Indian · Lunch
Spiced Indian Cheese Patty Burger (High-Protein)
Pan-seared patties of paneer and cottage cheese bound with chickpea flour, spiced with garam masala, cumin, and green chili, served in a toasted whole-wheat bun with mint-cilantro yogurt, tomato, onion, and lettuce. A vegetarian Indian-style burger delivering substantial protein and fiber.
$5
20 minsPrep
12 minsCook
32 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
51.3gProtein
29.6gFat
45.8gCarbs
9.4gSugar
7.9gFiber
1380mgSodium
137mgChol
13.1gSat Fat
780mgPotassium
720mgCalcium
4.6mgIron
0.5mcgVitamin B12
18mgVitamin C
vegetarian
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Grate paneer and finely chop cilantro and green chili. Combine paneer, cottage cheese, chickpea flour, garam masala, cumin, cayenne, ginger-garlic paste, chili, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt until a moist dough forms.
2
Chill
Shape into one patty 3/4 inch thick and refrigerate for 15 minutes until firm.
3
Sear
Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and sear the patty 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden-brown and firm when pressed.
4
Toast
Split the bun and toast cut sides in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
5
Plate
Spread mint yogurt mixed with chopped mint on bottom bun. Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, and patty; close with top bun and serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 9.8 oz280g paneer
- 1/2 cup120g cottage cheese, full-fat
- 1/2 cup56g chickpea flour
- 2 tsp2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp2 tsp cumin, ground
- 1 tsp1 tsp cayenne
- 2 tsp2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 22 small green chili
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp cilantro
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 22 whole-wheat burger bun (about 2.1 oz/60g)
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp mint
- 1/2 cup30g red onion
- 44 thin slices tomato
- 22 small handful (20g) lettuce
