Spicy Indian Chickpea Burger

Ingredients

• For the Chickpea Patty:

• 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 -inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 small green chili, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour (besan) or as needed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

• For the Mint-Coriander Chutney:

• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 small green chili (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 Salt to taste
• 2 -3 tablespoons water

• For Serving:

• 1 Whole wheat or gluten-free burger buns
• 1 Sliced cucumber
• 1 Sliced tomato
• 1 Red onion rings
• 1 Lettuce leaves