The Veg Burger recipe is very popular everywhere as it is most loved by those people who do not eat meat. The surface of the burger is mixed as it is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. When you make a Veg Burger at home, it is better than the ones you buy in stores. This is because you can make it the way you like it. It is also good for you. You can make a Veg Burger when you need something to eat quickly or when you are having a party. The Veg Burger is a thing to make for people of all ages.
In this blog, you will learn to make an evergreen veg burger in Indian style using easily available things at home. Here’s a detailed preparation method for you right from preparing the vegetable burger patty to assembling the burger with fresh buns and sauces.
Why Make Veg Burger at Home?
Making your veg burgers at home is really great because you get to decide what goes into them, how they taste and what nutrients they have. Unlike the burgers you buy in a store or, at a food place homemade veg burgers are:
- Free from preservatives
- Rich in vegetables
- Adjustable in spice level
- More healthy and clean
It is also possible to make them cheesy, spicy, guilt free or even kid friendly by shallow frying or air frying the patties.
Veg Burger Recipe
Ingredients
For Veg Patty
- 2 boiled potatoes medium-sized
- ½ cup boiled mixed vegetables carrot, peas, beans
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 green chile finely chopped, optional
- ½ tbsp red chili powder
- ½ tbsp of Garam Masala
- ½ tbsp cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp cornflour or breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
- Oil for frying
- To Burger Assembly
- Burger buns
- Butter
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato Slices
- Onion Slices
- Cheese slices Optional
- Mayo
- Mustard sauce tomato ketchup or green chutney (Optional)
Instructions
- You will have to prepare a big mixing bowl and put boiled potatoes and boiled mixed vegetables. This will force you to mash them up in order to achieve a smooth mixture with the help of a fork or a masher. Then add spices, salt, green chili, coriander, chopped onion, ginger garlic paste to them.It follows well with adding corn flour or breadcrumbs. When it is fried, the mixture will maintain its shape. Breadcrumbs should be added in case the mixture is too soft.
- Split the mixture into equal pieces and mould the pieces into patties either round or oval in shape. Hold them a little thick so that they are juicy. Refrigerate them if possible, for a period of at least 10 to 15 minutes so that they are solidified to fry easily.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, place the patties gently and fry until it turns golden brown from both sides. One flip, one flip, or you break. You may shallow fry, pan fry or air fry whichever you want.Afterward, dry the patties on a paper towel in order to take off remaining oil.
- Cut the buns horizontally on the burger. Toast the buns in a pan with a little butter till light brown and crisp. This ensures that it boosts taste and avoids the buns getting wet.
- Apply mayonnaise on the bottom bun. Lettuce leaves, tomato slice and onion rings. Place the hot veg patty on top. Add cheese slices if using. Sprinkle ketchup or green chutney or mustard sauce. Cover with the top bun.
Notes
- Incorporate grated cheese or paneer to create a more luxurious patty
- In case of vegan burgers, you may omit cheese and use vegan butter and mayonnaise
- Using whole wheat buns is a healthier alternative
How to Make the Perfect Veg Burger.
- The grounding of the vegetables should not be excessive, but it should be a little crunchy and this adds flavor.
- It is to be fried all the time in medium heat.
- Breadcrumbs are considered to be good in binding or crispiness.
- The chill patties are then taken out of the freezer and fried. You can also add either paneer, cheese or corn.
Healthy Variations of Veg Burger
1. Whole Wheat Burger
Buns Use whole wheat burger buns.
2. Cheese Veg Burger
Add grated cheese to the patty mixture or a cheese slice while assembling.
3. Tandoori Veg Burger
Mix tandoori masala into the patty mixture for smoky flavors.
4. Jain Veg Burger
Skip onion and garlic; add grated carrot, beetroot, and capsicum instead.
5. Air Fryer Veg Burger
Air fry patties at 180°C for 12–15 minutes for a low-oil version.
Serving Suggestions
- Veg burgers should only be eaten hot with:
- Potato Wedges or French fries.
- Coleslaw or salad
- Cold drinks or milkshakes
- Mint chutney or spicy dip
They suit lunchboxes, evening snacks, parties, and night-time dinners for kids.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Patties can be prepared in advance and kept refrigerated and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Freeze uncooked patties to a maximum of 1 month.
- Pre-heating in the form of thaw then frying or air frying.
Conclusion
To enjoy a taste, nutritional value, and comfort altogether, nothing beats veg burgers made at home. You can easily make delicious and crunchy veg burgers that come neck and neck with those served at restaurants with very few ingredients and very simplistic methods of cooking. Whether you want spicy, cheesy, or healthy burgers, believe me, this veg burger recipe is very versatile to accommodate a multitude of choices.
After cooking this dish, you will soon find it among your regular food in your house.
FAQs
Yes, cook at 180 o C (20-25 min) and turn over midway.
This is what will occur when it is excessive in the wet. Add breadcrumbs or cornflour.
Yes, you may use paneer, beans or raw banana.
Some include potatoes, carrots, peas, beans, beetroot, corn and Capsicums.
Accepted, leave out the cheese and have the vegan mayonnaise and butter alternatives.
