It breaks my heart to hear burgers are catergorized as junk food. They are soooo delicious just like all the members of junk food family. Since we are living in a calorie conscious world we need to watch what we eat, not that I munch a burger every other day but every calorie counts, right. So then why not replace the deep fried patty with a healthy chickpea shallow fried patty!!?? I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome, it tastes so much better that you must try it.
Traditionally burger & french fries are a great combo, but since I wanted to keep my junk food at minimum I opted them out.
Chickpea is very popularly known as white chana in India & main ingredient of some very famous Indian delicacies like Chole, Chana masala etc. Chickpea is not only a healthy source of proteins, fiber & carbohydrates but also a great source of zinc which is one of most popular hair loss prevention mineral. With so many benefits involved couldn't think of a better option for my patty, agree?
Chickpea is very popularly known as white chana in India & main ingredient of some very famous Indian delicacies like Chole, Chana masala etc. Chickpea is not only a healthy source of proteins, fiber & carbohydrates but also a great source of zinc which is one of most popular hair loss prevention mineral. With so many benefits involved couldn't think of a better option for my patty, agree?
Ingredients:
For the Chickpea Patty:
1 cup of soaked chickpea (soaked overnight)
1-2 cups of breadcrumbs (as required)
5-6 small spring onions
2 garlic cloves
2 green chilies
Juice of 1/2 lime
few coriander leaves finely chopped
1/2 tsp chaat masala
1/4 tsp black pepper powder (or to taste)
salt to taste
For assembling the burger:
4-5 Burger buns (can use whole wheat)
Some lettuce (am using mix springs, you could use iceberg or any lettuce of your choice)
1 large tomato sliced
1/2 large onions sliced & the rings separated
1-2 tbsp Butter
Coriander & Mint Chutney (as required)
Tomato ketchup (as required)
chili sauce (optional) (as required)
salt & pepper to taste
Method:
To make Chickpea Patty:
- Soak the chickpea overnight or for 8hours. When ready drain the water completely & allow to stand for 1/2 hour. We want to ensure the water is drained off else it would make the batter liquidy.
- In a mixer, blend soaked chickpea, garlic, green chilies & spring onions to a smooth batter.
- Remove this batter into a bowl & to it add bread crumbs, lime juice, chaat masala, salt, pepper & coriander leaves.
- Mix well to form a firm dough. Add more bread crumbs if you find the dough is too sticky.
- Apply few drops of oil on your palm & start shaping the chickpea patty. (Oil will prevent the batter from sticking to your hand. You can try & make the patty approximately same or one size smaller than your buns)
- Heat a griddle or pan & coat it with few drops of oil. Once hot, put the pattie on it. Flip once the bottom side is done. Cook the other side too till you get a nice golden brown color.
- That's it our Chickpea patty is ready, Keep aside.
Assembling the Burger:
- Slice your buns horizontally right at the center to get two equal part.
- Now take the flat portion & apply some butter followed by Green chutney.
- Place some lettuce/greens on top, the chutney will act as glue & help to keep the lettuce in place.
- Put the patty over the lettuce & drizzle some chili sauce on top.
- Then place the tomato & onion slices & sprinkle some salt & pepper.
- Now on the inside of the fluffy portion of the bun, apply some butter followed by tomato ketchup & place it on top of the onions.
That's it, our delicious & healthy burger is ready. Decorate it with a cherry tomato & a toothpick & serve with Baked Fries & salad or your choice.
Stay Healthy, Happy Cooking!!
Shweta
Lovely clicks Shweta..Looks so bright and good.. Loved the chickpea patty 🙂 Good one!! 🙂
Thanks 🙂 Do try it!!
Delicious.....nice idea as well
wow mouthwatering burger 🙂 love this recipe
This is delicious!! I love your recipe collection ! I'm your 99th follower Shewta!! 🙂 {Wish I was the 100th though :D)
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