Masala Chickpea Burger

15 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (328 g) cooked white chickpeas
  • 2 cups (380 g) cooked brown rice (any kind)
  • 1 cup (150 g) uncooked yam or sweet potato, peeled and grated
  • 1 carrot, grated (you can also use zucchini)
  • 1/2 cup (35 g) white cabbage, grated
  • 1/2 small white onion, peeled and minced
  • 1 (1 inch [2.5-cm)) piece ginger root, peeled and grated or minced
  • 3/4 cup (69 g) gram (chickpea) flour (besan)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chile powder or cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 cup (4 g) minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons oil, plus more for pan frying

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor, blend the chickpeas and rice until well combined.
  2. 2
    Add the remaining ingredients and process again until smooth.
  3. 3
    With your hands, form the mixture into small balls and flatten them into patties.
  4. 4
    If the dough is too sticky and soft, just add a little more gram flour.
  5. 5
    Set aside on a tray.
  6. 6
    In a shallow frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  7. 7
    Add the patties and heat until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  8. 8
    I like to put a lid on the pan and cook for an additional minute on each side to make sure the patties and the gram flour are cooked through.
  9. 9
    Serve on a hamburger bun with all the fixings, or on a large lettuce leaf for a lighter meal.

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