Lentil Burger
Ingredients
Mustard oil (30 ml or 2 tbsp)
Onions, peeled and chopped (1 cup) ‡
Rock salt, to taste
Black pepper (5g or 1 tsp)
Red chili powder (10 g or 2 tsp)
Turmeric (10 g or 2 tsp)
Garam masala (15 g or 1 tbsp)
Cumin powder (10 g or 2 tsp)
Green moong lentils (cooked, 2 cups) ‡
Potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed (1.5 cups) ‡
Burger buns (2 buns)
Mint chutney (for serving) ‡
Tomatoes, sliced (2 large) ‡
Cucumber, peeled and sliced (2 medium) ‡
‡: available in Tall Tree Organic Subscription
Method
Makes 2 burgers
Gather all the ingredients, wash and prepare all vegetables.
Heat a pan over medium flame and add 1.5 tbsp mustard oil. Sautee the onions until golden brown. Add salt, pepper, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder and garam masala as soon as the onions are golden brown. Sauté the mixture for a little longer, then remove from heat and place in a bowl.
In a fresh bowl, mash the green lentils, mashed potatoes and onions together. Form into two patties.
Heat another non-stick pan over medium heat, apply ½ tbsp oil. Sear the patties one by one until golden brown on both sides.