Air Fryer Hara Bhara Kabab is a healthy, green snack made with spinach, green peas, potatoes, and spices.
Unlike the deep-fried version, this air-fried recipe uses very little oil, making it light and guilt-free. It’s a perfect evening snack, starter for parties, or even a lunchbox recipe that everyone will enjoy.
About Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe Air Fried:
Hara Bhara Kabab is a popular North Indian starter that gets its name from the fresh green ingredients used like spinach, peas, and coriander leaves.
Traditionally, it is shallow-fried or deep-fried, but this air fryer version is equally crispy with far less oil.
The best part is that it’s packed with nutrition.
Spinach for iron, peas for protein, and potatoes for that perfect binding.
For binding, this recipe uses a mix of sattu (roasted gram flour) along with bread crumbs or poha powder. Together, they give the kababs the right texture, hold, and crispiness without needing extra oil.
With the air fryer, you can make these kababs quickly, without the heaviness of deep-frying.
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Serving Suggestion:
Serve hot with green chutney, mint chutney, or tomato ketchup.
Add them to wraps, burgers, or pita pockets for a wholesome meal.
Pair with masala chai or cold drinks as an evening snack.
Storage Suggestion:
The prepared mixture can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Once cooked, kababs taste best when eaten fresh, but you can refrigerate and reheat in the air fryer for 4–5 minutes before serving.
Pro Tips for Hara Bhara Kabab:
Add more bread crumbs or sattu if the mixture feels sticky.
Grease your hands lightly with oil before shaping the kababs.
Preheating the air fryer gives evenly crisp kabab
You can use roasted besan instead of sattu if you want.
You can replace potato with sweet potato.
You can also fry in ghee if serving for kids.
Why You Should Make This Healthy Hara Bhara Kabab Air Fryer Recipe:
Low-oil and guilt-free compared to fried snacks.
Packed with nutrition from spinach, peas, and sattu.
Vegan-friendly and can be made gluten-free with poha powder instead of breadcrumbs.
Air fryer cooking makes it quick, easy, and fuss-free.
Loved by kids and adults alike.
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Basic Ingredients Used to Make this Recipe:
Potatoes: Work as the main binder. They give body to the kababs and help hold the mixture together.
Spinach (Palak): Adds freshness, beautiful green color, and is rich in iron and fiber.
Green Peas: Provide protein, texture, and a slightly sweet flavor that balances the spices.
Coriander Leaves: Add aroma, freshness, and a burst of flavor to every bite.
Green Chilies: Give a spicy kick. You can adjust the amount as per taste.
Ginger: Brings warmth and aids digestion, balancing the flavors of the kababs.
Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour: Acts as a healthy binding agent and adds a nutty taste.
Bread Crumbs or Poha Powder: Absorb extra moisture and make the kababs crisp.
Garam Masala: A blend of Indian spices that adds depth and warmth.
Chaat Masala: Gives tanginess and enhances the overall flavor.
Salt: Brings all the flavors together.
Oil (for sautéing and spraying): Very little oil is needed in the air fryer, just enough to keep the kababs crisp and golden.
How to Make Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe Airfried:
Let us learn how to make this Low oil hara bhara kabab air fryer with my easy to follow step by step method. You can download the below recipe card for easy reference.
Air Fryer Hara Bhara Kabab
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes large
- 1/2 cup coriander leaves
- 1 cups green peas
- 2 green chilies adjust as per spice preference
- 120 gm spinach
- 3/4 inch ginger grated or minced
- 1 tsp oil to saute
- 2 tbsp chana sattu roasted gram flour
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs or powdered poha
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust as per taste
- 3/4 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- Oil little, for brushing on kabab
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender, ensuring they do not become mushy.
- Cool them completely and peel the potatoes.
- Pluck and rinse the spinach well, drain the water completely. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Saute ginger and green chilli for 30 seconds.
- Then add green peas, saute for 4-5 minutes or until the raw smell goes off.
- Add palak and saute on a medium high flame until it wilts off completely.
- Turn off the stove and cool all of these.
- Then add them in a blender with coriander leaves.
- Blend all of them to a smooth paste without adding water.
How to make Hara Bhara Kabab:
- In a mixing bowl, crumble the potatoes, add the ground spinach-pea mixture.
- Stir in chaat masala, garam masala, sattu, salt and poha powder (or bread crumbs) to bind the mixture into a dough that is non-sticky and easy to shape.(If the dough turns sticky, then add more poha powder or bread crumbs to absorb excess moisture.
- Then divide the dough to 10 portions.
- Grease your hands with a little oil and shape the mixture into small round patties or oval-shaped kababs. Place the kababs in air fryer and brush up some oil.
- Then air-fry at 180 degree for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. After flipping also brush some oil on the other side.
- Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt dip. These crispy and flavorful Hara Bhara Kebabs are packed with nutrition from spinach, peas, and potatoes, making them a delicious and healthy snack, with just minimal oil usage.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Question About Low Oil Hara Bhara Kabab Air Fryer:
Can I make hara bhara kabab without an air fryer?
Yes, you can shallow fry them on a tawa with little oil or bake them in an oven at 200°C for 20–25 minutes.
Why are my kababs breaking in the air fryer?
The mixture may be too soft. Add more bread crumbs or sattu to bind it better.
Can I freeze hara bhara kabab?
Yes, shape them and freeze on a tray, then store in an airtight bag. Air fry directly when needed.
Are hara bhara kababs healthy?
Yes, this air fryer version is low in oil and rich in iron, protein, and fiber. It’s a healthy snack for both kids and adults.
Can I skip potatoes in this recipe?
Potatoes help in binding. If you want to avoid them, you can use sweet potatoes or a little extra sattu as a binder.
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