As the cold weather approaches, so do cravings for those hearty warm dishes. It's probably true that a lot of people throw that healthy diet out the window as warm weather disappears, but it doesn't has to be that way! A lot of hearty hot foods also means things like deep frying and overdoses of fatty ingredients...not this little gem that we love :)
The very popular Hara Bhara Kabab or green veg cutlet is usually made by deep frying, not the best if you are conscious of keeping calories low. At our place, this little goodie is preferred not deep fried but pan fried instead - the same crunchy texture with softness inside, only a whole lot healthier!
Here it is, my version of HARA BHARA KABAB:
Ingredients: 1 cup peas, 1 cup blanched spinach, 1 onion chopped, 1 chilli chopped, 1 teaspoon crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon crushed ginger, a small plate of corn flour, a small plate of bread crumbs, a little oil for pan frying.
Make: In a pan, add in a spoon of oil and saute the chilli, onion, garlic and ginger. Add the peas and spinach with salt to taste. Cook together for a few minutes. Let it cool then transfer to a blender. Pulse a few times and ensure it does not become a smooth paste.
Make small cutlet shapes, dip into the plate of corn flour then bread crumbs. Now to pan fry these cutlets, add some oil (the less the better) and fry on each side until golden brown.
Serve hot with side salad, chutney or anything you choose!
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