Rajma Burger/Kidney Bean burger
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup rajma, soaked overnight
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup boiled potato (optional) (I have made these with and without potato and either works- the potato ones need less breadcrumbs to bind them together- you could also use sweet potato for a healthier alternative)
  • 2-3 tbsp cilnatro/coriander leaves
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (you could also use green chillies)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 3-4 tbsp cheese ( I have used parmesan, feta/goat cheese too)
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper, or to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse and soak the rajma or kidney beans in enough water overnight or for 8-9 hours. Next day, discard the water and rinse the beans again in fresh water.
  2. In a pressure cooker, take rajma, salt and 4 cups water, or enough to cover beans by up to 2 inches.
  3. Pressure cook on high flame until 5 whistles. Then lower the flame to minimum, let it cook for another 15 minutes and shut the flame off after that. (You can use canned kidney beans which are precooked and completely skip this step)
  4. Drain the water, reserving the liquid. Lay the beans out on a paper lined tray to dry them out. You could also bake them in a 180 C hot oven for 10 minutes. Once dry, in a big enough bowl mash the beans with a fork or potato masher. While the beans are drying prepare the rest of the filling.
  5. Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook, until softened, about 5 min. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. In a bowl mix the beans, onion pepper garlic mix, the sauces and spices. Combine well.
  7. Add ½ cup breadcrumbs, cilantro and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and taste to check seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
  8. Make patties. Coat with leftover bread crumbs. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cold patties are easier to fry. Also it gives breadcrumbs time to absorb excess moisture.
  9. Shallow fry in a little oil over medium heat.
  10. Serve with favorite toppings on your favorite bread/buns.
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2020/06/25/rajma-burger-kidney-bean-burger/