I have posted bean and quinoa burger in my earlier post. This is also a similar one except that this is more filling, it retains its shape well unlike the quinoa burger that is a bit on the softer side. This is a full meal on its own with proteins and carbohydrates. The seasoning depends on individual taste. You can make it spicy according to your taste as well. The corn flour in the burger gives the crunchy texture. Note that this is not deep fried; as all the ingredients used to make it are pre-cooked. It is also a healthier version for health conscious people as you can get the right texture by shallow frying it on a griddle or a grill pan.
Ingredients:
For the burgers:
Kidney beans or Rajmah - 1 cup (Soaked over night and cooked until soft and drained)
Potato- 1 large, boiled and mashed
Corn flour - 2 table spoons
Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
Green chillies - 2, Chopped fine
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp (This is optional, use it only if needed)
Cilantro/Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons (Chopped fine)
Amchur powder - 2 tsp
Chaat masala - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for shallow frying (You can also use oil spray)
For serving:
Burger buns - 8 nos
1/4 cup mint and coriander chutney
1/4 cup garlic chutney
Salad leaves as required
Cucumber, onion, pickles and tomato slices
Cheese slice - Optional
Method:
1. Using either a food processor, or a potato masher, mash the beans until soft. (If there are a few unmashed pieces of beans, dont worry, that will add a crunch to the burger)
2. In a big bowl, add the mashed beans, mashed potato, all the dry powders, cilantro, green chillies, bread crumbs, corn flour and salt. Mix well to form a soft mixture. Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
3. Make about 8 small portions and roll them into small balls shaping like patties
4. Heat a griddle or a grill pan and add oil spray or 1 tablespoon of oil. Swirl the pan to coat all the edges
5. Fry these patties, turning both sides until they are crisp on the outside.
6. You can also grill these patties with a cheese slice until cheese melts slightly
Assembling the burgers:
1. Toast the buns with butter until lightly golden
2. Apply Mint and coriander chutney on one slice of the bun and garlic chutney on the other side
3. Arrange some lettuce and place one patty on it
4. Arrange Cucumber, onion, pickles and tomato slices on top of the burger
5. Close with the remaining half of the bun and serve immediately.
Note:
The patties can also be eaten as is with some green chutney and tomato kethup on the side
Rajmah can be substituted with chikpeas or black beans.
Paneer can be used instead of Potato
Use coconut oil or olive oil spray instead of regular oil to give a distinct coconut flavor to the patties.
Mint Chutney:
Grind together 1 cup packed mint leaves, 1 cup packed chopped coriander leaves with 4-5 green chilli peppers, lemon juice and salt. Store in air tight container
Spicy Garlic chutney:
Soak 6-7 kashmiri red chillies in water until soft. Grind this soaked chillies with 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder and 1-2 cloves of garlic and salt until smooth.
Note: Kashmiri chillies are a variety of chillies that gives the bright color to any dish, they are not that spicy. They are wrinkly in texture.
Omit the red chilli powder if not eating too spicy.
