Veggie burger is not only a healthy alternative to traditional burgers but also incredibly delicious. Making your own Veggie Burger at home gives you a chance to customize the flavors and ingredients as per your taste preferences. In this details guide, we are going through the process of creating mouthwatering homemade veggie burgers which is fully packed with flavor, nutrition and taste also.
Veggie Burger hold a special place in the hearts and stomachs of people around the whole world. From its humble beginnings as a basic sandwich to a delight burgers have involve into a culinary cultures. In this disquisition, we immersed into the fascinating history, diverse variations, and popularity of the loving burger.
Origins and History
The burger is originated in the United States in the late 19th century. Although there are several competing claims to its invention, one popular story credits Louis Lassen, a Danish immigrant and owner of Louis’ Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, with creating the first hamburger sandwich in 1900.
Ingredients
- 1 can of fresh chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 big size potatoes
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed (or flax seed meal)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Burger buns
- Toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado, cheese, etc.)
- Olive oil for cooking
How to make Veg Burger
Process of making patties
- First start with making the patties for Burger.
- Take all the veggies and wash it, 3 big aloo (potatoes) cube size, 2 Carrots (gajar) cube size, 1 cup fresh green peas, 8-10 beans.
- After washing them peel and chop potatoes and carrots to cube size, and chop the beans to very small size except both side of beans.
- Take a deep pan, or cooker, or steamer and place a pressure cooker rack or trivet to boil the veggies, add water to the pan or cooker then place a steamer plate over it, then add all the vegetables to it and let them boil over high flame for 10 to 15 min on pan or steamer or uncover the pan ans check them by using a fork and on pressure cooker for 2 whistles, till cooked properly.
Making Veg Patties in easy way
- Make sure while cooking that boil the vegetables that much, it does not get drip while mixing.
- Take a large mixing bowl, add the veggies and take these ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste or minced
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chili
- 1 teaspoon chopped onion
- chopped bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ black pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- Use a spoon or your hands or a masher to mix all the ingredients till everything well combined. Make sure that the mixture holds together when pressed but is not too wet. If the mixture is too dry, you can add a tablespoon of water at a time you are mashing it or till reach the desired consistency.
- For more crispness add 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoon of cornflour mix them and let them set for some time.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions or how many patties you want to make and shape them into patties of your required size and thickness. You can make 4-6 patties depending on the size.
- Now take one by one ball and start flatten them and give almost the size of burger buns. At the time of flatten the balls sprinkle some corn flour over the patties and keep them aside.
- Now take bread crumbs in a flat bowl, add ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper and mix them well.
- Now in a deep bowl, take corn flour, water, salt and mix everything till a nice mixture is formed. Now take patties and first dip in flour mixture, then in bread crumbs, repeat this process with every patties and keep them aside to rest for 15 to 20 minutes in a plate to set.
Frying the Patties
- Take a frying pan and heat 2 cup of oil over medium to high flame. Let the oil heat well and slowly drop the prepare patties into the hot oil one by one.
- Leave some space between each one and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy from outside.
- Repeat the same process with every patties and cook them in same process as we did before.
Assemble the burger
- Now heat a tawa on medium flame, spread some oil over it and take the burger buns cut the it into two parts and toast them lightly.
- Place a veggie patty on the bottom of half of each buns, add the toppings such as lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese slice, onions, mayonnaise, or other condiments as per your need.
- Finally place the top half of the buns over the toppings and your Veggie burger is ready.
- Now our homemade Veggie burgers are now ready to be serve, enjoy them hot with a side of fries, or any other accompaniments of your choice.
My Other Recipes you should try
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Chicken Burgers
- Chole Bhature Recipe
- Aloo Paratha
- Palak Paneer Recipe
- Rajma Recipe
FAQ for veggie burger
Are veggie burgers actually healthy?
Veggie burger can be a healthy in a part of a balanced diet, especially when made with nutritious ingredients. It is necessary to take care of the material, portion sizes, and any added toppings or condiments to make sure they fit to your dietary goals and preferences.
What is veggie burger made of?
The patty may be made from ingredients like Vegetables, Grains, Beans, Binders, Plant-Based Protein Sources, and nuts.
Are veggie burgers vegan?
Many veggie burgers are vegan, When they contain no animal products like eggs or dairy products. When ever you are buying products for veggie burger make sure to check the ingredient details.
What is a veggie burger?
Veggie burger is a plant-based burgers. It typically contains ingredients such as vegetables, legumes (like beans or lentils), grains, nuts, and spices, formed into a patty shape.
Conclusion
Making homemade Veggie burgers is a satisfying experience that gives excitement you to create healthy and delicious meals for yourself and your family too, with this step-by-step recipe, you can easily make this flavorful Veggie burger. Make yourself creative with your toppings and enjoy the goodness of plant-based eating with every bite.
With humble beginnings as a simple sandwich and its status as a cultural occurrence, the burger has created a legacy in the world of food.
The growth, diversity and enduring popularity of Veggie burger serve as command to its universal appeal and captivate time. When ever you are trying to make this veggie, it prefers the classic cheeseburger, savory creations, or exotic variations, the burger offers something new for everyone.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving (%) |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 4 burgers |
| Calories | 178 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g (8%) |
| Protein | 5 g (10%) |
| Total Fat | 8 g (12%) |
| – Saturated Fat | 1 g (5%) |
| – Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| – Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 276 mg (12%) |
| Potassium | 324 mg (7%) |
| Fiber | 5 g (20%) |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Vitamin A | 1014 IU (20%) |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg (75%) |
| Calcium | 64 mg (6%) |
| Iron | 2 mg (11%) |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.