Preparations

Blanching Spinach

• Boil water and then switch off the flame. Keep rinsed spinach in hot water for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a help of tongs and keep aside for water to drain completely. Squeeze leaves gently if there is extra water.
• Finely chop the spinach and coriander leaves , keep aside.
• Chop green chillies , grate ginger and set aside.

Other Preparations

• Roast besan (gram flour) in a small pan till it becomes aromatic and changes its color. Don’t over roast or darken the gram flour.
• If using Poha ( flattened rice) , then powder it in a mixer and set aside.
• Steam peas and boil potatoes and set aside.

To make Hara Bhara Kabab

• Into a mixing bowl grate the boiled potatoes , to the same bowl add boiled green peas and chopped spinach . Add roasted gram , poha powder , all spices and herbs in the bowl.
• Mix well everything and mash the kabab mixture with a potato masher.
• Shape into round patties. Press a cashew halve on each patty.
• Heat oil in a pan or skillet. Pan fry the kabab till crisp and golden on both sides. Flip and cook on both sides evenly.
• Once done then place them on kitchen paper towels.
• Serve hara bhara kabab hot mint chutney or tomato ketchup.