Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (2024)

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Hara Bhara Kabab,popularly known as Green kebab fritters is loaded with goodness of Spinach, Peas and Green Pepper, tossed in essential Indian spices.

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Talk of wintery rainy days, all I can think off are these Vegetable loaded Hara Bhara Kebab to accompany someIndian Masala Chai. These Kebab’s are an amazing Indian appetiser or how about serving them inside slider buns loaded with salad leaves?

Thinking of healthy appetisers recipes, I have got you some

Green Peas Kebab

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We have been quite lucky this year with the weather so far.. Winter has kicked off and it has been on and off and we do get breathers in terms of cladding with layers.This weekkickstarted with Samosa, Soya Cutlet, Sabudana Vada and today Hara Bhara Kebab for snack. My husband and children are actually wondering if everything is ok with me 🙂

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What is Hara Bhara Kebab?

To decipher Hara Bhara Kebab in simple terms,

Hara is Green color

Bhara means loaded

Kebab are like cutlets

These Kebab cutlets are a great way to sneak in greens like spinach, green peas and green peppers into your family’s diet.

HOW TO MAKE HARA BHARA KEBAB?

Hara Bhara Kebab is made by binding blanched spinach, potatoes, peppers, green peas and spices together. Then pinch small balls from the prepared mixture, pat it flat and shallow fry it.

As we have used potatoes in the recipe, I do not prefer to use bread crumbs. But the choice is totally yours.

This veg hara bhara kabab can be deep fried, shallow fried, pan fried and baked. I prefer to shallow fry or pan fry the kababs and enjoy the healthy appetiser guilt free.

CAN I FREEZE THE HARA BHARA KABAB ?

Why not? If You can prepare the cutlet patties a little ahead of time and save them in air tight containers or zip lock bags for later. These delicious kabab’s are great party starters too.

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Hara Bhara Kabab

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 15 Kebab

Calories: 19kcal

Author: Sandhya Hariharan

Hara Bhara Kabab is a popular Indian appetiser made with Spinach, green peas, green pepper, potatoes and spices. How about dunking some kebab in chutney/ tomato ketchup or serve it as a filler inside your slider buns.

Ingredients

  • 500 g spinach
  • 1 Cup frozen green peas
  • 1 Large Green pepper or capsicum chopped into chunks
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 Green Chillies minced
  • 300 g Boiled Potato peeled
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Amchur Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Clove - Cardamom- Cinnamon powder or 1/4 Tsp of each powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Blanch the spinach. Squeeze out the water and set it aside.

  • Heat Oil in a kadai, add the cumin seeds. Once they splutter add in grated ginger, green chillies . Saute for 1 minute.

  • Add chopped Green peppers and saute for about 2 minutes. Its time to add frozen green peas to the pepper mixture. Saute for another 5 minutes.If the peas are not tender, you may cook for a little longer.Add the spinach, coriander leaves along with dry spice powders and mix well. Saute until all the moisture is reduced. Ideally the mixture needs to stick to the pan. Remove from heat and set the mixture said to cool down. Grind them into a rough paste in your blender.

  • To the Green paste, add 1 Large grated boiled potato, breadcrumbs and cornflour. Mix them with a ladle until they combine well. Shape them into round patties, dust them into the breadcrumbs.

  • Heat oil in a pan. Shallow fry them for 3-4 minutes or until bottom surface turns light brown. Turn the kebabs and repeat the process.

  • Repeat the process for the remaining 14 of them.serve hara bhara kebab hot with chutney’s.

Notes

The mixture for hara bhara kebab needs to be well done, not runny. Even after adding 1 potato, if the mixture needs more binding agent, do add one more potato and pop them back to the pan. Saute until most of the moisture is removed.

For preparing Clove - Cardamom - Cinnamon Powder, dry roast the whole spices in equal proportion(1/4 cup each). Allow it to cool and powder them. You may store them and use them in other delicacies.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.3g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: kabab, kebab, vegan appetiser, vegetarian side dish

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  1. Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (5)Janani Rakesh Kumar says

    Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (6)
    Woww! The kabab looks sooo yummy sandy! Simply gorgeous pics! love it! 🙂

    Reply

  2. Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (7)Helene D'Souza says

    Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (8)
    Hey there, First time here. Lovely blog you got there.
    My neighbor aunty makes hara bhara kebab frequently and I always adored them with a dip. 🙂
    I am adding your recipe to try in the future. Thanks for sharing 😀

    Reply

  3. Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (9)Platter Talk says

    Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (10)
    These look so delicious! Exactly my type of food.

    Reply

  4. Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (11)April J Harris says

    Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (12)
    I had not heard of Hara Bhara Kebab before but oh my goodness, they look and sound delicious! What lovely flavours you have used in them. The Lakeland Deep Fat Fryer looks very good. I don’t have a deep fat fryer but I’d definitely consider this one if I was looking!

    Reply

  5. Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (13)kristina @ love & zest says

    Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (14)
    wow– these are completely gorgeous.. almost too pretty to eat!

