Hara Bara is a veg based kebab / patty . They are a popular Indian snack and street food , it is a potato and green veg based patty.

Can be enjoyed as a Light meal , after school snack or with Chai as part of Festive tea party.

Here’s my take – it’s very much of a wing it Recipe. It’s very forgiving and can be played around with.

• 3 potatoes
• 2 medium sweet potatoes ( optional)
• 2 1/2 cups worth Greens ( peas , green pepper and spinach – green beans can be used too )
• Salt
• 1/2 tsp amchur ( dried mango powder for tartness ) a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of sugar can also do the trick
• Lemon zest for freshness
• Chopped dhania and mint
• Grated ginger
• Chopped green chilli to taste
• Dry spices ( chili powder, garam masala, dhania – jeera powder)
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs ( or I used Poha – flattened rice )
• 2/3 TB Chana flour or rice flour
• Optional – chopped nuts ( coconut, peanuts and sesame )

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• Boil and mash potatoes
• Blanch spinach and thoroughly squeeze all excess water
• In a pan soften your greens to soften and get rid of excess moisture
• Blitz into a paste ( don’t add water as you don’t want green mix runny )
• Add to mashed potatoes
• Season with salt and spices
• Add chopped fresh greens , chilli ginger etc
• Taste
• Make into balls and slightly flatten , top with a cashew .
• Optional- make ball and add the mixed nuts in center, close and form patty , top with nuts
• Once patties completed, drizzle oil in pan , fry until golden on both sides.
• Serve warm with a chutney or lemon ( I served a mayo with mint )

If you are making them for Diwali or a festive occasion , I’d recommend adding the nuts for a special touch.