HARA BHARA KABAB

Hara Bhara kabab is a tasty alternative for those who love kababs but are vegetarian; it gets its name and green colour from the healthy spinach in it

Preparation Time : 20-25 minutes

Cooking Time : 5-10 minutes

Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS:

·         10-12 leaves Spinach

·         3/4 cup Green peas (boiled and mashed)

·         3-4 Boiled Potatoes (grated)

·         3 Green chillies (finely chopped) optional

·         2 tsp Ginger paste

·         2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped)

·         1 tsp Chaat masala

·         Salt to taste

·         2 tbsp Cornflour

·         Oil for deep-frying

 METHOD:

·         Blanch spinach leaves in two cups of boiling salted water for five minutes.

·         Drain, refresh in cold water and squeeze out excess water.

·         Finely chop spinach

·         Add peas and potatoes. Mix well.

·         Add green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves, chaat masala and salt.

·         Add cornflour for binding.

·         Divide the mixture into twenty-four equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and then press it between your palms to give it a flat round shape (like tikki).

·         Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.

·         Deep-fry the tikkis on medium heat for three to four minutes.

·         Drain onto an absorbent paper.

·         Serve hot with a Tomato Ketchup.