Craving a savoury teatime snack? Try this crispy hara bhara kebab during Shravan

Make this chef-recommended Shravan snack which is delightfully crispy on the outside and soft and flavourful on the inside.

During Shravan, many devotees fast or follow a vegetarian diet, choosing simple meat-free meals throughout the holy month. But vegetarian food does not have to feel repetitive or leave you craving something more indulgent and flavourful. There are many options, filling and decadent, from hearty main courses to crispy evening treats.

Tea time, especially, you get the irresistible itch to try something crunchy and savoury with your hot cup of tea.

If you are looking for an easy, homemade snack for your evening tea and to satisfy your taste buds' craving for something savoury, then we have got just the right recipe for you.

Chef Shamsul Wahid, Group Executive Chef at Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., shared with HT Lifestyle a simple green vegetable kebab recipe served with green chutney. With a preparation time of around 20 minutes and a cooking time of just 15 minutes, it is a simple snack to whip up at home.

Vegetable kebab is a great way to satiate your savoury cravings. (Picture credit: Chef Shamsul)

Ingredients

• Spinach: 2 cups
• Green peas: 1 cup
• Potatoes, boiled: 2 medium
• Fresh coriander, chopped: 2 tbsp
• Green chilli, finely chopped: 1
• Ginger, grated: 1 tsp
• Roasted cumin powder: 1 tsp
• Garam masala: ½ tsp
• Chaat masala: ½ tsp
• Breadcrumbs: ½ cup
• Salt: to taste
• Oil: 2 to 3 tbsp for shallow-frying
• Green chutney: to serve

Method

• Prepare the greens: Blanch the spinach in hot water for one minute. Transfer it immediately to cold water, drain well and finely chop. Boil the green peas until tender and mash them roughly.
• Make the kebab mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the boiled potatoes, spinach, green peas, coriander, green chilli and ginger. Mash everything together until evenly mixed.
• Add the seasoning: Add the roasted cumin powder, garam masala, chaat masala and salt. Mix well.
• Bind the mixture: Add the breadcrumbs gradually and mix until the kebab mixture is firm enough to hold its shape.
• Shape the kebabs: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into small, flat patties.
• Cook until golden: Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Shallow-fry the kebabs for three to four minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden.
• Serve: Serve the Hara Bhara Kebabs hot with green chutney

Why should you make Hara Bhara Kebabs? They are a fun way to spruce up your Shravan menu. Crispy on the outside, they have a soft centre filled with green vegetables. The green chutney adds just the right amount of zing to every crunchy bite, making it a perfect teatime snack.