Veggie Chickpea Burgers with Indian Spices

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup carrot (peeled and grated)
• 1 15 oz canned chickpeas (rinsed, drained, and dried well with paper towels)
• 1/2 small red onion (rough chopped )
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 inch ginger (rough chopped)
• 2 green chilies (or 1/2 jalapeno)
• 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 burger buns (Brioche Buns work really well)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• lettuce (rinsed, patted dry, and leaves separated)
• 1 tomato (thinly sliced)
• red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sriracha

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the chopping blade inside the food processor bowl. Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies, cilantro, dry spices, and rolled oats to the food processor bowl. Pulse for 1 to 2 minutes or until all the mixture is evenly processed. Carefully remove the chopping blade.

2. 2

   Add the grated carrots into the bowl and mix well. Using a spatula divide the burger mixture into 4 parts and form into ¾ inch thick patties.

3. 3

   Place a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add half of the oil. Once the oil is hot, place the four burger patties in the pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes side.

4. 4

   Pour the remaining oil over the burgers and carefully flip each patty with a silicone spatula. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes as both sides get crispy and golden brown in color. Remove the Burgers from the skillet and place them on a platter.

5. 5

   Wipe down the skillet and heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Place 4 bun halves with the middle side on the skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes as the buns get a bit toasty and warm.

6. 6

   Make the Sriracha Mayo by combining the mayonnaise with sriracha.

7. 7

   Place the bottom side of the burger on a platter. Spread 1 tablespoon of sriracha mayonnaise over it. Place the chickpea burger on the bun along with a slice of onion, tomato, and lettuce. Put the top lid of the bun over it and enjoy.