Punjabi-Style Green Veggie Kebabs

Name: Punjabi-Style Green Veggie Kebabs (Hara Bhara Kebab)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups raw spinach, blanched and finely chopped; 1 cup frozen green peas, blanched; ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint; 2 green chiles, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled, boiled, and mashed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, roasted and pounded in a mortar and pestle; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder; Sunflower or canola oil, for frying; Sunflower or canola oil, for frying

Hara Bhara Kebab

Preparation info

Yield:
12 to 15
kebabs

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

Hara Bhara Kebab is a nutritious snack bursting with the goodness of spinach, green peas, and aromatic herbs. Originating in North India, these kebabs are light yet satisfying and remind me of the vibrant, healthy recipes of Punjabi cuisine—perfect as an appetizer or a midday snack.

Ingredients

2 cups raw spinach, blanched and finely chopped
1 cup frozen green peas, blanched
¼

Asia
India
Punjab
Snack
Starter
Vegan

Method

In a large bowl, blend the spinach, peas, cilantro, mint, green chiles, garlic, and ginger to form a coarse mixture. Stir in the mashed potatoes and onion. Next, stir in the fennel seeds, cornstarch, salt and pepper, to taste, garam masala, and chaat masala powder. Combine well and adjust the salt and spices to taste. Shape the mixture into small, flat patties.

Heat the oil in a pan and