Wednesday, March 6, 2024

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

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.

Related : How to make Hariyali Chicken Kabab

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.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Chicken Kebab in Oven | Chicken Kabob recipe

Chicken Kebab, a delicious chicken dish made from the marinated chicken, thread into the skewer and cook it on the oven/ grill.

In today's recipe, i will be sharing the recipe to cook in the oven. As winter is in peak here, i always find reason to turn on my oven, in addition to the sweet treats, i'm making this kind of kabab frequently now. Not only it's delicious, it's easy to put it together.

You can marinate the chicken and keep it in refrigerator over night, the next day, bring it to room temperature, thread into the skewer and it's ready to go into the oven.It can be served as starter or as side dish for rice or even you can stuff inside your flat breads and make it as roll.

If you have been following me on Instagram, you might knew about the cauliflower kabab that i had shared recently, since i got a few dms on how to make it, will share that recipe soon, in the mean time, you can keep this as reference and make the cauliflower kabab too.

Now coming back to today's recipe, make sure to cut the chicken into equal size to ensure even cooking. Next, if you're making kabab in the oven for first time, keep an eye on the chicken after 18-20 mins since every oven is little different and the time may varies in your oven.That's it, now let's check out on how to make this chicken kebab.

Chicken Kabab in Oven

Preparation Time : 2 hrs | Cooking Time : 25 mins | Serves : 2 to 3
Recipe Category: Chicken | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
Boneless Chicken - 1/2 lb
Curd -1/4 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp
Red food color - few drops(optional)
Dried kasturi methi - 1 tsp
Capsicum - 1/4 cup (cubed)
Onion - 1/4 cup(cubed)

Procedure

Cut the chicken into bite size, clean the chicken well and pat dry with paper towel, in a bowl add curd, spices(red chili, turmeric, coriander & garam masala powder),ginger garlic paste & salt.Mix it well together.

Next add oil, lemon juice, food color(if using) & kasthuri methi and mix it well.

Add chicken, onion & capsicum into the marination and mix it well together. Cover it with lid and let it marinate for minimum 2 hrs.

Preheat the oven at 425 F. Place a parchment/ foil paper on the bottom of the baking tray, thread chicken, onion & capsicum alternatively on to the skewers and place it on the baking tray without touching the bottom of the tray.

Bake it in the preheated oven for 20- 35 mins. Rotate the tray twice in between the baking time for even cooking.

Delicious Chicken Kabab is ready to serve. Serve it with mint chutney & some lemon wedges.

Related: How to make Kebab Green Chutney