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Paneer Tikki Burgers

Ingredients

  • 300g paneer, finely grated/crumbled
  • ½ tbsp chickpea flour (optional)
  • 1 large floury potato, boiled and mashed
  • 1–2 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, grated/crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ¼–½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1–2 tbsp red onion, finely diced (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tbsp breadcrumbs (only if needed)
  • 2–3 tbsp neutral oil
  • To serve: 4 burger buns, garlic & chilli chutney, coriander chutney, pickled red onions, Little Gem lettuce, mayo (optional)

Method

  • Mix paneer, chickpea flour, mashed potato, spices, chilli, ginger, garlic, coriander, sweetcorn and onion until just combined. Don’t overwork it.
  • If too soft or sticky, add 1 tbsp breadcrumbs. Add more chickpea flour only if really needed.
  • Shape into 4 patties and chill for 20–30 mins.
  • Pan-fry in oil for 3–4 mins each side until deep golden and crisp.
  • Toast buns, spread garlic chilli chutney on the base and coriander chutney on top. Add mayo if using.
  • Stack with lettuce, hot paneer tikki and pickled onions. Eat immediately while crisp.