Cheese Beef Burger

Ingredients(for 1 whole wheat cheese veggie burger)

• 2 Whole wheat burger buns (preferably homemade or whole grain)
• 100 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) (grated)
• 1 medium Boiled potatoes (mashed)
• 1 small Carrot (grated)
• 1/4 cup Green peas (boiled and mashed)
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 Green chili (finely chopped) - optional
• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder (dhania)
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder
• 2 Cheese slices (low-fat preferred)
• 2 tsp Olive oil (for shallow frying)
• 4 Lettuce leaves (washed and patted dry) - optional
• 1 small Tomato (sliced) - optional
• 1 small Cucumber (sliced) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine grated paneer, boiled and mashed potato, grated carrot, mashed peas, chopped onion, green chili, coriander leaves, garam masala, coriander powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

   5 minutes

   Grate vegetables finely for a smoother patty texture.

2. 2

   Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each into a round, flat patty, about the size of your burger buns.

   2 minutes

   Wet your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tsp olive oil on a non-stick tawa. Place the patties and cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

   8 minutes

   Press gently with a spatula for even cooking.

4. 4

   Slice the whole wheat buns horizontally. Lightly toast them on the same tawa until they are warm and slightly crisp.

   2 minutes

   Toasting adds flavor and prevents sogginess.