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Home » Snacks » Chickpea Burger - Veg Burger

Chickpea Burger - Veg Burger

Published: Aug 11, 2012 · Modified: May 3, 2021 by Shweta Arora · This post may contain affiliate links

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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? 

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 ½ lime
few coriander leaves finely chopped
½ teaspoon chaat masala 
¼ teaspoon 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 
½ large onions sliced & the rings separated
1-2 tablespoon 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 ½ 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
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  1. Divya Pramil

    February 09, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Lovely clicks Shweta..Looks so bright and good.. Loved the chickpea patty 🙂 Good one!! 🙂

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  2. Shweta in the Kitchen

    September 04, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Thanks 🙂 Do try it!!

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  3. GK Arusuvai

    September 04, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    Delicious.....nice idea as well

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  4. Priyanka Verma

    August 16, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    wow mouthwatering burger 🙂 love this recipe

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  5. Kavi Foodomania

    August 14, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    This is delicious!! I love your recipe collection ! I'm your 99th follower Shewta!! 🙂 {Wish I was the 100th though :D)

    Bake Fest Event & Giveaway!
    Foodomania!

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