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Whole Wheat Vegetable Burger recipe | Healthy Veggie Burger (Desi Style) | Multigrain Vegetable Patty Burger |

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Tarla Dalal

30 September, 2016

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About Whole Wheat Vegetable Burger

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Whole Wheat Vegetable Burger recipe | Healthy Veggie Burger (Desi Style) | Multigrain Vegetable Patty Burger |

This Whole Wheat Vegetable Burger, often dubbed a Healthy Veggie Burger or Desi Style delight, reimagines the classic comfort food into a nutritious and flavorful meal. It's designed to cater to health-conscious individuals without compromising on taste, utilizing wholesome ingredients like whole wheat or multi-grain buns and a vibrant, spiced vegetable patty, making it a perfect fit for a balanced diet.

The star of this healthy burger is its substantial and flavorful cutlet. Unlike many store-bought patties, this one is packed with nutrient-dense vegetables and broken wheat (dalia), providing a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Grated carrot, finely chopped onion, and mushrooms contribute to both texture and flavor, while low-fat paneer adds a touch of creaminess and protein. Red chili sauce provides a subtle kick, and bread crumbs and whole wheat flour act as binders, ensuring the patties hold their shape. After forming, these cutlets are pan-cooked with minimal oil until golden brown, ensuring a crisp exterior without excessive fat.

A unique and health-conscious element of this burger is the homemade Low Calorie Thousand Island Dressing. Moving away from traditional high-fat dressings, this recipe uses hung low-fat curds (chakka dahi) as its base, significantly reducing calorie and fat content. It's then flavored with tomato ketchup, red chili sauce, mustard powder, finely chopped onion, capsicum, and green chilies, along with a touch of low-fat milk and salt. This blend creates a creamy, tangy, and subtly spicy dressing that perfectly complements the savory cutlet and fresh vegetables, enhancing the overall flavor profile.

The assembly process is key to a satisfying burger experience. Whole wheat or multi-grain burger buns are lightly brushed with low-fat butter and toasted, adding a hint of richness and a warm, slightly crisp texture. Both halves of the toasted buns are then generously spread with the prepared low-calorie Thousand Island dressing, infusing every bite with its zesty goodness and moistness. This attention to detail in the bun preparation elevates the entire burger.

Layering the burger is where the fresh components truly shine. On the bottom half of the dressed bun, a crisp lettuce leaf provides a refreshing crunch. This is followed by the perfectly cooked vegetable cutlet, which serves as the hearty core. Thin slices of cooling cucumber, juicy tomato, and pungent onion are layered on top, adding layers of freshness, texture, and natural flavor. A sprinkle of salt and pepper over these vegetables enhances their taste, ensuring a well-seasoned bite throughout.

Finally, the top half of the bun is placed, dressing-side down, and gently pressed, bringing all the elements together into a cohesive, delicious burger. This Healthy Veggie Burger (Desi Style) is best served immediately, allowing the freshness of the vegetables, the warmth of the cutlet, and the creaminess of the dressing to be enjoyed at their peak. It's a testament to how traditional Indian flavors and health-conscious choices can create a satisfying and guilt-free meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

6 whole wheat or multi-grain burger buns

1 1/2 tsp low fat butter for brushing

For The Cutlets

1/2 cup broken wheat (dalia)

3/4 cup grated carrot

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

3/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms (khumbh)

1/4 cup grated low fat paneer (cottage cheese)

1 tbsp red chilli sauce

2 tbsp bread crumbs

2 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)

salt and to taste

1 1/2 tsp oil for greasing and cooking

Other Ingredients

12 tbsp low calorie thousand island dressing , recipe below

6 lettuce

18 sliced cucumber

18 tomato slices

6 sliced onions

salt and for sprinkling

For Low Calorie Thousand Island Dressing

1 cup hung low fat curds (chakka dahi)

1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup

1 tsp red chilli sauce

1/4 tsp mustard (rai / sarson) powder

2 tbsp finely chopped onion

2 tbsp finely chopped capsicum

1 tsp finely chopped green chillies

salt to taste

2 tbsp low fat milk , 99.7% fat-free

Method

For low calorie thousand island dressing

Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
Refrigerate for atleast 1 hour.

For the cutlets

Clean and wash the broken wheat thoroughly. Soak it in 1 cup of hot water for 15 minutes, drain well and keep aside.
Combine all the ingredients, including the broken wheat in a deep bowl and mix well while mashing lightly.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and roll each portion into 75 mm. (3”) diameter cutlet.
Heat a non-stick tava and grease it with 1 tsp of oil, cook the cutlet using the remaining ½ tsp of oil on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Cut each burger bun horizontally into two. Apply ¼ tsp of butter on the insides of each half of the burger bun and toast them lightly on a tava (griddle).
Apply 1 tbsp of the low calorie thousand island dressing evenly on the buttered side of all the bun halves.
Place a lower halve of the burger bun on a clean, dry surface with the buttered-dressing side facing upwards.
Place 1 lettuce, a cutlet, 3 cucumber slices, 3 tomato slices, 1 onion slice and sprinkle a little salt and pepper evenly over it.
Cover it with the upper halve of the bun with the buttered-dressing side facing downwards and press it lightly.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 5 more burgers.
Serve immediately.