Hara Bhara kabab (Fresh greens used in a patty)

'HARA-BHARA' When translated means Fresh green in colour. The kababs obviously derive the name due to their fresh green colour. This colour is acquired by the fresh green veggies available in the season. esp. Winters in India. Mashed potatoes, mixed with some greens and spices is shaped into a patty or cutlet and shallow fried to crisp and golden. 

INGREDIENTS :

Potatoes , Boiled and mashed  4 Medium sized 

1 small bunch of spinach leaves 

Green peas 1 bowl 

Green chillies 4 to 6 nos

Coriander leaves 1 fistful 

Mint leaves  1/2 bowl 

Coriander powder 2 tsp

Cumin powder      2 tsp

Red chilli powder   1 tsp

Asafoetida (Hing powder) 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder                1/2 tsp    

Cornflour              1 Tbsp for binding 

Cashews for garnishing 

Oil for shallow frying 

Salt to taste

METHOD :

1. Boil and Mash the potatoes and keep aside.

2. Boil the green peas and keep aside.

3. Blanch the spinach leaves with very little water. 

4. Drain all the water and keep the leaves aside to cool.

5. In a mixer grinder, add the boiled peas, spinach leaves, mint leaves, coriander and chillies and grind to a dry paste ** DO NOT ADD ANY WATER .The paste should be as dry as possible

6. Mix the green paste, potatoes and all the other ingredients except Oil and cashews. 

7. Mix well to form a dough.

8. Make small balls of the dough and roll them flat in the shape of a patty.

9. Fix a cashew on each patty for garnishing.

10 In a pan heat some Oil and shallow fry the patties till crisp and golden brown on both the sides.

11. Drain on absorbent paper when done.

12. Serve Hot with tomato ketchup or green chutney.