Veg Burger Recipe

Find Comfort in the Juicy Layers of a Veg Burger 

Burgers are the go-to choice for satisfying your craving for something crunchy and saucy. While traditionally non-vegetarian, vegetarian options like a veg burger are now widely available, even at popular food chains. Yet, nothing quite compares to a homemade burger crafted with love and quality ingredients. With control over the cooking process, you can ensure healthier choices, like adding more vegetables, chickpeas, tofu, or quinoa. Making a veg burger at home is simple and allows for customization to suit your taste preferences. So, why settle for ordering when you can easily whip up a delicious burger in your own kitchen? Let's get straight into this veg burger recipe.

How to Make Veg Burger at Home?

The main component of a veg burger is the patty that goes into it. Let us start by collecting all the veg burger ingredients you need to assemble a burger. This ingredient list makes two veg burgers. Reduce or increase the quantity depending on the number of burgers you want to make. 

For Veg patties
• Carrot - 1, finely chopped
• Cauliflower - 12 florets, finely chopped
• Beans - 8, finely chopped
• Sweet Corn - 4 tablespoons
• Peas - 4 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Potato - 6, boiled and grated
• Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric - ½ teaspoon
• Kashmiri red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
• Chaat masala - ½ teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - 4 teaspoons, finely chopped
• Bread crumbs - ½ cup (for mixing with the vegetables)

For Slurry and Frying 
• Corn flour - 4 tablespoons
• All-purpose flour - ½ cup
• Water - 1 cup
• Bread crumbs - 2 cups
• Oil - For frying

To Assemble the Burgers:
• Eggless Mayonnaise - 6 tablespoons
• Tomato Sauce - 4 tablespoons
• Chilli Sauce - 2 teaspoons
• Burger buns - 4
• Tomato - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Cucumber - ½, thinly sliced
• Onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Salt - a pinch
• Black pepper - a pinch
• Cheese slices - 4

Now that you have gathered all the ingredients, let us learn how to prepare veg burger at home. 

Step 1: Preparing the Veg Patty Mixture 

Mix all the vegetables (except potatoes) with ¼ teaspoons salt and steam on a medium flame for ten minutes. 

Once done, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. 

Throw in the mashed potatoes and add cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric, chilli powder, chaat masala, salt and coriander leavers. 

Mix everything to ensure uniform distribution of the spices. 

Add ½ cup bread crumbs. This will absorb the moisture the vegetables release and prevent the patty from crumbling when put in the oil. 

Step 2: Prepping the Slurry and Breadcrumbs 

Mix the cornflour, all-purpose flour, and water in a flat dish. Using a balloon whisk or a fork, make a lump-free slurry of medium consistency. Evenly spread out the bread crumbs on a plate or a dish.

Step 3: Frying the Patties 

The secret of a good vegetarian burger lies in its patty.

Make a small ball out of the veg patty mixture. Pat this on your greased palms to make thick, flat cutlets. 

Dip it into the slurry and then coat it with the breadcrumbs. 

To a frying pan, add some oil for shallow frying the patties. 

Now, place this in the pan. Fry it for a couple of minutes on a medium flame, then flip it to fry the other side of the patty. You may do this a few times to get a crispy, crunchy crust on your patty. 

Step 4: Preparing the Burger Sauce 

A delicious sauce can elevate the taste of a vegetarian burger recipe. Mix the mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, chilli sauce, salt and pepper to make a burger sauce. You can skip or add other sauces of your choice to this. 

Step 5: Toasting the Burger Bun

Before you assemble the burger, toast the bun for a few seconds. Cutting it in half and lightly buttering it before toasting can further enhance its taste. If you are making a vegan veggie burger, you can use oil to toast the bun. 

Step 6: Assembling the Burgers

Spread the burger sauce evenly on both halves. Place the veg patty on the bottom half of the bun and top it with sliced tomatoes, onions and cucumber. Place a cheese slice over this and cover it with the top half of the bun. Your delicious, homemade, meatless veggie burger is ready!!

ProTips for Making the Perfect Veg Burgers

Veg burgers can be easily made once you master the art of cooking the perfect patties. A little experience comes in handy to nail these every time. Here are some tried-and-tested tips that can assist you in making perfect burgers every time. 

When steaming the vegetables, ensure they are not too mushy or soft. They should be tender enough to be mashed with the back of a fork. 

Do not add breadcrumbs to hot veggies. Wait for the vegetable mixture to cool, or it will turn pasty and sticky. 

To make a vegan vegetable burger, you can use vegan mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise and skip the cheese slices. 

Conclusion

You will never want to order a veg burger once you have had a homemade one. Rich in flavours and cooked with the finest ingredients, this soul-satisfying food can be served with hot french fries or a salad. Giving it a healthier twist can negate the guilt of biting into this juicy delight. So, step into your kitchen and cook this delicacy the next time you or your kids crave fast food.

FAQs

How can I prevent the patty from crumbling in the oil?

Lack of binding and too much moisture can cause the patties to crumble in the oil. Adding breadcrumbs, roasted gram flour, or rice flour absorbs the excess moisture in the patty mixture. 

How can I make the veg burgers healthier?

Pan-frying the patties, using whole wheat buns, adding more vegetables, and skipping mayonnaise and cheese can make the vegetarian burgers healthier. 

How can I store leftover burger patties?

You can store the leftover burger patties in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Make sure to use these within 3-4 days.