Spicy Indian Veggie Burgers: Chickpea & Cauliflower

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Total Time40

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: patties

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Louise Cayzer

250 g tin chickpeas equivalent to 1 x 400g/15oz/standard can of chickpeas. Drained.
450 g cauliflower florets
5 tablespoons gram flour chickpea flour
1 red onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
100 g red pepper finely chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder (or to taste)
Salt & Pepper

Cut the cauliflower into small florets
In a large pan, sautee the onion, garlic, cauliflower and pepper until the onion is translucent and the cauliflower softens..
450 g cauliflower florets, 1 red onion, 100 g red pepper, 2 cloves garlic
Add the spices and fry for a minute until fragrant.
1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, Salt & Pepper
Add the spiced vegetables to a food processor, along with the chickpea flour, and chickpeas. Pulse until mixed well. Add a little water if the mixture isn't coming together. (You can also use a potato masher to mash everything together.
250 g tin chickpeas, 5 tablespoons gram flour
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and turn the oven on to Gas Mark 7/ 220℃/450℉
Scoop balls of the chickpea patty mixture out onto the tray. Use another layer of parchment to press the veggie patties into a burger shape. Spray with a little oil.
Bake in the oven for 10 mins, then turn over, to bake for another 5 mins (or a bit longer if you want a more browned and crispy finish)
Serve with salad, or in a bun.

🍳Cooking Methods

There are a number of ways you can cook these masala burgers:

Brush the burgers with olive oil and bake on a lined baking sheet at 220C/428F for 14 mins (or until crispy)

Brush with a little oil and pop the burgers into the airfryer at 180C/356 for 10 minutes until crispy.

Pan fry the burgers in a large skillet. Prepare by heating up a little oil. Be careful to get a good 'crust' on the burger to help stabilize it before flipping.

If you wish to grill or BBQ these burgers, make sure to oil the grill prior as they can stick a bit. Get a good crust on the base of the burger before flipping.