How long does Hara Bhara Kebab take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Hara Bhara Kebab serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Hara Bhara Kebab vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Hara Bhara Kebab spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Hara Bhara Kebab?

1 cup Green Peas, 1 bunch Spinach, 2 Potato, As needed Roasted Gram Flour, ¾ cup Carrot, ¾ cup Beans, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Hara Bhara Kebab?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Hara Bhara Kebab?

About 343 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Hara Bhara Kebab

Name: Hara Bhara Kebab
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: As needed Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Green Peas; 1 bunch Spinach; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ¾ cup Carrot, Finely Chopped; ¾ cup Beans, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 100 grams Paneer, Grated; 2 Potato, Boiled; 2 tsp Roasted Jeera Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; ½ tsp Black Salt; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1½ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; ½ tsp Amchur Powder; As needed Roasted Gram Flour; Cashew (half); 3 tbsp Oil; 2 tsp Oil

50 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Hara bhara kebab of blanched peas and spinach with paneer, potato and carrot, pan-fried or air-fried. Mild, serves 4, about 50 minutes, step-by-step video.

You’ll need: Air Fryer

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

WaterAs needed
Salt1 tsp
Green Peas1 cup
Spinach1 bunch
Ghee1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Carrot, Finely Chopped¾ cup
Beans, Finely Chopped¾ cup
Paneer, Grated100 grams
Potato, Boiled2
Roasted Jeera Powder2 tsp
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Black Salt½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder1½ tsp
Kasuri Methi½ tsp
Amchur Powder½ tsp
Roasted Gram FlourAs needed
Cashew (half)
Oil3 tbsp
Oil2 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	343kcal	1372kcal
Protein	9.5g	38g
Carbohydrate	23g	90g
Fat	24g	98g
Fibre	5.9g	24g
Sugar	5.6g	22g

Cookd masalas for green peas

Method

1
Heat water in a pot and add salt to it. When it comes to a boil, add the peas. Cook until the peas have softened. Add the palak leaves, and boil for just 20 seconds more, then immediately transfer it into a bowl of cold water. When it cools down, squeeze out the water and transfer it to a mixer jar. Blend into a smooth paste.
WaterSaltGreen PeasSpinach
2
In a pan, heat ghee and add the ginger and green chilli. Saute for a minute, then add carrot and beans. Season with salt and saute for 4-5 minutes, then add the prepared green paste and saute for saute for 3-4 minutes on high heat. Turn off the heat.
GheeGingerGreen ChilliCarrotBeansSalt
3
Once it has cooled down enough to handle, add paneer, potato and all the other seasonings and mix. Add roasted gram powder as needed to get the required consistency. You should be able to shape it properly. Take out small portions and shape it into cutlets/patties. Place a piece of cashew on top.
PaneerPotatoRoasted Jeera PowderRed Chilli FlakesBlack SaltGaram Masala PowderChaat Masala PowderKasuri MethiAmchur PowderRoasted Gram FlourCashew (half)
4
For Pan-Frying: Apply oil on a flat pan. Once it is hot, add the kebabs and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and serve.
Oil
5
For Air-Frying: To air-fry, first preheat the air-fryer to 200°c. Then grease the tray and place the kebabs. Apply some oil and air-fry for 12 minutes, turning it halfway through.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Hara Bhara Kebab take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Hara Bhara Kebab serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Hara Bhara Kebab vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Hara Bhara Kebab spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Hara Bhara Kebab?: 1 cup Green Peas, 1 bunch Spinach, 2 Potato, As needed Roasted Gram Flour, ¾ cup Carrot, ¾ cup Beans, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Hara Bhara Kebab?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Hara Bhara Kebab?: About 343 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.