Green stuffed kebab
Hara bhara kebas are fried patties made with cooked spinach and peas, which give tthem their green color.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons chickpeas (chana dal, dried skinless chickpeas)
1 pinch ginger
2 cloves garlic (peeled and grated)
2 chili pepper (chopped)
1⁄2 package spinach (washed, dried and chopped)
1⁄4 paneer
1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala (or chaat masala, or half and half)
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 teaspoon cooking oil
water (to cook the chana dal)
Instructions
In a 1/4 cup of water, pressure cook the chana dal, ginger, chilies and garlic, afterwards draining out excess water.
Combine the mixture with peas, spinach and blend.
Add into the mixture the paneer, chaat masala and garam masala, mix well then divide into 6 equal flat portions.
Roll the portions in the breadcrumbs and fry on both sides until they are brown in color.
Yield
4 servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Notes
Chana dal will take about 5 minutes to cook in a pressure cooker. Add 3/4 cup for 2 tablespoons of chana dal.
Serve with raita or chutney.
Source
vegetables, dairy
frying, appetizer, side dish
Indian food recipes
Food in Asia
Food in Asia