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Vegan Chickpea Burgers

5 from 2 votes
Savory, hearty, and entirely plant-based — chickpea burgers made simple.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup boiled or canned chickpeas
  • ½ cup finely chopped vegetables carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, beans, etc.
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped green chilies and ginger
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seed powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs, or rice flour, or chickpea flour (for binding)
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon juice to taste

Method
 

  1. Mash the boiled or canned chickpeas until soft but slightly textured.
  2. Add finely chopped vegetables, green chilies, ginger, cilantro, and all dry spices.
  3. Squeeze in lemon juice and mix well.
  4. Add breadcrumbs or flour as a binding agent and combine until the mixture holds together.
  5. Shape the mixture into burger patties — use a measuring cup for equal-sized burgers if desired.
  6. Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry patties on both sides until crisp outside and soft inside, or bake them in the oven.

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Notes

Tips
Cumin powder helps aid digestion, balancing the heaviness of chickpeas.
You can add curry leaves for extra flavor and digestive benefits.
Bread crumbs, rice flour, or chickpea flour all work as effective binders — adjust based on texture preference.
Patties can be prepped ahead and frozen for later use.
For a healthier option, bake instead of frying.
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