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Indian Style Healthy Chickpea Burger

A simple, healthy and flavourful Indian-style chickpea burger made with basic pantry staples. High in plant protein and fibre, these veggie patties are easy to cook and perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas (or 1 can drained & rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (or breadcrumbs) for binding
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
  • 4 burger buns whole-wheat or multigrain buns
  • Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, onion slices, cucumber (optional toppings) as desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pan or non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. Place cooked (or canned and rinsed) chickpeas into a mixing bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to roughly mash — keep some texture, avoid making a paste.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped coriander, oats (or breadcrumbs), ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder and salt into the bowl. Mix well until mixture holds together enough to shape patties.
  3. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger-patty about 1.5 cm thick.
  4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place patties gently and cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
  5. Toast burger buns lightly (optional). Place lettuce on bottom bun, then the chickpea patty, tomato slice, onion and cucumber (if using). Cover with top bun.
  6. Serve hot with green chutney or yogurt-mint dip or plain tomato ketchup for a simple, healthy meal.

Notes

For binding, you can use rolled oats instead of breadcrumbs to keep the burger more wholesome. You can also make the patties ahead and refrigerate for 15 minutes before cooking — this helps them hold shape better. Serve with salad or fresh veggies to add more fiber and nutrients.