Receta Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) Burger

by Praveen Kumar

Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) Burger Recipe

A delicious and healthy burger that kids would love.

Ingredients:

• Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) – 400 gms, soaked in slightly salted water, drained and rinsed
• Red Chilli Flakes – 1 tsp
• Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Coriander Leaves – handful, chopped
• Zest of 1/2 Lime – finely grated
• Egg – 1, small, beaten (for a vegetarian version omit this)
• Salt as per taste
• Black Pepper Powder as per taste
• Breadcrumbs – 1/2 cup
• Oil as required
• To serve:
• Tomato Sauce
• Sliced Onions
• Sliced Tomatoes
• Lettuce
• Pepper Powder
• Butter (or Mayonnaise)
• Burger Buns – halved, toasted

Method:

1. Combine the rajma, red chilli flakes, egg, cumin powder, coriander leaves, lime zest, salt, pepper powder and breadcrumbs in a blender

2. Blend until coarsely thick.

3. Transfer to a bowl and make 3 to 4 medium sized balls of the mixture.

4. Flatten them to make a burger patty and place them on a plate.

5. Keep the plate in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.

6. Heat little oil in a nonstick frying pan.

7. Cook the burger patties on both sides for 10 to 20 minutes or until golden and crisp.

8. Spread butter/mayonnaise on one half of the burger bun.

9. Place one of the cooked patty and top up with onions, lettuce, tomatoes.

10. Sprinkle a little pepper powder on top.

11. Serve with tomato sauce.

Tip: You can also add onions, mashed potatoes, green chillies if desired at step #1

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