Vegetarian Chickpea Burger Recipe
This delightful Vegetarian Chickpea Burger is the perfect dinner for your Friday movie nights. Quick and easy to prepare, this meal can be ready in under an hour, or you can make the chickpea patties ahead of time and assemble the burger in just 30 minutes. This dish is light, healthy, and bursting with flavor, making it a great choice for a satisfying main course.
Cuisine: Continental
Course: Main Course
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Burger:
- 6 Burger buns, halved
- 2 Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 1 Onion, thinly sliced
- A few leaves of Iceberg lettuce
For the Chickpea Patties:
- 1 cup Kabuli Chana (White Chickpeas), soaked for 8 hours
- 2 Potatoes (Aloo), boiled and cubed
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
- A small bunch of Mint Leaves (Pudina), finely chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin powder (Jeera)
- 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder
- 3 tbsp Gram flour (besan)
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chickpea Patties:
- Boil the potatoes and set them aside.
- In a pressure cooker, add the soaked chickpeas and some water. Pressure cook for 6-8 whistles. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Once the pressure is released, drain the excess water from the chickpeas and set them aside.
- In a food processor, combine the boiled potatoes, chickpeas, grated ginger, chopped onion, green chilies, mint leaves, cumin powder, chaat masala, gram flour, lemon juice, and salt.
- Blend the mixture to form a coarse dough, ensuring all ingredients are well combined, but avoid making it smooth. Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and spices as needed.
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Shape the Patties:
- Divide the chickpea mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into round patties. Lightly flatten each patty with your fingers and set them aside.
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Cook the Patties:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil (preferably in a cast iron skillet).
- Place the patties on the skillet and drizzle a bit of oil over them. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy. Be sure to cook them on medium heat to ensure they cook through.
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Assemble the Burger:
- Slice the burger buns horizontally. Optionally, toast the buns on the skillet with a little butter for extra flavor, or serve them as they are.
- Lay the bottom halves of the buns on a flat surface. Place a layer of iceberg lettuce on the bottom, followed by slices of tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- Top the vegetables with the cooked chickpea patty, then drizzle with honey mustard sauce (optional) before placing the top half of the bun over it.
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Serve:
- Serve your Vegetarian Chickpea Burger with a side of sweet potato and rosemary crisps or mango-flavored mixed fruit popsicles for a complete and delightful meal.
This recipe provides a wholesome, vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers, perfect for gatherings, parties, or just a simple, satisfying dinner. Enjoy!