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  6. Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (15)Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

    Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (16)
    Never heard of a Hara Bhara Kebab but sure sounds delicious! If only I have a deep fryer in my kitchen – I’d be making all sorts of fried foods!

    Reply

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Hara Bhara Kebab | Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is hara bhara kebab made of? ›

Hara Bhara Kabab is a very popular snack of North Indian fried patties made with spinach, peas and potatoes. This word means a kabab full of greens. Here the green colored veggies are spinach and green peas. These are nutritious since they have the best of both spinach and green peas.

What are the ingredients in haldiram hara bhara kabab? ›

Potatoes (18%). Green Peas (18%), Spinach, French Beans, Indian Cottage Cheese, Sweet Corn (6%), Refined Sunflower Oil, Carrots, Cauliflower, Processed Cheese (Cheese, Water, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers - E4521, E339Iii, Iodized Salt, Preservative - E200).

Why is my chapli kabab breaking? ›

💔 How to prevent the Chapli Kababs from breaking

Kababs can break if they're too moist. If you have this problem, try to squeeze out the moisture from the tomatoes and onions before using them. Also, remember you've deseeded and taken all the insides of the tomatoes out before using them.

How many calories are there in one piece of Hara Bhara Kabab? ›

Other sizes: 1 kebab - 437kcal, 1 serving - 437kcal, more... Other sizes: 1 serving - 283kcal, 100 g - 235kcal, more...

What is original kebab made of? ›

The traditional meat for kebabs is most often lamb meat, but regional recipes may include beef, goat, chicken, fish, or even pork (depending on whether or not there are specific religious prohibitions).

What is the difference between kebab and kabab? ›

Kebab is the more commonly used spelling in British English and in the United States, while kabab is the more commonly used spelling in South Asia and the Middle East. Both spellings refer to a dish consisting of small pieces of meat (usually lamb or chicken) that are skewered and grilled over an open flame.

What are the ingredients in Safal Hara Bhara Kabab? ›

Green Peas(50%), Potato, Potato Flakes(Potato, Emulsifier[471, 450] And Antioxidant[304, 223]), Spinach, Edible Vegetable Oil, Ginger, Roasted Peanuts(Peanut, Edible Vegetable Oil And Common Salt), Iodized Salt, Garlic Chilly, Culinary Powder (330, 551), Corn Starch, Stabilizer (1442, 461, 412, 401 And Wheat Flour), ...

What makes kebab kebab? ›

kebab, dish of Middle Eastern or Central Asian origin that typically combines small pieces of meat such as lamb or beef with vegetables on a skewer and is then grilled. Kebab derives from a Persian term for the dish that passed into both Arabic (as kabāb) and Turkish (as kebap).

How do you pronounce Hara Bhara Kebab? ›

This is what 'hara bhara' kebabs are. Pronounced 'hurra burra'. 'Hara' means green, and 'bhara' means 'full'. In other words, they're kebabs that are full of greens.

What is the best binder for kebabs? ›

Kebab Binding Tip: If the meat is not sticking together and falling apart, add a whisked egg or 1-2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs to bind the mixture well.

Is Chapli kebab Afghan or Pakistani? ›

The chapli kabab originates from Peshawar in Pakistan. The Peshawari chapli kabab is made with beef and is a popular street food throughout South Asia, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and Bangladesh.

How to thicken kebab mixture? ›

1. If mixture consistency is too watery, add a well-mashed potato or some bread crumbs. 2. Increase the amount of Garam Masala to get a spicier flavor.

Is kebab high in calories? ›

The nutrition stats are shocking too. An average kebab contains around 2,000 calories – 80% of your GDA – and almost double your salt requirement.

How many calories are there in Hara Bhara Kabab roll? ›

Can healthy individuals have Hara Bhara Tikki Roll?
Value per per roll% Daily Values
Energy300 cal15%
Protein11.4 g21%
Carbohydrates39.9 g13%
Fiber9.3 g37%
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How many calories in a homemade kebab? ›

Fresh tasting and easy to prepare, this kebab dish weighs in at 650 kcals per serving. Each serving provides 650 kcal, 52g protein, 40.5g carbohydrates (of which 13g sugars), 29.5g fat (of which 11.5g saturates), 40.5g fibre and 3.9g salt.

What are Indian kebabs made of? ›

Mix ground lamb, onions, mint, cilantro, ginger paste, and chile paste together in a large bowl. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Soak skewers in cold water.

What is Donner kebab meat made of? ›

The traditional doner kebab meat is lamb. Today, chicken, veal, turkey, and beef are cooked in the same manner, with a combination of veal leg meat, lamb meat, and lamb tail fat being a combination in Turkey. (Fatty cuts keep the meat moist and flavorful as it cooks on the rotisserie.)

What is Kenyan kebab made of? ›

INGREDIENTS 1/4 kg minced beef 1 onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic (Crushed) 3 inches ginger (Crushed) Bunch of dhania (Chopped) 3 eggs 5 Tbs all purpose flour 1 tspn black pepper 1 Tbs curry po

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