Less Meat Burgers

This Chana Chaat Burger Could Become a New Favorite

And it’s easy to make

Mark Bittman
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Published in
2 min readSep 10, 2019

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I love the flavors in aloo chana chaat, the saucy Indian appetizer of potatoes and chickpeas, and they happen to make a wonderful burger, too. No need for a bun; serve these with your favorite chutney. These can be a bit crumbly, so if you have a perforated grill pan, use it.

Otherwise, just handle them gently. Look for chaat masala in Indian markets; its somewhat tangy taste is distinctive. If you can only find garam masala, go for it: You’ll still be happy.

Chana Chaat Burgers

Makes: 4 to 8 servings

Time: 40 to 45 minutes, plus chilling time

Ingredients

3 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained

1 ½ cups mashed potatoes

1 cup minced onion

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 teaspoons chaat masala

2 teaspoons grated lime zest

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper

Instructions

Put the chickpeas and potatoes in a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until they…

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Mark Bittman
Heated

Has published 30 books, including How to Cook Everything and VB6: The Case for Part-Time Veganism. Newsletter at markbittman.com.