Mean Bean Burger

This one left me in a food coma ! But was a great experiment to introduce more protein into a vegetarian diet.. going to prefer this over the usual potato cutlet burger any day. Use your choice of condiments..mustard/lettuce/cheese/mayo..etc.The wholewheat burger buns made this a really 'wholesome' meal..

Ingredients (serves 4)

For the burger patty
1/2 cup rajma,soaked overnight
1/2 cup grated paneer
1 green chilly, finely chopped
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed ginger
Salt
chopped coriander
Olive oil

To serve
burger buns
tomato slices
cucumber slices
low-fat mayonnaise (optional)
lettuce leaves

1. Place the rajma in a steamer vessel and place the steamer in a pressure cooker. Cover the lid and keep on high flame. After 3 whistles, reduce flame for 25-30 minutes. Open lid when steam is released from the cooker. Cooking in steamer keeps the beans dry .
2. Mash the beans and add with all other ingredients. Shape into round patties. Coat with extra breadcrumbs (optional) and shallow fry in olive oil till brown and crisp on both sides.
3. Slice the burger bun in half and arrange the burger as per your liking..I buttered both sides lightly and sandwiched the patty between lettuce and mayonnaise and sliced vegetables..serve with mustard/ketchup..