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Rajma Veggie Burger

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Now that we’ve got Impossible and Beyond Burgers I’m not sure if anyone really cares much for the traditional veggie burger which is a shame because I still love a good patty made with actual veggies and beans all mashed together and seasoned well.

 It is its own entity and shouldn’t be compared to a beef burger or anything mimicking the latter either.

Instead of using black beans, for my veggie burger I like to use rajma aka red kidney beans. You can use the fresh ones or a take a short-cut with a can like I do here.

For the seasonings I use a mix of cumin, coriander, turmeric, chaat, masala and amchur. And for the veggies – I use finely diced onions, carrots, bell pepper, and peas.

This is an incredibly simple recipe, and great for all your 2021 weight loss goals. I know for a fact that I can’t be the only one who has gained weight in quarantine.

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Rajma Veggie Burger

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can of kidney beans (may substitute with freshly boiled kidney beans)
  • 1 medium-sized potato (boiled)
  • 2 Tbsp carrot (diced)
  • 2 Tbsp onion (diced)
  • 2 Tbsp bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro (diced)
  • 2 Tbsp peas
  • 1 serrano pepper (may de-seed or leave out if you don't want it spicy)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala
  • 1/2 tsp amchur
  • salt (to taste)

Burger Assembly

  • 4-5 burger buns
  • mayo
  • avocado
  • tomato slices
  • sliced onion

Instructions

  1. Drain you kidney beans and set aside in a bowl. Peel and boil your potato in salted water.

  2. Once the potato is fork tender and has cooled down, add it to the bowl of kidney beans. Using a fork or potato masher, mash together.

  3. Now finely dice all your veggies and add to the potato and bean mixture.

  4. Toss in your spices and bread crumbs. Mix well.

  5. Taste and adjust for seasonings. Add salt accordingly.

  6. Now take scoopfuls of the veggie burger mixture and form into patties. This recipe should make about 4-5 patties.

  7. Set aside in the fridge for a few hours to firm up. (This is an optional step. If you can't wait, feel free to skip to frying them).

  8. Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to a frying pan and fry the patties on medium-heat on each side until golden brown.

  9. Serve with buns and your favorite toppings. I like to add cheese, mayo, onion, and avocado!