Rajma Burger ( Burgers and Smoothies Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What can I add to my burger mix? ›

Spice Things Up

Spices create tongue-tingling magic with even the simplest burger recipe! Turn your barbecue into a Mexican fiesta by adding chili, cumin and cayenne to your mix. (Be sure to serve it with homemade guac.) You might also like these delicious Cajun-inspired burgers.

The flour which you add will help to bind the burger together and dry it out. Some people will also add tapioca starch or cornflour which thicken when cooked, and again these will help bind the burger and give it some texture. When it comes to cooking fresh bean burgers, you want to avoid overcrowding your pan.

Panko breadcrumbs: breadcrumbs help the burgers bind together and create a nice firm texture. You can use gluten free panko if needed! Regular or Italian-style is great. Flax: ground flaxseed is our egg substitute to help the patties stick together so they don't fall apart when you cook them.

Selecting the best meat for burgers

A good basic mixture would be to use 50% chuck (the cheap and lean), 25% rib plate (the fatty parts) and 25% brisket (the fatty and beef flavor).

Eggs are the most common and effective binder, and egg replacers are an excellent alternative for vegan burgers. Other common binders include wheat germ, bread crumbs, oats, and ground flaxseeds. These are dry ingredients, though the recipe's other ingredients often add just enough moisture to make a sufficient binder.

They make a great topping for a salad, but also work beautifully on a traditional bun or wrap. Note: You can also freeze these black bean burgers to have on hand at all times. I cook mine before I freeze them, but you can also freeze them raw.

Not using a binder to hold the ingredients together.

A good veggie burger isn't just, well, veggies — it needs a binder, something to hold all the ingredients together and keep the burger intact. Without a binder, your burger might completely crumble and fall apart the second it hits the grill or when you bite into it.

Adequate bread crumbs or oatmeal are required to soak in the moisture from the potato, beans, veggies, and whatever else goes into your veggie burger. Skimp on the bread crumbs and you'll be met with mush (I know from experience!).

Common binding agents include flax eggs (a mixture of ground flaxseed and water), chia seeds, mashed potatoes, tapioca flour, or even your favorite nut butter. These ingredients help hold everything together and prevent your burger from crumbling.

What is the best binder for vegan burgers? ›

Use Silken Tofu, a Flax Egg, or Aquafaba as a Vegan Binder.

It is nice and thick, firms up similarly to how an egg cooks, and it's almost impossible for anything to fall apart when using it. It does need to be blended with water first; not a big deal, just a little less convenient.

If you want to use a binder in your meat, but don't want to use egg, other alternatives are flour such as wheat flour, cracker crumbs, or even oatmeal. Most commonly used is bread crumbs and bit of milk or water. You can also mix in some more beef fat finely ground.

Blue cheese, grilled pineapple, or avocado will add a lot of flavor to a classic hamburger. Many, if not all, of these ingredients can already be found in your kitchen and pantry.

Salt and pepper are the standards, but the list of other good mix-ins and sprinkle-ons is vast. Here are a few of our favorites. Granulated Garlic: While fresh garlic is preferable in most dishes, granulated garlic is a great ingredient to add to burgers.

Season Generously:Sprinkle both sides of the patties with salt and pepper before cooking. Use a coarse salt, like kosher salt, for better flavor distribution. Add Flavorful Spices:Experiment with various seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, or chili powder.