The Vegan Hara Bhara Falafel Kabab are healthy, easy to make and delicious! You’ll love this vegan Fusion recipe and it has a crispy texture with the perfect blend of flavors! They’re rich in proteins too!
What is Harabhara Falafel Kabab?
I am sure you must be confused with the name of this recipe. Why is it called Vegan Hara Bhara Falafel Recipe? So what happens when Hara Bhara kabab meets Falafel ??? MAGIC! These Amazingly delicious Vegan Hara Bhara Falafel Kababs are so tasty that you will never be able to settle with just one or two or even three. A perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for a snack option for an evening party. All the good greens like spinach, broccoli, edamame, peas, bell peppers make this healthy and the chickpeas make this tasty and taking it to a whole different level. Golden crunchy on the outside, these are almost bites that would melt in your mouth which no one can ignore including your kids.
Yes, Its a No FRY Harabhara Kabab / Falafel Recipe!
I am sharing one of my successful experiment with you all today. A few days back I was all set to make falafel and I wanted to finish off the greens that I had left in my refrigerator. So that's how these Hara Bhara Falafel Kababs were BORN and it turned out wonderful. I made these poppers in the Ableskiver pan instead of deep frying the kabab with just 1 tablespoon oil in low flame.
One Harabhara Kabab, multiple options to make them
This Vegan Hara Bhara falafel Kababs are so easy to make that it can be made in
- Ableskiver pan / Appe pan
- Air fryer ( The temperature and air fryer time given in the recipe instructions )
- Bake them(The temperature and baking time is in the recipe instructions)
- Shallow fry them
- Make them in an air fryer(instructions given in notes)
Make it a Harabhara Falafel Kabab burger!
They go great in a burger bun (make them little larger), but most of the time I add them to a bowl full of vegetables and drizzle with our avocado dressing ( and that's my lunch) and the kids enjoy it with ketchup as a mid-afternoon snack or pack this in their lunch boxes. The dough comes together quickly in the food processor. These kababs are naturally vegan and gluten-free. You can make a large batch of the dough that you can freeze for later.
If you have all the ingredients handy, these Kababs will take you less than 30 minutes to make and serve, if you’re looking to cook a protein-rich meal, this is one recipe you should consider saving.
If you like this recipe, here are a few more snack recipes to try our
1 Quinoa Bites ( Vegan + Gluten-free)
2 Farali Pattice ( potato ball stuffed with coconut)
*The original recipe was published on Jul 13 2018 and has been updated with relevant text and content
Vegan Hara Bhara Falafel Kabab
Ingredients
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 cup Broccoli
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Peas
- 1/2 cup Edamame
- 1 /2 cup Onion
- 3 cups or 2 8oz can Organic Garbanzo Beans.( You could even soak the garbanzo beans overnight and pressure cook it )
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the greens for few mins .Drain the water and shock with with cold water.so it retains the bright green color.
- Add all the ingredients into a food processor, except oil and pulse until coarse.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as required.
- Scoop a tbsp. of the mixture and make round balls.
- Pour a few drop of oil in each cavity of the appe pan and heat it. If you don't have an appe pan, you can use the panfrying technique to make them healthy.
- Add the uncooked balls and cook them on each side for about 3-4 minutes on medium gas. Make sure you consistently turn the balls.
Notes
For baking them : Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Take around a tablespoon of falafel mixture into balls and then flatten into discs and place on baking sheet .
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, flip and bake on second side for 10-15 minutes (until golden brown)
Air-fryer instructions
Shape the falafel mixture into small balls (about 1.5" in diameter). Arrange about 9 falafel balls in a single layer in your air fryer basket and air-fry for about 15 minutes at 380° F.The falafel is done when it's golden brown and crisp.
Harika says
Tried these in the appe pan ! They were yummy buy mushy ! Anything to avoid that mushiness in the middle ?
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Harika, make sure you squeeze all the water from the greens also as mentioned in the post you can add some thin poha or even chickpea flour or rice flour :)
Mansi Sachdev says
Yum yum yum Tried these last weekend when we had guests over and these were super hit Shall be making these again
Kelly says
These look delicious! I’m always up for a vegetarian dish!
leahashley85 says
These look amazing, sound flavorful, and simple to make. Pinning for later!! Thanks a bunch!
Corinne says
This looks phenomenal! I’ve never tried it before but I really want to now ☺️
Soniya Saluja says
Give it a shot Corinne you won't be disappointed ?
Sara Welch says
These look like a really tasty snack! I would love to make these sometime!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Sara, it's very easy and you will find most of the ingredients in your pantry And refrigerator! Hope.you try it soon :)
Celebrating Sweets says
My kids would also love these with ketchup. I can't wait to try them!
Soniya Saluja says
Both my boys devour these with ketchup too ;) do share your feedback with us after you give it a try !
dannii2013 says
You just can't beat homemade falafel. Our 1 year old loves it too and it's so easy to make
Soniya Saluja says
Totally agree with the easy part :) do give this fusion a try too ! Thanks :)
Sara Lehman says
These sound wonderful! I love all of the ingredients and anticipate these being really tasty!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks, that's great.. do share your experience with us !
Amy | The Cook Report says
I adore falafel, this looks like such a healthy version!
Kate Veggie Desserts says
What tasty looking falafels! I'd definitely go for the air fryer method. Yum!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
These look so good and healthy. I love that they're vegan!
Aysha Tayab-Ratsep says
These sound amazing and really creative! Well done. I've never heard of an appe pan but I'm glad I have. I'll have to try these and bake them in a muffin tin. Thank you for sharing this!
Soniya Saluja says
Glad you liked this fusion recipe of ours ? yes you can bake them in a muffin pan or evne in a baking tray.. I have given the instructions in notes :) do share your experience with us Aysha !
Sara Miller says
Oh wow, this sounds delicious! Very different from anything I've made before but I might have to try it!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Sara, do share your feedback with us after you try them:)
Beth says
I've always wanted to get an Ableskiver pan! This looks like a great use for one!!
Soniya Saluja says
If you have not yet bought one.. get on soon Beth :) you won't be disappointed!
Kristine says
I love every single one of these ingredients, how tasty! Pinning this to try, thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
I know right?! Tell me about the healthy greens and no fry protein and fiber packed bites..hope you get a chance to try it soon!
meredith says
I am always on the lookout for new and fun falafel recipes and can not wait to try these hara bhara falafel. I love all of the veggies you have included in the recipe!!!
Soniya Saluja says
Thanks Meredith, my kids all.it the green mean fafale ;) hope.you try and share your experience with us :)
Catherine Brown says
Wow! These look fabulous. Love all those healthy ingredients too... I don't often see spinach and broccoli together!
killingthyme says
I love homemade falafel! This looks and sounds delicious. So easy to make, too.