Vegetarian Burgers

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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.