Beetroot Bhaji Burgers
Try these crispy beetroot patties inspired by onion bhajis – they have an earthy sweetness and aromatic spice. Serve in burger buns with chutney, yogurt and a fried egg
Method
Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.
Step 1
Tip the onions into a large bowl. Put a box grater on top and coarsely grate the beetroot (with the skin still on) straight into the bowl. Add the cumin, curry powder, chilli and season generously with salt, then mix well, getting your hands in to break down the onion slices and encourage some of the liquid to release from the vegetables.
Step 2
Add the gram (chickpea) flour, baking powder and 4 tbsp water (if cooking for 4), then mix until the onion and beetroot are coated in a thick batter. Set the mixture aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 3
Heat a few tbsps oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat – the oil should cover the base of the pan. Spoon the bhaji mixture into the pan to form four large patties (using up roughly half the mixture) – the mixture should gently sizzle as it cooks. Cook for 4-5 mins before flipping over, or until the underside is golden brown. Cook for another 4-5 mins on the other side. Transfer the bhajis to a plate lined with kitchen paper and leave to drain. Cook the rest of the mixture to make another four bhaji patties. Transfer to an oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 4
Heat a drizzle more oil in the pan and fry the eggs to your liking. Meanwhile, split and warm the burger buns. Spread some of the yoghurt over the base of each bun, top with two bhaji burgers, a fried egg, some mango chutney and a few coriander leaves.
- Ingredients
- Based on 4 servings
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2 Onions, halved and thinly sliced into half moons 2x Sainsbury's Onions Loose -
2tsp Cumin Seeds 1x Sainsbury's Cumin Seed 38g -
1tsp Curry Powder 1x Sainsbury's Medium Curry Powder, Inspired to Cook 80g -
4 Burger Buns, cut in half 1x Sainsbury's Sesame Seed Brioche Burger Buns x4 -
150g Gram (Chickpea) Flour 1x KTC Gram Flour 2kg -
1tbsp Mango Chutney, to serve 1x Sainsbury's Sweet Mango Chutney 240g -
4 Eggs 1x Sainsbury's British Free Range Eggs Medium x6 -
1 Green Chilli, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Finger Chillies 80g -
1tsp Baking Powder 1x Sainsbury's Baking Powder 160g -
100g Greek Style Yogurt 1x Sainsbury's Greek Style Natural Yogurt 200g -
5tbsp Vegetable Or Sunflower Oil, for frying 1x Sainsbury's Vegetable Oil 1L -
15g Coriander, chopped, plus a few leaves to serve 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g -
2 Beetroot, around 150g grated to serve 4 1x Sainsbury's Bunched Beetroot 500g