas Cutlet Hara Bhara Kabab, a North Indian Patties made with peas and spinach.

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Ingredients

Potato - 1 (Cooked)

Spinach/Palak - 1 cup

Peas - 1/3 cup

Green Chili - 2 

Ginger - 1/2 inch piece

Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp

Besan/ Kadalai Maavu - 1 & 1/2 tbsp

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Cashew - 4(optional)

Oil - to pan fry the kabab

Procedure

First bring a pot of water to boil, then add the palak and peas(i'm using frozen peas). 

Let them boil for 2-3 mins and then drain the water and let it cool. completely.

Next, in a blender jar, add the ginger & chili and grind into coarse mixture then add the palak and peas.

Grind them into a smooth mixture. Next mash the cooked potato  well .and then add the palak peas mixture along with garam masala, besan, sugar and salt.

Then add the palak peas mixture along with garam masala, besan, sugar and salt.Mix it all well together and keep it aside for 30 mins. 

At the time of making kabab, take a small amount of mixture and roll into a ball.And then flatten it a small disc and place a cashew(i have split a cashew in half and use it here) in the centre. 

Heat a thick bottomed pan and add the oil for pan frying. Once the oil is hot , place the patties and cook it on the low flame till both sides are nicely browned.

Delicious Hara Bhara Kabab is ready to serve. 

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Notes:

• Adjust chili as per your spice level.
• For more flavor, you can add 1/2 tsp of cumin while grinding the mixture.
• If you're not able to bind it all together and make a ball, then add a little more besan.
• Try to squeeze the water as much as possible from the boiled spinach and peas.
• I have used frozen peas but fresh peas also work well for this recipe.