Vegetarian Burgers with Chana Masala

Credit Bal Arneson Spice Goddess

This is no regular veggie burger! Filled with refried beans and chickpea flour, this burger is bursting with flavour.

Vegetarian Burgers

• ¾ cup chopped red onion
• ½ Tbsp chopped ginger
• 1 14 oz can of refired beans
• ¼ cup chick pea flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp chana masala (recipe follows)
• 2 Tbsp grape seed oil
• a few slices of avocado, for garnish
• fresh garden sprouts, for garnish
• a few slices of tomato, for garnish

Chana Masala

• 2 Tbsp garam masala
• 2 tsp pomegranate powder
• 2 tsp mango powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp ground red chili pepper
• 2 Tbsp dried fenugreek leaves, crushed with hands
• pinch of salt

To Make:

Vegetarian Burgers

1. Put the onion into a large bowl along with the ginger, refried beans, chickpea flour, salt and chana masala and mix well with hands.

2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Form bean mixture into 4 patties and when oil is hot, fry them until they are golden brown on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Serve on whole wheat buns with sliced avocado, sprouts and tomatoes.
 
Chana Masala

1. Place spices in a jar with a lid and shake well.