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Lentil Burger

Also known as Veggie Burger, Vegetable Burger · Veg · Dal, Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza

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Total60 min
Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Serves5
Per serving566 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Party

Lentil Burger

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Lentil burger with patties of masoor dal, mushrooms, carrot and breadcrumbs, topped with cheese. Mild, serves 5, about an hour, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

19 items
Cooking for5 servings
  • ButterButter6 tbsp
  • MushroomMushroom, Minced200 grams
  • Tomato PasteTomato Paste1 tbsp
  • CarrotCarrot, Minced1
  • Bell PeppersBell Peppers1
  • GarlicGarlic, Minced1
  • Mixed Italian HerbsMixed Italian Herbs1 tsp
  • Masoor DalMasoor Dal¾ cup
  • WaterWater1.5 cup
  • BreadcrumbsBreadcrumbs½ cup
  • Paprika PowderPaprika Powder½ tbsp
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Mushroom Soup PowderMushroom Soup Powder1 tbsp
  • Cheese SliceCheese Slice4
  • LettuceLettuce4 Leaves
  • OnionOnion2
  • Spicy MayonnaiseSpicy Mayonnaise4 tbsp
  • Burger BunsBurger Buns4
  • OnionOnion, Cubes1

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 5. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 5
Energy566kcal2830kcal
Protein18g90g
Carbohydrate60g299g
Fat29g147g
Fibre7g35g
Sugar10g51g

Cookd masalas for masoor dal

Method

  1. 1

    In a pan add butter and saute the mushrooms until they develop some colour. Add the tomato paste and cook until it caramelizes, add carrot, and onion and saute for 5 seconds.

    ButterMushroomTomato PasteCarrotOnion

  2. 2

    Add mixed herbs, capsicum and garlic give it a brief mix and turn off the flame and cool completely. In a pressure cooker add masoor dal and water, and pressure cook on a moderate flame for 3 whistles.

    Bell PeppersGarlicMixed Italian HerbsMasoor DalWater

  3. 3

    Once both ingredients cool down mix them with bread crumbs, mushroom soup powder, salt and paprika powder. Shape the mixture into patties.

    BreadcrumbsPaprika PowderSaltMushroom Soup Powder

  4. 4

    Pan fry them until golden brown on one side, Flip the patty, add a slice of cheese, cover and cook for another 3 minutes on a simmer.

    Cheese SliceButter

  5. 5

    To a toasted burger bun add spicy mayo, and lettuce and place the burger, add the onion and tomato slice close the burger and serve.

    LettuceOnionSpicy MayonnaiseBurger Buns

Before you start

How long does Lentil Burger take?
1 hour from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Lentil Burger serve?
5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Lentil Burger vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Lentil Burger spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Lentil Burger?
¾ cup Masoor Dal, 4 Burger Buns, ½ cup Breadcrumbs, 200 grams Mushroom, 1 Carrot, 1 Bell Peppers, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Lentil Burger?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Lentil Burger?
About 566 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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