Ingredients
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2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup grated carrots
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 -inch piece of ginger, grated
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1 green chili pepper, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
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1 Salt and black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup chickpea flour (besan)
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1 Cooking oil for frying
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1 Burger buns
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1 Vegan yogurt or vegan mayo for condiments
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1 Sliced cucumber, red onion, and lettuce for garnish
Directions
Assemble your Spicy Vegan Indian Chickpea Burger by spreading vegan yogurt or vegan mayo on the bottom half of each burger bun. Top with a lettuce leaf, a slice of cucumber, and a slice of red onion. Add a burger patty and complete with the top bun. Enjoy the bold flavors of India in a wholesome burger!
Adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of green chili pepper and cayenne pepper. You can also serve these burgers with your favorite Indian chutneys or pickles for an extra kick of flavor. Enjoy!
Steps
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In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, grated carrots, finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili pepper. Pulse until the mixture is combined but still has some texture. |
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Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and add the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. |
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Gradually add chickpea flour to the mixture until it reaches a consistency that allows you to form burger patties. Start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed. |
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Shape the mixture into burger patties of your desired size. |
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Fry the burger patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and heated through. |
