This hara bhara kabab recipe is a healthy and flavourful vegetarian delight made with spinach, green peas, potatoes, and aromatic Indian spices. Cooked using Kings Sunflower Oil, these kababs develop a crispy outer layer while remaining soft and delicious inside. They are perfect as an Indian vegetarian starter, tea time snack, or for festive gatherings.
This recipe combines wholesome vegetables with mild spices to create nutritious and delicious kababs. Shallow-fried in Kings Sunflower Oil, the kababs become perfectly crisp on the outside while retaining a soft, flavour-packed centre, making them ideal for healthy Indian snacks and party starter recipes.
These kababs have a mildly spiced, earthy flavour from spinach, green peas, coriander, ginger, and garam masala. The vegetable mixture is shaped into patties and shallow-fried in Kings Sunflower Oil until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior. This easy veg kabab recipe is both satisfying and nutritious.
Follow these simple steps to prepare this recipe with balanced flavor and texture.
Blanch spinach and squeeze out excess water before chopping it finely.
Boil green peas and mash them lightly.
Add mashed potatoes, spinach, peas, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, and spices.
Mix in garam masala, cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt to taste.
Combine everything well to form a firm mixture.
Divide the mixture into equal portions.
Shape each portion into round or oval kababs.
If needed, coat lightly with breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.
Place the shaped kababs on a plate.
Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
Heat Kings Sunflower Oil in a non-stick pan or shallow frying pan.
Place the kababs gently into the hot oil.
Cook over medium heat until the underside becomes golden brown.
Flip carefully and cook the other side until evenly crisp.
Remove once both sides are perfectly golden and crispy.
Arrange the kababs on a serving platter.
Serve with mint chutney, green chutney, or tomato ketchup.
Garnish with onion rings and lemon wedges for extra freshness.
Enjoy as a delicious Indian vegetarian starter or tea-time snack.
Serve immediately for the best flavour and texture.
Using the right cooking oil helps bring out the natural flavours of vegetables while ensuring even cooking. Kings Sunflower Oil is an excellent choice for shallow frying, helping kababs develop a light, crispy exterior while maintaining their soft and flavourful centre.
While mustard oil provides a stronger flavour and groundnut oil offers a nutty taste, Kings Sunflower Oil has a light and neutral profile that allows the fresh vegetables and spices to shine. It is a great choice for preparing protein-rich vegetarian snacks, healthy Indian snacks, and a variety of party starter recipes with consistent results.